Jaray Jenkins Explained

Jaray Jenkins
Current Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:21
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:January 4, 2000
Birth Place:Jena, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:206
High School:Jena (LA)
College:LSU (2019–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving average
Statlabel4:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:JenkJa01

Jaray Jenkins (born January 4, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.

Early life

Jenkins grew up in Jena, Louisiana and attended Jena High School. In his high school career, he pulled in 111 passes, going for 1,960 yards, and 27 touchdowns. On the ground he added 448 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns.[1] However, in his senior season he would fracture his tibia and miss his senior season.[2] [3] On March 13, 2017, Jenkins committed to play college football at Louisiana State University.[4] [5]

College career

In four years with the Tigers, Jenkins collected 89 catches for 1,370 yards, and 14 touchdowns.[6] 2021 was his best season where, posting 34 receptions for 502 yards, and six touchdowns.[7] On November 27, 2021, Jenkins had a career night in which he brought in 8 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns including the game winning score with 20 seconds left, to help the Tigers upset #15 Texas A&M in Ed Orgeron's final home game.[8]

On December 12, 2022, Jenkins declared for the 2023 NFL draft.[9]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Jenkins signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent.[10] [11] He was waived/injured on August 29, 2023 and placed on injured reserve.[12] He was released on September 4.[13]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On June 3, 2024, Jenkins signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: #10 JARAY JENKINS . LSU Sports . July 8, 2019 . 2 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Gafford . LeMar . Prep Notebook: Jena's Jenkins injured, Northwood shines in loss . Prep Notebook . 5 September 2017 . 2 May 2023.
  3. Web site: LSU Commit Jaray Jenkins suffers fractured tibia . LSU Football Report . 4 September 2017 . 2 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Jenkins commits to LSU . Yahoo . March 14, 2017 . 2 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Dellenger . Ross . Jena receiver Jaray Jenkins commits to LSU; 2018 class up to 11 members . The Advocate . March 13, 2017 . 2 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Jaray Jenkins College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . 2024-07-27.
  7. Web site: 2021 LSU Fighting Tigers Stats . Sports Reference . 2 May 2023.
  8. Web site: Jenkins catches game winning TD as LSU upsets No. 15 Texas A&M, 27-24 . WAFB . 28 November 2021 . 2 May 2023.
  9. Jaray Jenkins Officially Declares for the 2023 NFL Draft . Sports Illustrated . December 12, 2022 . 2 May 2023.
  10. Web site: Jaguars' Jaray Jenkins: Lands in Jacksonville . 2 May 2023 . CBS Sports. May 2023 .
  11. Web site: Jaray Jenkins signs undrafted free agent deal with Jacksonville Jaguars . 2 May 2023 . 247Sports.
  12. Web site: Oehser . John . August 29, 2023 . Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players . October 24, 2023 . Jaguars.com.
  13. Web site: Jaguars waive rookie WR Jaray Jenkins from IR with settlement. Jaguars Wire. Adam. Stites. September 4, 2023. June 5, 2024.
  14. Web site: Steelers sign Jenkins. steelers.com. Teresa. Varley. June 3, 2024. June 5, 2024.

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