Kris Jenkins (American football, born 2001) explained

Kris Jenkins Jr.
Current Team:	Cincinnati Bengals
Number:	90
Position:	Defensive tackle
Birth Date:	October 10, 2001
Birth Place:	Olney, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	3
Weight Lb:	299
High School:	Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney)
College:	Michigan (2020–2023)
Draftyear:	2024
Draftround:	2
Draftpick:	49
Pastteams:	Cincinnati Bengals (–present)
Status:	Active
Highlights:	CFP national champion (2023) Second-team All-American (2023) Second-team All-Big Ten (2023)
Statseason:	2024
Statlabel1:	Tackles
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Pfr:	JenkKr01

Kristopher Rudy-Charles Jenkins Jr. (born October 10, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles, and a national championship in 2023. Jenkins was selected by the Bengals in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. He is the son of former NFL player Kris Jenkins.

Early life and high school

Jenkins was born on October 10, 2001, in Olney, Maryland, the son of former NFL player Kris Jenkins, as well as being the nephew of Cullen Jenkins.^{[1] [2]} He attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, as a senior recording 40 tackles, 19 tackles for a loss, 15 sacks, 5 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.

He committed to play college football at the University of Michigan on July 3, 2019.^{[3] [4]}

College career

Jenkins enrolled at the University of Michigan in 2020, playing in one game as a true freshman. In 2021, he played in all 14 games, with four starts, and had 22 tackles. As a junior in 2022, he started all 14 games totaling 54 tackles and two sacks.^{[5] [6]}

He returned to Michigan for his senior season in 2023, captaining Michigan to a national championship.^[7] Jenkins was awarded Second-team All-American honors by the FWAA and the AFCA.^{[8] [9]} Appearing in all 15 games, Jenkins finished with 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception on the year.^[10]

Professional career

Jenkins was selected 49th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.^[11]

External links

• Cincinnati Bengals bio
• Michigan Wolverines bio

Notes and References

1. News: McMann . Aaron . July 3, 2019 . 3-star DE Kris Jenkins, son of ex-NFL star, commits to Michigan . May 25, 2024 . Mlive.com.
2. News: Trieu . Allen . September 4, 2019 . Kris Jenkins Jr. will bring complete package to Michigan . May 25, 2024 . The Detroit News.
3. News: Baumgardner . Nick . July 3, 2019 . Michigan football: 3-star DE Kris Jenkins commits to U-M . May 25, 2024 . Detroit Free Press.
4. Web site: Meek . Austin . May 24, 2020 . With football on hold, patience is key for future Wolverine Kris Jenkins . May 25, 2024 . The Athletic.
5. News: Zuke . Ryan . March 21, 2023 . Michigan bulked-up DL Kris Jenkins 'feeling good' this spring . May 25, 2024 . Mlive.com.
6. News: Chengelis . Angelique S. . March 20, 2023 . Hard working Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins . May 25, 2024 . The Detroit News.
7. News: Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins says he's coming back next season . Angelique S. Chengelis . The Detroit News . January 16, 2023.
8. Web site: McCue . Trevor . December 11, 2023 . FWAA Names Three Michigan Wolverines to the All-America Team . May 25, 2024 . Maize & Blue Review: Rivals.
9. Web site: Broome . Anthony . February 29, 2024 . Kris Jenkins 'ready to show freaky nature' at NFL Combine . May 25, 2024 . On3 . en.
10. Web site: Kris Jenkins College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . March 22, 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
11. Web site: Graham . Andrew . April 27, 2024 . Michigan DL Kris Jenkins Jr. selected in TK round of 2024 NFL Draft . May 25, 2024 . On3 . en.