Kris Jenkins (American football, born 2001)

Kristopher Rudy Charles Jenkins (born October 10, 2001) is an American football defensive tackle for the Michigan Wolverines.

Kris Jenkins
Jenkins in 2023
Michigan Wolverines – No. 94
PositionDefensive tackle
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-10) October 10, 2001[1]
Olney, Maryland, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight305 lb (138 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolOur Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Maryland)

Career

Jenkins attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland. He committed to the University of Michigan to play college football.[2][3]

Jenkins played in one game as a true freshman at Michigan in 2020. 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 and had 54 tackles and two sacks.[4][5] He returned to Michigan for his senior season in 2023.[6]

Personal life

He is the son of former NFL defensive tackle, Kris Jenkins.[7][8] His uncle, Cullen Jenkins, also played in the NFL.

References
  1. "NFL Draft Profile: Kris Jenkins, EDGE Rusher, Michigan Wolverines". Sports Illustrated. April 19, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  2. Nick Baumgardner (July 3, 2019). "Michigan football: 3-star DE Kris Jenkins commits to U-M". Detroit Free Press.
  3. Austin Meek (May 24, 2020). "With football on hold, patience is key for future Wolverine Kris Jenkins". The Athletic.
  4. Ryan Zuke (March 21, 2023). "Michigan bulked-up DL Kris Jenkins 'feeling good' this spring". Mlive.com.
  5. Angelique S. Chengelis (March 20, 2023). "Hard working Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins". The Detroit News.
  6. Angelique S. Chengelis (January 16, 2023). "Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins says he's coming back next season". The Detroit News.
  7. Aaron McMann (July 3, 2019). "3-star DE Kris Jenkins, son of ex-NFL star, commits to Michigan". Mlive.com.
  8. Allen Trieu (September 4, 2019). "Kris Jenkins Jr. will bring complete package to Michigan". The Detroit News.
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