A three-year starter for the Bulldogs, he was dinged up with a couple of different injuries as a senior but still logged 59 tackles, 10.5 for a loss, and four sacks. He\u2019s versatile and has played both outside linebacker positions as well as with his hand in the dirt.<\/p>\n
He was a team captain; something Belichick loves in his players and brings his lunch pail to work every day. He has a very high football I.Q. and isn\u2019t lost when asked\u00a0to drop into coverage. He has outstanding awareness on the field and plays with a physical, hard edge.<\/p>\n
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Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n – Good size for the position<\/p>\n – Excellent football I.Q.<\/p>\n –\u00a0Will shed blocks with his hands and get to the ball carrier<\/p>\n – Can set the edge in the running game<\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n – Still emerging as a pass rusher<\/p>\n – He is a bit stiff changing direction, coverage will be something to work on<\/p>\n – Multiple injuries last year a concern<\/p>\n What his Role Will Be:<\/strong> Will his Role Change from Year 1-2? How Many Downs Can He Play? What Current Player on the Roster Will He Replace? What is his ST Value? Conclusion: He\u2019s bigger than many of the edge players in the draft and has very good initial quickness, good athleticism, and a tough, hard-nosed attitude. He has good awareness and play recognition and will react quickly and fly to the ball. He has a non-stop motor and always gives 100 percent.<\/p>\n Coupled with his leadership skills and football savvy he\u2019s a good fit for the Patriots defense. He supposedly met with and worked out for the Patriots recently.<\/p>\n He projects in the Patriots system to be a Potential<\/strong> Starter<\/strong> on Day 1. He should fit in well into the NE defense. Jenkins is currently slotted on most draft boards to be drafted in the 3rd<\/sup> or the 4th<\/sup> round. If he is available then, he could be of interest to the Patriots.<\/p>\n Jenkins highlight film can be found here, courtesy of Granger Danger:<\/p>\n
\nHis role will be competing for one of the outside linebacker roles. His best fit would be as a SAM or strong-side linebacker lined up over the tight end. He will set the edge in the running game.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Yes, with an added year under his belt and learning some better pass rush moves, he could push for more reps and possibly as a starter in the base defense.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>His roster slot would be in competition with guys like Martin, Johnson and Snyder.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Good, he would find himself on some of the coverage units.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Jenkins has some explosion or as he\u00a0says about himself \u201cI got some hops in me.\u201d He had a vertical of 38 inches, so he wasn\u2019t wrong.\u00a0 Playing mostly in a 3-4 defense that the Bulldogs utilized, Jenkins could just as easily line up as a 4-3 outside linebacker or as a sub-rusher defensive end with the Patriots. Utilizing mainly a bull rush due to his long arms and strong hands, he could use a little bit more bend in the ankle and knees when trying to turn the corner. With some additional coaching, his pass rush skills should improve.<\/p>\n