16 Facts About Jordan Jenkins

Jordan Montae Jenkins was born on July 1,1994 and is an American former professional football defensive end.

Jordan Jenkins played college football at Georgia, and was selected by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Jordan Jenkins committed to the University of Georgia to play college football.

Jordan Jenkins again started all 13 games his junior year in 2014, recording 70 tackles and five sacks.

Jordan Jenkins attended the combine and completed the majority of drills until he suffered a hamstring injury that made him unable to perform the short shuttle and three-cone drill.

Jordan Jenkins completed the short shuttle and three-cone drill, while running positional drills and lowering his time in the 40-yard dash.

Jordan Jenkins was projected to be a third round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts.

Jordan Jenkins was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round in the 2016 NFL draft.

Jordan Jenkins was the second linebacker drafted by the Jets in 2016 behind Darron Lee and was the ninth linebacker selected in the entire draft.

Jordan Jenkins competed with Trevor Reilly, Lorenzo Mauldin, and Deion Barnes throughout training camp for the one of the jobs as starting outside linebacker.

Jordan Jenkins finished the 2016 season with 41 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and two passes defensed in 11 starts and 14 games.

Jordan Jenkins returned as the de facto outside linebacker under Bowles to start the 2017 season.

Jordan Jenkins was named the American Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 9.

On December 16,2020, Jordan Jenkins was placed on injured reserve.

On March 29,2021, Jordan Jenkins signed a two-year, $6 million contract, which could be pushed up to $8 million, with the Houston Texans.

Jordan Jenkins suffered a torn PCL in Week 11 and was placed on injured reserve on November 27,2021.