1. Kristopher Rudy-Charles Jenkins was born on August 3,1979 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets of the National Football League.
15 Facts About Kris Jenkins
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Kris Jenkins was selected by the Panthers in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft.
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Kris Jenkins played college football at the University of Maryland, where he started 27 of 41 games.
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Kris Jenkins made the second-team All-ACC during his senior season.
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Kris Jenkins was selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft by Carolina.
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Kris Jenkins finished the 2002 season with 60 tackles and 7 sacks, en route to an alternate appearance on the NFC's Pro Bowl team, where he replaced an injured Warren Sapp.
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In one game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kris Jenkins blocked two kicks: a field goal attempt by Martin Gramatica, and an extra point attempt that would have won the game.
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Kris Jenkins was rewarded with his first Pro Bowl start, and joined teammate Mike Rucker as half of the NFC's defensive front line.
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However, the 2004 NFL season saw Kris Jenkins suffer a shoulder injury in the second game against Kansas City, and he spent the latter half of the season on injured reserve.
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Kris Jenkins's injuries continued during the first game of the 2005 NFL season when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and was placed on injured reserve.
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For much of his first season with the Jets, Kris Jenkins was dominant and garnered heavy consideration for the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award.
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On Sunday October 18,2009, Kris Jenkins left the game against the Buffalo Bills with a left knee injury.
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Kris Jenkins announced his retirement from football on July 20,2011.
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Kris Jenkins's job included appearing on Jets programs such as pre-game and post-game shows and Jets Game Plan.
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Kris Jenkins is the older brother of former defensive end, Cullen Jenkins, and the father of Kris Jenkins Jr.