21 Facts About Rayshawn Jenkins

Rayshawn Sharodd Jenkins was born on January 25,1994 and is an American professional football safety.

Rayshawn Jenkins was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

On December 5,2016, it was announced that Jenkins had accepted his invitation to the 2017 Senior Bowl.

Rayshawn Jenkins was one of 60 defensive backs that attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Rayshawn Jenkins finished ninth in the broad jump and 22nd among all defensive backs in the 40-yard dash.

On March 29,2017, Rayshawn Jenkins attended Miami's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and positional drills.

Rayshawn Jenkins finished his rookie season with 13 combined tackles and a pass deflection in 15 games and zero starts.

Rayshawn Jenkins competed for the role against Jahleel Addae, Desmond King, and Jaylen Watkins.

Rayshawn Jenkins was inactive during the Chargers' Week 9 victory at the Seattle Seahawks.

Rayshawn Jenkins finished the 2018 NFL season with a total of 23 combined tackles and was credited with half a sack in 15 games and one start.

Rayshawn Jenkins finished the season with 23 combined tackles and was credited with half a sack in 15 games and one start.

Head coach Anthony Lynn named Rayshawn Jenkins the starting free safety to begin the season, alongside Adrian Phillips, after Derwin James and Nassir Adderley sustained injuries.

Rayshawn Jenkins finished the season leading the team in defensive snaps, recording 54 tackles, four passes defensed, and a team-leading three interceptions through 16 starts.

Rayshawn Jenkins entered the 2021 season as the Jaguars starting free safety.

Rayshawn Jenkins suffered a broken ankle in Week 15 and was placed on injured reserve on December 21,2021, ending his season.

Rayshawn Jenkins finished the season with 73 tackles and three passes defensed through 14 starts.

Rayshawn Jenkins made two key plays that helped propel the Jaguars to a division title in the 2022 NFL season.

In Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys, Rayshawn Jenkins recorded a team-high 18 combined tackles and had two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown in overtime to win the game for the Jaguars.

On March 5,2024, Rayshawn Jenkins was released by the Jaguars.

In Week 5 against the New York Giants, Rayshawn Jenkins recorded a 102-yard fumble return for a touchdown.

On March 4,2025, Rayshawn Jenkins was released by the Seahawks.