Kris Jenkins

Kristopher Rudy-Charles Jenkins (born August 3, 1979 in Ypsilanti, Michigan) is an American football nose tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland. A three-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection, Jenkins played seven seasons for the Panthers before being traded to the Jets in 2008. He is ... more

Kristopher Rudy-Charles Jenkins (born August 3, 1979 in Ypsilanti, Michigan) is an American football nose tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland. A three-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection, Jenkins played seven seasons for the Panthers before being traded to the Jets in 2008. He is the older brother of Green Bay Packers defensive end Cullen Jenkins. Jenkins played college football at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he started 27 of 41 games. He made the second team All-ACC during his senior season. He finished with 9.5 sacks and 154 tackles. Jenkins was selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft by Carolina. (* represents NFL Combine) 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... less