Malcolm Jenkins
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| Ohio State Buckeyes — No. 2 | |
| Cornerback | Senior |
| Major: Communication | |
| Date of Birth: December 20, 1987 | |
| Place of Birth: Piscataway Township, New Jersey | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 208 lb (94 kg) |
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| High school: Piscataway Township High School, Piscataway Township, New Jersey |
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| Stats at Rivals.com | |
Malcolm Jenkins (born December 20, 1987 in Piscataway Township, New Jersey) is a American football cornerback for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is widely considered one of the best cornerbacks available for the 2009 NFL Draft.[1]
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[edit] Early years
Jenkins played high school football at Piscataway Township High School in Piscataway Township, New Jersey, where he helped lead his team to three consecutive state championships. He played both wide receiver and defensive back. He was coached by three time state championship winning coach Dan Higgins. He also excelled at track, winning the state title in the 400-meter dash as a junior.[2]
[edit] College career
During his freshman season at Ohio State he sepnt most of his time at nickelback. He finished the season with 37 tackles in 10 games. In 2006 he started all 13 games at corner and was a consensus first-team All-Big Ten. He finished '06 with 55 tackles and 4 interceptions.
[edit] Personal
Jenkins is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated
