Jordan Jenkins

Jordan Jenkins
Georgia Bulldogs No. 59
Position Linebacker
Class Senior
Career history
College
High school Hamilton (GA) Harris Co.
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-07-01) July 1, 1994
Place of birth Houston, Texas
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 260 lb (118 kg)

Jordan Montae Jenkins (born July 1, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Early years

Jenkins attended Harris County High School in Hamilton, Georgia. He was a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and was rated among the top defensive end recruits in his class.[1] He committed to the University of Georgia to play college football.[2][3]

College career

As a true freshman at Georgia in 2012, Jenkins played in 14 games and made six starts at outside linebacker. He recorded 31 tackles and five sacks.[4] As a 13-game starter his sophomore year in 2013, Jenkins had 45 tackles and five sacks.[5] Jenkins again started all 13 games his junior year in 2014, recording 70 tackles and five sacks.[6] After he considered entering the 2015 NFL Draft, Jenkins announced that he would return for his senior year.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Rivals.com
  2. ↑ Big recruiting win for Georgia: Jordan Jenkins commits
  3. ↑ Recruit 411: Jordan Jenkins
  4. ↑ UGA's Jenkins has big shoes to fill at outside linebacker
  5. ↑ Athletic linebacker Jenkins entering prime of his career
  6. ↑ Jordan Jenkins returns to lead relentless pass rush of Georgia Bulldogs
  7. ↑ Jordan Jenkins explores NFL options, chooses to return to UGA

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