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{{short description|American football linebacker}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
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| caption = Jenkins in 2014
| caption = Jenkins with the Dolphins in 2014
| current_team = Free agent
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| number =
| number = 53, 44
| position = [[Linebacker]]
| position = [[Linebacker]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|3|13|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|3|13|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Rockville, Maryland]]
| birth_place = [[Rockville, Maryland]], U.S.
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| high_school = [[Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (Montgomery County, Maryland)|Our Lady of Good Counsel]]<br/>([[Olney, Maryland]])
| high_school = [[Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (Montgomery County, Maryland)|Our Lady of Good Counsel]]<br/>([[Olney, Maryland]])
| college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]]
| college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] (2009-2012)
| draftyear = 2013
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
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'''Jelani M. Jenkins''' (born March 13, 1992) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fourth round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Florida Gators football|University of Florida]].
'''Jelani M. Jenkins''' (born March 13, 1992) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]]. He was selected by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fourth round of the [[2013 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Florida Gators football|University of Florida]].


==High school career==
==Early life==
Jenkins attended [[Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (Montgomery County, Maryland)|Our Lady of Good Counsel High School]] in [[Olney, Maryland]], where he was a two-sport athlete in football and track. As a junior, he played [[fullback (American football)|fullback]] and [[linebacker]]. He rushed for 1129 yards and 42 [[touchdowns]] at running back and had 60 tackles, four [[quarterback sack]]s, an [[interception]], a forced fumble, and recovered two fumbles at linebacker.<ref name=bio1>[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=211 Bio info]</ref> As a senior, Jenkins rushed for 22 touchdowns and made 70 tackles.<ref name=bio2>[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=211 Senior Year Stats]</ref> He was the first player in the 71-year history of the District's Pigskin Club to earn both Defensive Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors.<ref name=bio3>[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=211 Awards and Honors]</ref> He was recognized as a ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]'' magazine high school [[All-American]] in 2008, and was chosen to play in the 2009 [[Under Armour All-America Game]]. <!-- * 2× Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year (2007, 2008), Maryland All-State (2008), Freshman All-American (2010) -->
Jenkins attended [[Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (Montgomery County, Maryland)|Our Lady of Good Counsel High School]] in [[Olney, Maryland]], where he was a two-sport athlete in football and track. As a junior, he played [[fullback (American football)|fullback]] and [[linebacker]]. He rushed for 1129 yards and 42 [[touchdowns]] at running back and had 60 tackles, four [[quarterback sack]]s, an [[interception]], a forced fumble, and recovered two fumbles at linebacker.<ref name=bio1>[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=211 Bio info]</ref> As a senior, Jenkins rushed for 22 touchdowns and made 70 tackles.<ref name=bio2>[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=211 Senior Year Stats]</ref> He was the first player in the 71-year history of the District's Pigskin Club to earn both Defensive Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors.<ref name=bio3>[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=211 Awards and Honors]</ref> He was recognized as a ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]'' magazine high school [[All-American]] in 2008, and was chosen to play in the 2009 [[Under Armour All-America Game]]. <!-- * 2× Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year (2007, 2008), Maryland All-State (2008), Freshman All-American (2010) -->


Also a standout in [[track & field]], Jenkins competed as a [[sprint (running)|sprinter]] during his junior and senior seasons. He placed 6th in the [[100-meter dash]] at the 2009 Crimson Tide Invitational, recording a personal-best time of 11.14 seconds.<ref>http://dc.milesplit.com/meets/48588/results/87381</ref> He also competed in the [[shot put]] (top-throw of 46ft or 14.07m),<ref>http://md.milesplit.com/meets/47505/results/83815</ref> and recorded a 4.4-second [[40-yard dash]].
Also a standout in [[track & field]], Jenkins competed as a [[sprint (running)|sprinter]] during his junior and senior seasons. He placed 6th in the [[100-meter dash]] at the 2009 Crimson Tide Invitational, recording a personal-best time of 11.14 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dc.milesplit.com/meets/48588/results/87381|title = Crimson Tide Classic Invitational 2009 - Complete Results (Raw)}}</ref> He also competed in the [[shot put]] (top-throw of 46&nbsp;ft or 14.07m),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://md.milesplit.com/meets/47505/results/83815|title = Last Track to Philly 2009 - Complete Results}}</ref> and recorded a 4.4-second [[40-yard dash]].


Jenkins was one of the top high school football players in the class of 2009. Scout.com ranked him as the No. 7 overall player and the No. 1 linebacker,<ref>[http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=88&yr=2009 Scout.com Class of 2009 Football Rankings]</ref> while [[Rivals.com]] ranked him the No. 10 overall recruit and No. 2 at linebacker.<ref>[https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1936 Rivals.com Class of 2009 Football Rankings]</ref> Jenkins announced his decision to attend Florida on [[National Signing Day]], February 4, 2009.
Jenkins was one of the top high school football players in the class of 2009. Scout.com ranked him as the No. 7 overall player and the No. 1 linebacker,<ref>[http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=88&yr=2009 Scout.com Class of 2009 Football Rankings]</ref> while [[Rivals.com]] ranked him the No. 10 overall recruit and No. 2 at linebacker.<ref>[https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1936 Rivals.com Class of 2009 Football Rankings]</ref> Jenkins announced his decision to attend Florida on [[National Signing Day]], February 4, 2009.
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
The [[Miami Dolphins]] selected Jenkins in the fourth round, 104th pick overall, of the [[2013 NFL Draft]], Jenkins took the starting job due to the injury issues surrounding the teams linebacker corps. Jenkins wound up leading the team in tackles with 110 on the season.
The [[Miami Dolphins]] selected Jenkins in the fourth round, 104th pick overall, of the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Jenkins took the starting job due to the injury issues surrounding the teams linebacker corps. In his second year, Jenkins wound up leading the team in tackles with 110 on the season.


===Oakland Raiders===
===Oakland Raiders===
On March 20, 2017, Jenkins signed with the [[Oakland Raiders]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign LB Jelani Jenkins|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Jelani-Jenkins/45038c1f-ab9a-4248-953f-ed1a7c1e4899?sf64441937=1|website=Raiders.com|date=March 20, 2017}}</ref> On September 2, 2017, Jenkins was placed on injured reserve, but was released two days later with a settlement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Announce Transactions|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions/f671cc9c-caa3-429f-992e-5629667b4dec|website=Raiders.com|date=September 2, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209084351/http://www.raiders.com:80/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions/f671cc9c-caa3-429f-992e-5629667b4dec|archivedate=December 9, 2017|deadurl=yes}}</ref>
On March 20, 2017, Jenkins signed with the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign LB Jelani Jenkins|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Jelani-Jenkins/45038c1f-ab9a-4248-953f-ed1a7c1e4899?sf64441937=1|website=Raiders.com|date=March 20, 2017}}</ref> On September 2, 2017, Jenkins was placed on injured reserve, but was released two days later with a settlement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Announce Transactions|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions/f671cc9c-caa3-429f-992e-5629667b4dec|website=Raiders.com|date=September 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209084351/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions/f671cc9c-caa3-429f-992e-5629667b4dec|archive-date=December 9, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=September 8, 2017}}</ref>


===Buffalo Bills===
===Buffalo Bills===
On September 12, 2017, Jenkins signed with the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bills sign LB Jelani Jenkins; add WR to practice squad|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180426144712/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-LB-Jelani-Jenkins-add-WR-to-practice-squad/4aae694f-721b-4dd2-96ca-0ea961a14b5b|author=Brown, Chris|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 12, 2017}}</ref> He was released on September 19, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bills release S Trae Elston, LB Jelani Jenkins|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024123409/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-release-S-Trae-Elston-LB-Jelani-Jenkins/c594308a-0194-46d1-a823-8678e632d4b4|author=Brown, Chris|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 19, 2017}}</ref>
On September 12, 2017, Jenkins signed with the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bills sign LB Jelani Jenkins; add WR to practice squad|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-LB-Jelani-Jenkins-add-WR-to-practice-squad/4aae694f-721b-4dd2-96ca-0ea961a14b5b|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180426144712/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-LB-Jelani-Jenkins-add-WR-to-practice-squad/4aae694f-721b-4dd2-96ca-0ea961a14b5b|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 26, 2018|author=Brown, Chris|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 12, 2017}}</ref> He was released on September 19, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bills release S Trae Elston, LB Jelani Jenkins|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-release-S-Trae-Elston-LB-Jelani-Jenkins/c594308a-0194-46d1-a823-8678e632d4b4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024123409/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-release-S-Trae-Elston-LB-Jelani-Jenkins/c594308a-0194-46d1-a823-8678e632d4b4|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 24, 2017|author=Brown, Chris|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 19, 2017}}</ref>


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
On October 25, 2017, Jenkins signed with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign Jelani Jenkins|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211235203/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-sign-Jelani-Jenkins/02e58326-4da0-4bb0-b855-86c655259932|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
On October 25, 2017, Jenkins signed with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign Jelani Jenkins|url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-sign-Jelani-Jenkins/02e58326-4da0-4bb0-b855-86c655259932|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211235203/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-sign-Jelani-Jenkins/02e58326-4da0-4bb0-b855-86c655259932|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 11, 2018|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| '''16''' || 0 || 17 || 15 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 15 || '''14''' || '''110''' || '''83''' || '''27''' || '''3.5''' || '''9''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 13 || 13 || 71 || 50 || 21 || 0.0 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''3''' || 1 || '''1''' || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 9 || 7 || 29 || 15 || 14 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| 7 || 1 || 11 || 9 || 2 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 60 !! 35 !! 238 !! 172 !! 66 !! 3.5 !! 18 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 5 !! 3 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| '''1''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''2''' || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 1 !! 1 !! 2 !! 2 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
His parents are Maurice Jenkins and Stephanie Hall. His father is an architect in the [[Washington Metropolitan Area]] and his mother played basketball at [[Howard University|Howard]] and is a [[Black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] in [[karate]]. The name Jelani is [[Swahili language|Swahili]] for "mighty". His parents devised a three-page matrix of Jenkin's college choices, breaking down schools by categories such as [[Academic Ranking of World Universities|world academic ranking]], graduation rates, [[Diversity (politics)|diversity]], and number of [[NFL Draft]] picks in the past five years. He was also an accomplished track athlete in high school, running the [[100 metres]] in 11.14 seconds, and [[Discus throw|throwing the discus]] {{convert|137|ft|2|in|m|2}}.<ref name=bio4>[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=211 Personal Info]</ref>
His parents are Maurice Jenkins and Stephanie Hall. His father is an architect in the [[Washington Metropolitan Area]] and his mother played basketball at [[Howard University|Howard]] and is a [[Black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] in [[karate]]. His mother also worked as a supervisor at a correctional facility in Montgomery County. The name Jelani is [[Swahili language|Swahili]] for "mighty". His parents devised a three-page matrix of Jenkin's college choices, breaking down schools by categories such as [[Academic Ranking of World Universities|world academic ranking]], graduation rates, [[Diversity (politics)|diversity]], and number of [[NFL Draft]] picks in the past five years. He was also an accomplished track athlete in high school, running the [[100 metres]] in 11.14 seconds, and [[Discus throw|throwing the discus]] {{convert|137|ft|2|in|m|2}}.<ref name=bio4>[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=211 Personal Info]</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

{{Portal|American football|College football}}
{{Portal|American football|College football}}
* [[List of Florida Gators football players in the NFL]]
* [[List of Florida Gators in the NFL draft]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Jelani-Jenkins/01e9ca7b-8556-4363-9a5e-f03a740b48f3 Miami Dolphins bio]
* [http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Jelani-Jenkins/01e9ca7b-8556-4363-9a5e-f03a740b48f3 Miami Dolphins bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105230319/http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Jelani-Jenkins/01e9ca7b-8556-4363-9a5e-f03a740b48f3 |date=November 5, 2013 }}
* [http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2012&player_id=211 Florida Gators bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130502021301/http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2012&player_id=211 Florida Gators bio]


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Latest revision as of 16:52, 4 August 2024

Jelani Jenkins
refer to caption
Jenkins with the Dolphins in 2014
No. 53, 44
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-13) March 13, 1992 (age 32)
Rockville, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Our Lady of Good Counsel
(Olney, Maryland)
College:Florida (2009-2012)
NFL draft:2013 / round: 4 / pick: 104
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:238
Sacks:3.5
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jelani M. Jenkins (born March 13, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football for the University of Florida.

Early life

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Jenkins attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland, where he was a two-sport athlete in football and track. As a junior, he played fullback and linebacker. He rushed for 1129 yards and 42 touchdowns at running back and had 60 tackles, four quarterback sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, and recovered two fumbles at linebacker.[1] As a senior, Jenkins rushed for 22 touchdowns and made 70 tackles.[2] He was the first player in the 71-year history of the District's Pigskin Club to earn both Defensive Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors.[3] He was recognized as a Parade magazine high school All-American in 2008, and was chosen to play in the 2009 Under Armour All-America Game.

Also a standout in track & field, Jenkins competed as a sprinter during his junior and senior seasons. He placed 6th in the 100-meter dash at the 2009 Crimson Tide Invitational, recording a personal-best time of 11.14 seconds.[4] He also competed in the shot put (top-throw of 46 ft or 14.07m),[5] and recorded a 4.4-second 40-yard dash.

Jenkins was one of the top high school football players in the class of 2009. Scout.com ranked him as the No. 7 overall player and the No. 1 linebacker,[6] while Rivals.com ranked him the No. 10 overall recruit and No. 2 at linebacker.[7] Jenkins announced his decision to attend Florida on National Signing Day, February 4, 2009.

College career

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Jenkins accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer and coach Will Muschamp's Florida Gators football teams from 2009 to 2012. He redshirted his first year as a Gator in 2009, appearing in only two games with two registered tackles.

During his second college season in 2010, Jenkins began the season as the team's starting middle linebacker, a role which he held throughout most of the year.[8] Despite the Gators' struggles, Jenkins developed into one of the squad's defensive leaders. He finished the season second on the team in tackles with 73, and also recorded one interception and one fumble recovery. At the conclusion of the season, Jenkins was voted to the 2010 Freshman All-American team by the Southeastern Conference coaches.

In 2011, Jenkins started 12 games at weakside linebacker, missing only the Vanderbilt game due to injury. He finished the season third on the team in tackles (75) and second in breakups (6), adding 6.0 tackles for a loss (37 yards), 2.0 sacks (20 yards), three quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and a 75-yard interception return for a touchdown.

On November 10, 2012, against UL-Lafayette, with the score tied at 20, Jenkins returned a blocked punt 36 yards for a touchdown, giving Florida a 27-20 lead with :02 left in the fourth quarter. Florida would go on to win the game.

Professional career

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Miami Dolphins

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The Miami Dolphins selected Jenkins in the fourth round, 104th pick overall, of the 2013 NFL draft.[9] Jenkins took the starting job due to the injury issues surrounding the teams linebacker corps. In his second year, Jenkins wound up leading the team in tackles with 110 on the season.

Oakland Raiders

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On March 20, 2017, Jenkins signed with the Oakland Raiders.[10] On September 2, 2017, Jenkins was placed on injured reserve, but was released two days later with a settlement.[11]

Buffalo Bills

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On September 12, 2017, Jenkins signed with the Buffalo Bills.[12] He was released on September 19, 2017.[13]

Houston Texans

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On October 25, 2017, Jenkins signed with the Houston Texans.[14]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2013 MIA 16 0 17 15 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 MIA 15 14 110 83 27 3.5 9 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0
2015 MIA 13 13 71 50 21 0.0 6 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0
2016 MIA 9 7 29 15 14 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2017 HOU 7 1 11 9 2 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
60 35 238 172 66 3.5 18 0 0 0 0 5 3 1 0 0

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2016 MIA 1 1 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life

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His parents are Maurice Jenkins and Stephanie Hall. His father is an architect in the Washington Metropolitan Area and his mother played basketball at Howard and is a black belt in karate. His mother also worked as a supervisor at a correctional facility in Montgomery County. The name Jelani is Swahili for "mighty". His parents devised a three-page matrix of Jenkin's college choices, breaking down schools by categories such as world academic ranking, graduation rates, diversity, and number of NFL Draft picks in the past five years. He was also an accomplished track athlete in high school, running the 100 metres in 11.14 seconds, and throwing the discus 137 feet 2 inches (41.81 m).[15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bio info
  2. ^ Senior Year Stats
  3. ^ Awards and Honors
  4. ^ "Crimson Tide Classic Invitational 2009 - Complete Results (Raw)".
  5. ^ "Last Track to Philly 2009 - Complete Results".
  6. ^ Scout.com Class of 2009 Football Rankings
  7. ^ Rivals.com Class of 2009 Football Rankings
  8. ^ Florida Rivals Unofficial Depth Chart
  9. ^ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  10. ^ "Raiders Sign LB Jelani Jenkins". Raiders.com. March 20, 2017.
  11. ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  12. ^ Brown, Chris (September 12, 2017). "Bills sign LB Jelani Jenkins; add WR to practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2018.
  13. ^ Brown, Chris (September 19, 2017). "Bills release S Trae Elston, LB Jelani Jenkins". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2017.
  14. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign Jelani Jenkins". HoustonTexans.com. October 25, 2017. Archived from the original on February 11, 2018.
  15. ^ Personal Info
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