Kris Jenkins, the Michigan DL, sits at No. 50 on the consensus board across 25 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 5% elite, 24% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Possesses rare pedigree with a college football national title under his belt and a father who was a four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Jenkins has a smaller frame for his position, but he plays with good strength in one-on-one power swaps.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He can neutralize single blocks but has trouble fighting back to muddy his gap against double-teams.”
Athleticism
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Though he didn't pile up stats on a loaded Michigan front, Jenkins is an intriguing option as a "HWS" (height-weight-speed) prospect with big-time potential.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Jenkins, who is indeed the son of two-time first-team All-Pro DT Kris Jenkins, is a physical freak with disruptive potential.”
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Possesses rare pedigree with a college football national title under his belt and a father who was a four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle. Jenkins has a smaller frame for his position, but he plays with good strength in one-on-one power swaps. He can neutralize single blocks but has trouble fighting back to muddy his gap against double-teams. His motor stays engaged. He’s frequently running down ball-carriers and chas…”
“…Jenkins, who is indeed the son of two-time first-team All-Pro DT Kris Jenkins , is a physical freak with disruptive potential. Though he didn't pile up stats on a loaded Michigan front, Jenkins is an intriguing option as a "HWS" (height-weight-speed) prospect with big-time potential.…”
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