Rayshawn Jenkins

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Rayshawn Jenkins
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Jenkins with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019
No. 2 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1994-01-25) January 25, 1994 (age 30)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Admiral Farragut Academy
(St. Petersburg, Florida)
College:Miami (FL)
NFL draft:2017 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Interceptions:
10
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Rayshawn Jenkins (born January 25, 1994) is an

2017 NFL Draft
.

Professional career

Pre-draft

On December 5, 2016, it was announced that Jenkins had accepted his invitation to the

broad jump and 22nd among all defensive backs in the 40-yard dash.[5] On March 29, 2017, Jenkins attended Miami's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and positional drills. During the draft process, Jenkins attended private meetings and workouts with the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[6] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, he was projected to be a third to fifth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. Jenkins was ranked the fifth-best free safety by NFLDraftScout.com.[7]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m) 		214 lb
(97 kg) 		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.51 s 1.59 s 2.61 s 4.20 s 7.06 s 37 in
(0.94 m)		 10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		 19 reps
All values from
Pro Day[8]

Los Angeles Chargers

2017

The

2017 NFL Draft.[9] On May 17, 2017, the Chargers signed Jenkins to a four-year, $3.06 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $662,209.[10]

Throughout training camp, he competed against Dwight Lowery, Tre Boston, Darrell Stuckey, Dexter McCoil, and Adrian Phillips for snaps at safety.[11] Head coach Anthony Lynn named Jenkins the third strong safety on the depth chart, behind Jahleel Addae and Adrian Phillips.[12]

He made his professional regular season debut in the Chargers' 24–21 loss at the Denver Broncos. On September 24, 2017, he recorded his first career tackle on Akeem Hunt after a kick return in the second quarter of a 24–10 loss to the Chiefs. On October 15, 2017, Jenkins recorded a season-high two solo tackles in a 21–0 victory over the Broncos. He finished his rookie season with 13 combined tackles (ten solo) and a pass deflection in 15 games and zero starts.[13]

2019

Jenkins entered the 2019 season as a starting safety following injuries to Derwin James and rookie Nasir Adderley. In Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, Jenkins recorded his first career interception off Matthew Stafford in the 13–10 loss.[14] He finished the season leading the team in defensive snaps, recording 54 tackles, four passes defensed, and a team-leading three interceptions through 16 starts.[15]

2020

In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the Carolina Panthers, Jenkins recorded his first career full sack on Teddy Bridgewater during the 21–16 loss.[16]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 17, 2021, Jenkins signed a four-year, $35 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[17] He entered the 2021 season as the Jaguars starting free safety. He suffered a broken ankle in Week 15 and was placed on injured reserve on December 21, 2021, ending his season.[18] He finished the season with 73 tackles and three passes defensed through 14 starts.[19]

In Week 2 against the

Josh Allen
, who returned it for a touchdown to give the Jaguars a 20–16 lead. The Jaguars held on to win, thus allowing them to clinch the AFC South and a trip to the playoffs.

On March 5, 2024, Jenkins was released by the Jaguars.[20]

Seattle Seahawks

On March 13, 2024, Jenkins signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[21]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular Season

Year Team Games Tackling Fumbles Interceptions
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD
2017 LAC 15 0 13 10 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2018 LAC 15 1 23 13 10 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2019 LAC 16 16 54 34 20 0.0 0 0 0 3 10 3.3 8 0 4
2020 LAC 15 15 84 58 26 1.0 0 0 0 2 23 11.5 23 0 4
2021 JAX 14 14 73 56 17 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3
2022 JAX 17 17 116 73 43 1.0 3 0 0 3 64 21.3 52 1 12
2023 JAX 17 17 101 66 35 1.0 0 0 0 2 42 21.0 24 0 9
Career 109 80 464 310 154 3.5 3 0 0 10 139 13.9 52 1 33

Postseason

Year Team Games Tackling Fumbles Interceptions
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD
2018 LAC 2 2 13 8 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2022 JAX 2 2 14 8 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
Career 4 4 27 16 11 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1

References

  1. ^ Degnan, Susan Miller (March 6, 2017). "UM safety Rayshawn Jenkins impresses on final day of NFL Scouting Combine". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Cabrera, Christy (December 5, 2016). "UM's Elder, Isidora, and Jenkins earn Senior Bowl invites'". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Hector, Jarod (January 26, 2017). "Grambling State WR & Miami DB Brawl at Senior Bowl (Video)". blacksportsonline.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  4. ^ Kelly, Omar (January 27, 2017). "Senior Bowl provides draft prospects plenty of lessons, opportunity to impress". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  5. ^ Benne, Jon (March 6, 2017). "NFL Combine results 2017: Full numbers for defensive backs". SBNation.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  6. ^ Phillipse, Sander (April 3, 2017). "Buccaneers host four for draft visits, including Adoree Jackson". Bucs Nation. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  7. ^ "Rayshawn Jenkins, DS #5 FS, Miami". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  8. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Rayshawn Jenkins". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  9. ^ Henne, Ricky (April 29, 2017). "Chargers Draft Punishing S Rayshawn Jenkins". Chargers.com. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  10. ^ "Spotrac.com: Rayshawn Jenkins". spotrac.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  11. ^ Gayle, Austin (June 27, 2017). "Chargers DB coach on rookie safety Rayshawn Jenkins: 'That pick was a gem'". Chargers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  12. ^ Wade, Richard (September 5, 2017). "Los Angeles Chargers Release Unofficial Depth Chart". Bolts from the Blue. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  13. ^ "Rayshawn Jenkins 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  14. ^ "Stafford overcomes mistakes to help Lions top Chargers 13–10". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 15, 2019. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  15. ^ "Rayshawn Jenkins 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Chargers – September 27th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  17. ^ Oehser, John (March 17, 2021). "Official: Jenkins agrees to terms". Jaguars.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  18. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars place RB Carlos Hyde & S Rayshawn Jenkins on IR". Jaguars.com. December 21, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  19. ^ "Rayshawn Jenkins 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  20. ^ Oehser, John (March 5, 2024). "Official: Jaguars Release Darious Williams, Rayshawn Jenkins and Foley Fatukasi". Jaguars.com.
  21. ^ Boyle, John (March 13, 2024). "Seahawks Agree To Terms With S Rayshawn Jenkins, C Nick Harris, T George Fant & TE Pharaoh Brown". Seahawks.com.

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