Jenkins continues to build momentum heading into draft
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Jenkins earned first-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior at Michigan.
Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins may have never dominated statistically during school, but it does little to diminish his impact. The Wolverines depended on his ability to hold the point of attack with effectiveness. Jenkins combines power with above average lateral quickness to disrupt opposing backfields as a run defender.
So who does he compare to at the next level? Is he more Neville Gallimore (Dolphins) or Justin Madubuike (Ravens)? Gallimore was an off-and-on starter for the Dallas Cowboys before signing with Miami this offseason, but primarily a backup in four seasons. On the flip side, Madubuike slowly improved from part-time starter to one of the league’s best interior pass rushers. Hence, he recently received a four-year contract extension.
As a mixture of both, Jenkins could yield similar results to his father, Kris, Sr., a second round pick of the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft (44th overall). Jenkins, Sr., a 102-game starter for the Panthers and Jets, finished his career as a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro.
A similar trek would work well for a team drafting Jenkins, who should have little issue with the family ties.
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