HOW JENKINS FITS IN WITH THE VOLS
Jenkins will be a work in progress at the next level, but he does have size on his side. With a solid base, the defensive lineman has room to add some good weight and that will be critical to survive in SEC play. Expect the 2022 signee to arrive in summer and start benefitting immediately from Tennessee’s strength & conditioning program as overall strength needs to be improved.
Tennessee sees a lot of potential and an extremely high ceiling for Jenkins. He displays great use of his hands when combating offensive linemen. Whether it’s a dip-and-rip, swat-and-rip or simple hand-placement under the chest plate, Jenkins’ hands are his best attribute. Couple that with a dynamic spin move used following a firm plant-foot, the three-star was consistently in the backfield harassing opposing quarterbacks.
The prospect also possesses a high motor as his tape shows him chasing down ball-carriers from the backside, often. He’s athletic and versatile. As time goes on and his body continues to transform, Rodney Garner will have some options on where to play Jenkins – who repped at every technique on the defensive line at the high school level.
