American football player
.jpg) Jenkins with LSU in 2019 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | (2000-01-04) January 4, 2000 (age 24) Jena, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Jena (LA) |
| College: | LSU (2019–2022) |
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Undrafted: | 2023 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jaray Jenkins (born January 4, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU.
Early life
Jenkins grew up in Jena, Louisiana and attended Jena High School. In his high school career, he pulled in 111 passes, going for 1,960 yards, and 27 touchdowns. On the ground he added 448 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns. However, in his senior season he would fracture his tibia and miss his senior season. On March 13, 2017, Jenkins committed to play college football at Louisiana State University.
College career
In four years with the Tigers, Jenkins collected 89 catches for 1,370 yards, and 14 touchdowns. 2021 was his best season where, posting 34 receptions for 502 yards, and six touchdowns. On November 27, 2021, Jenkins had a career night in which he brought in 8 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns including the game winning score with 20 seconds left, to help the Tigers upset #15 Texas A&M in Ed Orgeron's final home game.
On December 12, 2022, Jenkins declared for the 2023 NFL draft.
Professional career
| 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+5⁄8 in (1.87 m) |
204 lb (93 kg) |
31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.60 s | 1.56 s | 2.65 s | 4.52 s | 7.38 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) |
9 ft 8 in (2.95 m) |
20 reps | |
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Jacksonville Jaguars
After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Jenkins signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He was waived/injured on August 29, 2023 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 4.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On June 3, 2024, Jenkins signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was waived on August 27, and later re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on October 14.
References
- "#10 JARAY JENKINS". LSU Sports. July 8, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- Gafford, LeMar (September 5, 2017). "Prep Notebook: Jena's Jenkins injured, Northwood shines in loss". Prep Notebook. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "LSU Commit Jaray Jenkins suffers fractured tibia". LSU Football Report. September 4, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Jenkins commits to LSU". Yahoo. March 14, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- Dellenger, Ross (March 13, 2017). "Jena receiver Jaray Jenkins commits to LSU; 2018 class up to 11 members". The Advocate. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Jaray Jenkins College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- "2021 LSU Fighting Tigers Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Jenkins catches game winning TD as LSU upsets No. 15 Texas A&M, 27-24". WAFB. November 28, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Jaray Jenkins Officially Declares for the 2023 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. December 12, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Jaray Jenkins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jaray Jenkins College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- "Jaguars' Jaray Jenkins: Lands in Jacksonville". CBS Sports. May 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Jaray Jenkins signs undrafted free agent deal with Jacksonville Jaguars". 247Sports. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- Oehser, John (August 29, 2023). "Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players". Jaguars.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- Stites, Adam (September 4, 2023). "Jaguars waive rookie WR Jaray Jenkins from IR with settlement". Jaguars Wire. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- Varley, Teresa (June 3, 2024). "Steelers sign Jenkins". steelers.com. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- Varley, Teresa (August 27, 2024). "Steelers trim 2024 roster to 53 players". Steelers.com.
- Varley, Teresa (September 18, 2024). "Steelers make additional roster moves". Steelers.com.
- "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com. October 14, 2024.