Shaneil Jenkins
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | February 7, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth: | District Heights, Maryland | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Suitland High School | ||
| College: | Shepherd University | ||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Shaneil Jenkins is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Shepherd University. He signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL Draft.
Early years
Jenkins attended Suitland High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Shepherd University, where he became a starter as a junior, registering 29 tackles (10.5 for loss), 7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 2 passes defensed.
In his senior season of 2015, during which the Rams advanced to the NCAA Division II championship game, Jenkins was named the Mountain East Conference Defensive Player of the Year.[1] In addition, Jenkins earned first-team All-Region honors from CCA and Don Hansen's Football Gazette, as well as third-team Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-America honors and honorable mention D2Football.com All-America accolades. Jenkins was a 2015 finalist for Cliff Harris Award, given annually to the top defensive player in Division II, Division III and NAIA college football.[2] He finished his college career with 48 games, 100 tackles and 27 sacks.[3]
Professional career
Denver Broncos
Jenkins was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos after the 2016 NFL Draft.[4] He was released on August 2.[5]
Dallas Cowboys
On August 7, 2016, Jenkins was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to provide depth because of injuries on the defensive line. He was moved from defensive end to defensive tackle, where he could use his power and be more effective. Even though he had a short time with the team, he was able to provide quality snaps and register 2 sacks in the first two preseason games. He had a chance to earn a roster spot before a suffering a knee injury. On August 30, he was waived/injured and placed on the injured reserve list after clearing waivers.[6] On September 2, he was waived with an injury settlement.
References
- ↑ "Twenty Rams Gain All-MEC Honors; Cater, Jenkins, Ziemba Earn Top Accolades". Shepherd Rams. November 17, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Shepherd's Jenkins signs as free agent with Denver Broncos". The Journal. May 1, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Shaneil Jenkins - 2015 Football". Shepherd Rams. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ↑ Jhabvala, Nicki (April 30, 2016). "Broncos sign 19 college free agents, including former Memphis wide receiver Mose Frazier". The Denver Post. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ↑ DiLalla, Aric. "Broncos sign DL Lars Koht; Waive Shaneil Jenkins".
- ↑ Phillips, Rob. "DE Shaneil Jenkins, 2 Others Waived/Injured; CB Thomas To Injured Reserve". dallascowboys.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.