CornerbackMalcolm Jenkins
Ohio State
6'0" - 195 Lbs
Projection: Top 10 Pick
Certain mock draft's have Jenkins as the number 2 cornerback in the 2009 draft, behind Illinois' Vontae Davis, while others have Jenkins as high as a top 5 pick. ESPN gave Jenkins a grade of 97, good enough to be the fifth best player (other players who recieved a 97 include Michael Crabtree, Matt Stafford and Aaron Curry). No matter where Jenkins is selected, the team that drafts him will most likely be getting something special.
While Penn State is often called "Linebacker-U", Ohio State should be called "Cornerback-U." NFL Corner's who attended Ohio State include, Nate Clements, Chris Gamble, Shawn Springs, and Antoine Winfield. I'd bet Jenkins will soon be a noteable alum of Ohio State, in the NFL.
Jenkins has been playing in games since his Freshman year, in 2005. His durability won't be an issue because since 2005, Jenkins has started in every game for the Buckeyes. Jenkins will need to bulk up a little bit to be the same size as most NFL cornerbacks, but his height won't be an issue. Jenkins plays both the Zone and Man to Man defenses very well. Jenkins could easily be converted to a Safety in the NFL as he plays the centerfield role pretty well. Jenkins can slow down receivers at the line and blitz the quarterback if needed as well. If Jenkins intercepts the ball (he had 3 in 2008) he has the speed to take it all the way back for a touchdown. If he doesn't get the interception, Jenkins is a very good open-field tackler.
Jenkins' problems come in his closing speed and ability to deliever a big hit. If beat off the line in Man to Man, Jenkins is not as likely as some cornerbacks to be able to close back in on the receiver and will often get beat over the top. While you may not see Jenkins miss very many open-field tackles, you will also not see many big hits by the guy either. He plays with intensity but just does not have those big hits you see from some of the league's cornerbacks. Overall though, Jenkins should have a good NFL career, especially with the ability to be converted to a Safety if needed.
Pros: Good Open-Field Tackler, Football Smart, Can jam the receiver at the line or play zone well
Cons: Doesn't deliever big hits, lacks closing speed, drops some picks that are near his hips or legs.
Teams that should be interested in Jenkins: Detroit, Seattle, Cleveland, Green Bay, Jacksonville, New Orleans
2008 Stats: 3 INTs - 3 FF - 3.5 TFL - 1 Sack - 9 Passes Broken Up - 2 Punts Blocked - 54 Tackles
Career Stats: 11 INTs - 4 FF - 13 TFL - 1 Sack - 15 Passes Broken Up - 2 Punts Blocked - 156 Tackles
In 2008 Jenkins won the Jim Thorpe Award as the Nations best Defensive Back
While Penn State is often called "Linebacker-U", Ohio State should be called "Cornerback-U." NFL Corner's who attended Ohio State include, Nate Clements, Chris Gamble, Shawn Springs, and Antoine Winfield. I'd bet Jenkins will soon be a noteable alum of Ohio State, in the NFL.
Jenkins has been playing in games since his Freshman year, in 2005. His durability won't be an issue because since 2005, Jenkins has started in every game for the Buckeyes. Jenkins will need to bulk up a little bit to be the same size as most NFL cornerbacks, but his height won't be an issue. Jenkins plays both the Zone and Man to Man defenses very well. Jenkins could easily be converted to a Safety in the NFL as he plays the centerfield role pretty well. Jenkins can slow down receivers at the line and blitz the quarterback if needed as well. If Jenkins intercepts the ball (he had 3 in 2008) he has the speed to take it all the way back for a touchdown. If he doesn't get the interception, Jenkins is a very good open-field tackler.
Jenkins' problems come in his closing speed and ability to deliever a big hit. If beat off the line in Man to Man, Jenkins is not as likely as some cornerbacks to be able to close back in on the receiver and will often get beat over the top. While you may not see Jenkins miss very many open-field tackles, you will also not see many big hits by the guy either. He plays with intensity but just does not have those big hits you see from some of the league's cornerbacks. Overall though, Jenkins should have a good NFL career, especially with the ability to be converted to a Safety if needed.
Pros: Good Open-Field Tackler, Football Smart, Can jam the receiver at the line or play zone well
Cons: Doesn't deliever big hits, lacks closing speed, drops some picks that are near his hips or legs.
Teams that should be interested in Jenkins: Detroit, Seattle, Cleveland, Green Bay, Jacksonville, New Orleans
2008 Stats: 3 INTs - 3 FF - 3.5 TFL - 1 Sack - 9 Passes Broken Up - 2 Punts Blocked - 54 Tackles
Career Stats: 11 INTs - 4 FF - 13 TFL - 1 Sack - 15 Passes Broken Up - 2 Punts Blocked - 156 Tackles
In 2008 Jenkins won the Jim Thorpe Award as the Nations best Defensive Back
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