Biography

BIOGRAPHY

John Jenkins was born on July 11, 1989, in Stamford, Connecticut. He is a nose tackle in the National Football League.

Jenkins attended Francis T. Maloney High School, where he played defensive end. After graduating, he attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Jenkins recorded 41 tackles and two quarterback sacks. After his Sophmore year, he received an athletic scholarship to the  University of Georgia.

In the 2013 NFL Draft, Jenkins was drafted by the New Orleans Saints. Jenkins was signed to a four-year contract. On November 9, 2016, he was released by the Saints. A few days later Jenkins was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. 

In March 2017, Jenkins signed with the Chicago Bears and played eight games. In 2019, he signed with the Miami Dolphins. Jenkins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023.