Kydran Jenkins (born July 3, 2002) is an American football defensive end and linebacker for the Purdue Boilermakers.
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| Position | Defensive end/Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Selling and Sales Management |
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| Born: | July 3, 2002 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
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| High school | Jefferson County (Louisville, Georgia) |
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Early life and high school
editComing out of high school, Jenkins was rated as a three star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as Missouri, South Florida, East Carolina, Purdue, Appalachian State, and Georgia Southern.[1] Ultimately, Jenkins decided to commit to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.[2][3]
College career
editDuring the 2021 season, Jenkins tallied 35 tackles with eight being for a loss, five sacks, and a pass deflections. In the 2022 season, Jenkins recorded 32 tackles with eight being for a loss, four sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble.[4][5][6] In week eight of the 2023 season, Jenkins recorded his first career collegiate touchdown off a fumble recovery versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[7] In 2023, Jenkins would truly breakout, notching 57 tackles with 15.5 being for a loss, seven and a half sacks, a pass deflection, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and a touchdown.[8][9] For his performance on the season, Jenkins was named a honorable mention all Big-Ten selection.[10]
References
edit- ^ Williams, Sean (6 July 2019). "Georgia LB Kydran Jenkins details Purdue commitment". Rivals.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Dienhart, Tom (6 July 2019). "Purdue commit Kydran Jenkins is a 'violent striker who is a plus athlete'". Rivals.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Carmin, Mike (6 July 2019). "Georgia linebacker joins Purdue's 2020 recruiting class". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Purdue football hopeful on Kydran Jenkins' health". Journal & Courier. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Purdue football's Kydran Jenkins, Nic Scourton pushing each other". Journal & Courier. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Kydran Jenkins". Sports Reference. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Carmin, Mike (8 November 2023). "In the Huddle: Purdue defensive standout Kydran Jenkins". On3.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Dienhart, Tom (10 April 2024). "Purdue's Kydran Jenkins looks to continue reign of terror at new position: ILB". On3.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Schuman, Israel (17 April 2024). "Kydran Jenkins will roam, wideouts primed to step up". Purdue Exponent. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Jellson, Dub (29 April 2024). "First look at Purdue's 2025 NFL Draft prospects". Rivals.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.