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Report: Former Clemson DT likely headed to Jets


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Former Clemson defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins is working out final details on a reported three-year deal worth around six million with the New York Jets.

The 27-year old free agent went for a visit to the Jets' facility on Friday and contract negotiations commenced soon afterwards.

Jenkins suffered a torn ACL injury and missed his rookie season back in 2011, but rebounded to start 14 games in 2012 and had 25 tackles. In 2013 (five starts), he had two sacks and followed that up in 2014 (14 starts) with 28 tackles and no sacks. In 2015, Jenkins had his most impressive year as a pro with four sacks and 32 tackles.

In his NFL career, he has six sacks across 59 career games.

He was the #41st overall pick (2nd round) out of Clemson in the 2011 NFL draft and was named first-team All-ACC his senior season for the Tigers with 51 tackles, 9 tackles for loss and 16 quarterback pressures.

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