Jenkins is impressing the Redskins’ coaches |
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Years Played: 2007 - 2010
From Washington Post:
As first-round pick Ryan Kerrigan endures limited workouts because of a lingering bone bruise in his knee, second-round draft choice Jarvis Jenkins
Defensive Tackle
#99 6-4, 315
Clemson, SC
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Jenkins – listed at 6-foot-4 and 309 pounds on the official roster – has consistently overpowered offensive linemen in one-on-one drills. Until Wednesday, he played exclusively at right defensive end, a position manned last year by Kedric Golston, a free agent who the Redskins re-signed Wednesday.
During 11-on-11 drills Wednesday, defensive coordinator Jim Haslett gave Jenkins some time at left defensive end, where veteran Adam Carriker is the projected starter. Haslett said Jenkins could see time on both sides, another of the tasks Jenkins – who played largely in a four-man line at Clemson -- must learn as he transitions to the 3-4.
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