With the deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft fast approaching, yet another Michigan player has entered his name into the prospect pool. This time, it’s senior defensive tackle Kris Jenkins according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.
Following an incredible 2022 campaign, Jenkins made the decision to return to Michigan for his senior year. Jenkins was a star for Michigan’s defensive line in his junior year, recording 54 tackles and 3.5 stops for a loss. For his first complete season as a starter, he was recognized by the coaches and media with honorable mentions on the All-Big Ten team.Last year, after considering the draft, Jenkins decided to go back to Michigan and try to win a national championship. Jenkins’s gamble paid off since, had he decided to join the draft the previous season, he probably would have been selected on days two or three. But before he gets pro, he’ll undoubtedly be happy to add another Big Ten Championship and a National Championship to his record.
In addition, Jenkins recorded 37 more tackles and 2.5 sacks during his senior season, which helped him earn extra All-Big Ten recognition (second-team coaches; third-team media).
Although Jenkins and Michigan both had successful seasons, the senior did occasionally lose out to sophomores Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham, who both had breakthrough campaigns. Jenkins also had a modest decline in output throughout the season due to a lower body ailment.
Moreover, Jenkins’ senior season saw him log 37 more tackles and 2.5 sacks, earning him additional All-Big Ten honors (second-team coaches; third-team media).
Jenkins did not always win against sophomores Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham, who both had breakout seasons, even though both he and Michigan had good seasons. A lower body sickness also caused Jenkins’s productivity to slightly diminish over the season.
Moreover, Jenkins’ senior season saw him log 37 more tackles and 2.5 sacks, earning him additional All-Big Ten honors (second-team coaches; third-team media).
Jenkins did not always win against sophomores Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham, who both had breakout seasons, even though both he and Michigan had good seasons. A lower body sickness also caused Jenkins’s productivity to slightly diminish over the season.
Moreover, Jenkins’ senior season saw him log 37 more tackles and 2.5 sacks, earning him additional All-Big Ten honors (second-team coaches; third-team media).
Jenkins did not always win against sophomores Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham, who both had breakout seasons, even though both he and Michigan had good seasons. A lower body sickness also caused Jenkins’s productivity to slightly diminish over the season.
Moreover, Jenkins’ senior season saw him log 37 more tackles and 2.5 sacks, earning him additional All-Big Ten honors (second-team coaches; third-team media).
Jenkins did not always win against sophomores Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham, who both had breakout seasons, even though both he and Michigan had good seasons. A lower body sickness also caused Jenkins’s productivity to slightly diminish over the season.
