Kydran Jenkins

Kydran Jenkins
Purdue Boilermakers – No. 4
PositionDefensive end/Linebacker
ClassSenior
MajorSelling and Sales Management
Personal information
Born: (2002-07-03) July 3, 2002 (age 22)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolJefferson County (Louisville, Georgia)
Career highlights and awards

Kydran Jenkins (born July 3, 2002) is an American college football defensive end and linebacker for the Purdue Boilermakers.

Early life

Coming out of high school, Jenkins was rated as a three-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Missouri, South Florida, East Carolina, Purdue, Appalachian State, and Georgia Southern.[1] Ultimately, he committed to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.[2]

College career

In 2021, Jenkins tallied 35 tackles with eight being for a loss, five sacks, and a pass deflections. In the 2022 season, he recorded 32 tackles with eight being for a loss, four sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble.[3][4][5] In week eight of the 2023 season, Jenkins recorded his first career collegiate touchdown off a fumble recovery versus Nebraska.[6] He finished the season with 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.[7][8] For his performance on the season, Jenkins was named a honorable mention all-Big Ten Conference selection.[9]

References

  1. ^ Williams, Sean (July 6, 2019). "Georgia LB Kydran Jenkins details Purdue commitment". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Carmin, Mike (July 6, 2019). "Georgia linebacker joins Purdue's 2020 recruiting class". Journal & Courier. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "Purdue football hopeful on Kydran Jenkins' health". Journal & Courier. September 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "Purdue football's Kydran Jenkins, Nic Scourton pushing each other". Journal & Courier. November 3, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "Kydran Jenkins". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Carmin, Mike (November 8, 2023). "In the Huddle: Purdue defensive standout Kydran Jenkins". On3.com. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Dienhart, Tom (April 10, 2024). "Purdue's Kydran Jenkins looks to continue reign of terror at new position: ILB". On3.com. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Schuman, Israel (April 17, 2024). "Kydran Jenkins will roam, wideouts primed to step up". Purdue Exponent. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Jellson, Dub (April 29, 2024). "First look at Purdue's 2025 NFL Draft prospects". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 18, 2024.