Philadelphia Eagles
Get To Know Safety Malcolm Jenkins
On Tuesday, the Eagles and safety Malcolm Jenkins agreed to terms on a three-year contract. Here are ten facts about the newest Eagle ...
Jenkins was born in East Orange, New Jersey and attended Piscataway Township High School in Piscataway Township, New Jersey
In high school, Jenkins excelled as a multi-sport athlete. As a junior, he won the New Jersey state title in the 400-meter dash
Jenkins was a three-time All-Big Ten performer as a corner back at Ohio State. He was also named second-team All-American in 2007 and first-team All-American in 2008
In 2008, Jenkins was awarded the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back
He was selected in the first round (14th overall) of the 2009 draft by the New Orleans Saints
Jenkins was a member of the 2009 New Orleans Saints team that brought home the Lombardi trophy, beating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV
During the 2010 season, Jenkins was converted to safety full-time. He responded by winning the NFC Defensive Player of the Week twice that season
Jenkins was named second-team All-Pro following the 2010 season
In 2013, Jenkins started 14 games, recording 68 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions
Jenkins was the 2013 winner of the John Wooten Professional Leadership Award, recognizing a lifetime commitment to service and unparalleled leadership on and off the field
