Janoris Jermain Jenkins, nicknamed "Jackrabbit", is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints for the National Football League. He played college football for the University of North Alabama and University of Florida and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Jenkins also played four seasons for the New York Giants.
Position: | Cornerback |
Date of birth: | October 29, 1988 |
Place of birth: | Pahokee, Florida |
High school: | Pahokee (Pahokee, Florida) |
College: | North Alabama |
NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 2/ Pick: 39 |
Roster status: | Active |
Twitter: | Janoris Jenkins's Twitter profile |
About Janoris Jenkins
Cornerback who was a 2nd round selection of the St. Louis Rams in 2012. He made solid contributions during his first two seasons with 113 tackles, 21 pass deflections and 5 interceptions.
Before Fame
He was a First-Team All-SEC selection at the University of Florida in 2010 before having to transfer to the University of North Alabama.
Achievement
He set a Rams team record during his rookie season by returning two interceptions for touchdowns in one game.
Family Life
He has three sons named Janorion, Janoris Jr. and Legend. He also has a daughter named Paris.
Associations
He had his first career interception in his first NFL game by picking off a Matthew Stafford pass.
Information related to Janoris Jenkins
- North Alabama Lions football players
- Under Armour All-American football players
- Sportspeople from the Miami metropolitan area
- Florida Gators football players