Keonta Jenkins
Career Summary
Keonta Jenkins is a linebacker and STAR defender from Jacksonville, Florida, who played college football at Virginia Tech.
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Early Life
Jenkins grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and attended Jean Ribault High School.
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High School
At Jean Ribault, Jenkins played free safety, cornerback and wide receiver during his first three seasons before completing his senior campaign under coach Lin Shell.
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College Career
Jenkins played defensive back early in his Virginia Tech career before moving to linebacker and the STAR role. He appeared in 13 games with 10 starts in 2023, recording 50 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and an interception. As a graduate student in 2024, he started 12 games and made 65 tackles with nine tackles for loss, a sack, four pass breakups, an interception and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Jenkins moved from a versatile Jean Ribault defensive back to Virginia Tech, where he developed into an experienced linebacker and STAR defender.
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Career Accomplishments
Jenkins was selected to wear Virginia Tech's honorary No. 25 jersey against Miami in 2024, an honor tied to the program's tradition. He also led Virginia Tech in tackles with 12 against Wake Forest in 2023.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 219 pounds, Jenkins played the STAR role, blending linebacker tackling with defensive-back coverage responsibilities. His 2024 output included four pass breakups, an interception and nine tackles for loss.
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31406, 00-0040362, 2002-01-26, Keonta Jenkins, Keonta, Jenkins
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