Michael Jenkins
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIN | 16 | 40 | 72 | 449 | 2 | 128 | 25 | 0 | 57 |
| 2011 | MIN | 11 | 38 | 55 | 466 | 3 | 101 | 23 | 2 | 61 |
| 2010 | ATL | 11 | 41 | 73 | 505 | 2 | 83 | 29 | 0 | 63 |
| 2009 | ATL | 15 | 50 | 90 | 635 | 1 | 220 | 29 | 0 | 70 |
| 2008 | ATL | 15 | 50 | 50 | 777 | 3 | 170 | 37 | 0 | 98 |
| 2007 | ATL | 15 | 53 | 53 | 532 | 4 | 186 | 31 | 0 | 77 |
| 2006 | ATL | 16 | 39 | 39 | 436 | 7 | 144 | 22 | 0 | 86 |
| 2005 | ATL | 13 | 36 | 36 | 508 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 69 |
| 2004 | ATL | 5 | 7 | 7 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
Career Summary
Michael Jenkins was an NFL wide receiver from Ohio State who played nine seasons for Atlanta and Minnesota.
The NFL lists Jenkins as an Ohio State receiver with nine seasons of experience. NFL career statistics credit him with 354 receptions, 4,427 yards and 25 touchdowns.
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Early Life
Jenkins attended high school in Tampa, Florida.
Ohio State’s recruiting announcement identified Jenkins as a 6-foot-5 receiver from Tampa.
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College Career
Jenkins was an Ohio State receiving standout and the Buckeyes’ 2003 team MVP.
He ranked among Ohio State’s career leaders in catches and receiving yards, and caught a pass in 37 consecutive games during his final college season.
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Path to the NFL
Atlanta selected Jenkins in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
Jenkins entered the NFL after his Ohio State career and played his first seven seasons with Atlanta.
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NFL Career
Jenkins played for Atlanta from 2004 through 2010 and Minnesota from 2011 through 2012.
NFL records show 130 games and 79 starts. His 2008 Falcons season included 50 receptions for 777 yards and three touchdowns.
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Career Accomplishments
Jenkins was Ohio State’s 2003 Most Valuable Player, an honor won by only three Buckeyes wide receivers to that point.
His college receiving production placed him among the program’s historical leaders.
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Playing Style
Jenkins was a large outside receiver whose collegiate production made him one of Ohio State’s leading targets.
Ohio State listed him at 6-foot-5 and described him as one of the nation’s top receivers during his senior season.
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Legacy
Jenkins is remembered at Ohio State as the 2003 team MVP and a career receiving leader.
He joined a short list of Buckeyes receivers to receive the program’s MVP award.
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20500, 00-0022781, 1982-06-18, Michael Jenkins, Michael, Jenkins
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