Jarvis Jenkins

Jarvis Jenkins (born April 24, 1988) is an American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Redskins with the 41st pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson University.

College career
He played college football at Clemson.

2011 NFL Draft
He was considered one of the better defensive tackle prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft.

2011 Season
Jenkins was selected ninth in the second round, 41st overall, by the Washington Redskins in the 2011 NFL Draft. The Redskins signed Jenkins to a four-year, $4.783 million contract with a $1.978 million signing bonus on July 29, 2011. Jenkins missed the entire 2011 season after tearing his ACL in a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, spending his entire rookie season on injured reserve.

2012 Season
After seven months of rehabilitation, Jenkins was cleared to play on April 11, 2012. He made his NFL debut in the 2012 season opener against the New Orleans Saints. After Adam Carriker was placed on injured reserve, Jenkins had his first career start in Week 3 against the Cinncinati Bengals.