Janoris Jenkins

Janoris Jenkins
Jenkins with the Tennessee Titans in 2021
No. 21, 20, 28
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1988-10-29) October 29, 1988
Pahokee, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolPahokee
CollegeFlorida (2008–2010)
North Alabama (2011)
NFL draft2012: 2nd round, 39th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Most interceptions returned for touchdown in a season by a rookie: 3 (2012; tied)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles579
Sacks2
Forced fumbles7
Fumble recoveries2
Interceptions27
Defensive touchdowns10
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Janoris Jenkins (born October 29, 1988), nicknamed "Jackrabbit", is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Alabama Lions and Florida Gators and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. Jenkins had his most success as a member of the New York Giants, who he played four seasons with and made a Pro Bowl, and also had stints with the New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers.