Malcolm Jenkins made his name in the National Football League (NFL). Since turning pro in 2009, he has had tremendous success that has been consistent season after season and he has continued to climb the ladder of success. American football safety was remarkable during his student days in Ohio State.
Some of his accomplishments at school include his All-American honors and others. Jenkins joined the NFL when he was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Aside from his professional career, there is so much to know about the NFL player. Here are lesser-known facts about Malcolm Jenkins.
Malcolm Jenkins Biography, Age
He was born on December 20, 1987 in East Orange, New Jersey. From a young age he showed an inclination towards football. Raised in Piscataway, he attended Piscataway Township High School and played as a wide receiver and defender on the school’s football team. One of his notable accomplishments with the team was leading the team to three consecutive state championships.
Jenkins, who was also good on track, was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. After a successful high school career, Jenkins went to Ohio State University. He recorded 47 tackles and 4 interceptions as a junior in 2007. That same year, he was named an All-American First-Team and All-Big Ten First-Team. The talented player also won the Jim Thorpe Award in his senior year at Ohio State. This came after he recorded 57 tackles and three interceptions.
NFL career
Malcolm Jenkins turned pro in 2009 when he was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (14th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Prior to the draft, he was considered safer than any other position after throwing a slow 40-yard in the combine – run completed.
After that, he became an unrestricted free agent and entered into negotiation talks with various teams. Jenkins next step was with the Philadelphia Eagles. On March 11, 2014, he joined the Eagles on a three-year, $16.25 million contract with an $8.50 million guarantee. Jenkins recorded 80 combined tackles with 64 solos, three interceptions, 15 passes and a touchdown in all 16 games and 16 starts.
Jenkins signed a 4-year, $35 million extension with the Eagles and earned $7.50 million as his signing bonus. He recorded 72 combined tackles with 47 solos, three interceptions, two touchdowns and a sack in 16 games that season. During the 2017 season, Jenkins was selected to the 2017 Pro Bowl.
He recorded four solo tackles and a pass on deflection by defeating the New England Patriots on February 8, 2018 while starting in Super Bowl LII. The Eagles won the tournament, marking the second time they used safety to give an NFL team a Super Bowl win.
Personal life – wife, children
Malcolm Jenkins seems so busy and involved with his professional career but like many of his peers he makes time for love and family. The NFL player is married to entrepreneur Morrisa Jenkins. The couple tied the knot in 2011 and have been together ever since. Malcolm and Morrisa met in 2008 and started out as very good friends. Their friendship soon evolved into something serious and the duo began a romantic relationship.
The couple welcomed their first daughter, named Elle, in 2013, and in 2018 they welcomed their second daughter, Selah. Morrisa is a notable businesswoman and owner of the natural body products company Meaux Moisture.
Body stats – height, weight
Malcolm Jenkins has the right body to suit his daunting and challenging career. He stands at a height of 1.83 m, which is proportional to his weight of 93 kg. There is little information on the NFL player’s body stats.