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* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})* |
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})* |
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})* |
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})* |
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* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})* |
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})* |
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* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})* |
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})* |
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* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})* |
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})* |
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* [[Ottawa Redblacks]] ({{CFL Year|2019}}) |
* [[Ottawa Redblacks]] ({{CFL Year|2019}}) |
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* 2× [[Mountain East Conference|All-MEC]] (2014, 2015) |
* 2× [[Mountain East Conference|All-MEC]] (2014, 2015) |
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* [[Mountain East Conference|MEC]] Defensive player of the year (2015) |
* [[Mountain East Conference|MEC]] Defensive player of the year (2015) |
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'''Shaneil Jenkins''' (born February 7, 1994) is |
'''Shaneil Jenkins''' (born February 7, 1994) is a [[gridiron football]] [[defensive end]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Shepherd University]]. He signed with the [[Denver Broncos]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] following the [[2016 NFL draft]]. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Jenkins attended [[Suitland High School]]. He accepted a football scholarship from [[Shepherd University]], where he became a starter as a junior, registering 29 tackles (10.5 for loss), 7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 2 passes defensed. |
Jenkins attended [[Suitland High School]]. He accepted a football scholarship from [[Shepherd University]], where he became a starter as a junior, registering 29 tackles (10.5 for loss), 7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 2 passes defensed. |
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In his senior season of 2015, during which the Rams advanced to the [[NCAA Division II Football Championship|NCAA Division II championship game]], Jenkins was named the [[Mountain East Conference]] Defensive Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite news |
In his senior season of 2015, during which the Rams advanced to the [[NCAA Division II Football Championship|NCAA Division II championship game]], Jenkins was named the [[Mountain East Conference]] Defensive Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite news | title =Twenty Rams Gain All-MEC Honors; Cater, Jenkins, Ziemba Earn Top Accolades | newspaper =[[Shepherd Rams]] | date =November 17, 2015 | url =http://shepherdrams.com/news/2015/11/17/FB_1117155741.aspx | accessdate =May 1, 2016}}</ref> In addition, Jenkins earned first-team All-Region honors from CCA and Don Hansen's Football Gazette, as well as third-team Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-America honors and honorable mention D2Football.com All-America accolades. Jenkins was a 2015 finalist for Cliff Harris Award, given annually to the top defensive player in Division II, Division III and NAIA college football.<ref>{{cite news | title =Shepherd's Jenkins signs as free agent with Denver Broncos | newspaper =[[The Journal (West Virginia newspaper)|The Journal]] | date =May 1, 2016 | url =http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/656752/Shepherd-s-Jenkins-signs-as-free-agent-with-Denver-Broncos.html | accessdate =May 1, 2016 | url-status =dead | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160604091327/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/656752/Shepherd-s-Jenkins-signs-as-free-agent-with-Denver-Broncos.html | archive-date =June 4, 2016 }}</ref> He finished his college career with 48 games, 100 tackles and 27 sacks.<ref>{{cite news | title =Shaneil Jenkins – 2015 Football | newspaper =[[Shepherd Rams]] | url =http://shepherdrams.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1005 | accessdate =May 1, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Denver Broncos=== |
===Denver Broncos=== |
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Jenkins was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Denver Broncos]] after the [[2016 NFL |
Jenkins was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Denver Broncos]] after the [[2016 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite news | last =Jhabvala | first =Nicki | title =Broncos sign 19 college free agents, including former Memphis wide receiver Mose Frazier | newspaper =[[The Denver Post]] | date =April 30, 2016 | url =http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29835334/broncos-sign-19-college-free-agents-including-former | accessdate =May 1, 2016}}</ref> He was released on August 2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos sign DL Lars Koht; Waive Shaneil Jenkins|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-DL-Lars-Koht-Waive-Shaneil-Jenkins/3fb6ea26-a78e-4251-a39b-be17faf019e9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030223758/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-DL-Lars-Koht-Waive-Shaneil-Jenkins/3fb6ea26-a78e-4251-a39b-be17faf019e9|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-10-30|last=DiLalla|first=Aric}}</ref> |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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On August 7, 2016, Jenkins was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] to provide depth because of injuries on the [[defensive line]]. He was moved from [[defensive end]] to [[defensive tackle]], where he could use his power and be more effective. Even though he had a short time with the team, he was able to provide quality snaps and register 2 sacks in the first two preseason games. He had a chance to earn a roster spot before a suffering a knee injury. On August 30, he was waived/injured and placed on the [[injured reserve list]] after clearing waivers.<ref>{{cite web|title=DE Shaneil Jenkins, 2 Others Waived/Injured; CB Thomas To Injured Reserve|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/08/29/de-shaneil-jenkins-2-others-waivedinjured-cb-thomas-injured-reserve|last=Phillips|first=Rob|publisher=dallascowboys.com|accessdate=September 1, 2016| |
On August 7, 2016, Jenkins was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] to provide depth because of injuries on the [[defensive line]]. He was moved from [[defensive end]] to [[defensive tackle]], where he could use his power and be more effective. Even though he had a short time with the team, he was able to provide quality snaps and register 2 sacks in the first two preseason games. He had a chance to earn a roster spot before a suffering a knee injury. On August 30, he was waived/injured and placed on the [[injured reserve list]] after clearing waivers.<ref>{{cite web|title=DE Shaneil Jenkins, 2 Others Waived/Injured; CB Thomas To Injured Reserve|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/08/29/de-shaneil-jenkins-2-others-waivedinjured-cb-thomas-injured-reserve|last=Phillips|first=Rob|publisher=dallascowboys.com|accessdate=September 1, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904081047/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/08/29/de-shaneil-jenkins-2-others-waivedinjured-cb-thomas-injured-reserve|archive-date=September 4, 2017}}</ref> On September 2, he was waived with an injury settlement. |
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===Seattle Seahawks=== |
===Seattle Seahawks=== |
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On December 6, 2016, Jenkins was signed to the [[Seattle Seahawks]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Jeron Johnson, Marcel Reece; Place Earl Thomas on Injured Reserve|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729131923/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/12/06/seahawks-sign-jeron-johnson-marcel-reece-place-earl-thomas-injured-reserve|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 16, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 10 Players To 2017 Future Contracts|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/01/16/seahawks-sign-10-players-2017-future-contracts|website=Seahawks.com|date=January 16, 2017| |
On December 6, 2016, Jenkins was signed to the [[Seattle Seahawks]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Jeron Johnson, Marcel Reece; Place Earl Thomas on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/12/06/seahawks-sign-jeron-johnson-marcel-reece-place-earl-thomas-injured-reserve|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729131923/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/12/06/seahawks-sign-jeron-johnson-marcel-reece-place-earl-thomas-injured-reserve|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2017|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 16, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 10 Players To 2017 Future Contracts|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/01/16/seahawks-sign-10-players-2017-future-contracts|website=Seahawks.com|date=January 16, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814021052/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/01/16/seahawks-sign-10-players-2017-future-contracts|archive-date=August 14, 2017}}</ref> He was waived on August 12, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Re-Sign WR Rodney Smith, Waive DL Shaneil Jenkins|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/seahawks-re-sign-wr-rodney-smith-waive-dl-shaneil-jenkins/|website=NFLTradeRumors.com|date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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===Green Bay Packers=== |
===Green Bay Packers=== |
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On August 13, 2017, Jenkins was claimed off waivers by the [[Green Bay Packers]], only to be waived two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers claim DE Shaneil Jenkins|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206124624/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-claim-DE-Shaneil-Jenkins-/8e0fc21f-344a-4dd1-bf14-e642152e7742|website=Packers.com|date=August 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Packers release DE Jenkins|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017084405/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-release-DE-Jenkins/46c7a30e-97bf-4a8a-8575-ead601b316b0|website=Packers.com|date=August 15, 2017}}</ref> |
On August 13, 2017, Jenkins was claimed off waivers by the [[Green Bay Packers]], only to be waived two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers claim DE Shaneil Jenkins|url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-claim-DE-Shaneil-Jenkins-/8e0fc21f-344a-4dd1-bf14-e642152e7742|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206124624/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-claim-DE-Shaneil-Jenkins-/8e0fc21f-344a-4dd1-bf14-e642152e7742|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 6, 2017|website=Packers.com|date=August 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Packers release DE Jenkins|url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-release-DE-Jenkins/46c7a30e-97bf-4a8a-8575-ead601b316b0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017084405/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-release-DE-Jenkins/46c7a30e-97bf-4a8a-8575-ead601b316b0|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 17, 2017|website=Packers.com|date=August 15, 2017}}</ref> |
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===New York Jets=== |
===New York Jets=== |
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On July 28, 2018, Jenkins signed with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Sign DL Shaneil Jenkins, Release Courtney Upshaw|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-dl-shaneil-jenkins-release-courtney-upshaw|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=July 28, 2018}}</ref> He was waived/injured on August 3, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Sign DL Kendall Reyes|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-dl-kendall-reyes|author=Allen, Eric|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=August 3, 2018}}</ref> He was released on August 15, 2018. |
On July 28, 2018, Jenkins signed with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Sign DL Shaneil Jenkins, Release Courtney Upshaw|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-dl-shaneil-jenkins-release-courtney-upshaw|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=July 28, 2018}}</ref> He was waived/injured on August 3, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Sign DL Kendall Reyes|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-dl-kendall-reyes|author=Allen, Eric|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=August 3, 2018}}</ref> He was released on August 15, 2018. |
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On March 27, 2019, Jenkins signed with the [[Ottawa Redblacks]] of the [[Canadian Football League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2019/03/27/transactions-march-27-2019|title=Transactions: March 27, 2019|website=Ottawa Redblacks|date=March 27, 2019|accessdate=June 9, 2019}}</ref> He re-signed with the Redblacks on January 19, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Redblacks re-sign Salmon, Jenkins, Williams and Norman |url=https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2021/01/19/redblacks-re-sign-salmon-jenkins-williams-norman/ |website=OttawaRedblacks.com |date=January 19, 2021 |access-date=February 17, 2021}}</ref> He was placed on the suspended list on May 20, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 CFL Transactions |url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/?season=2021 |website=CFL.ca |access-date=May 21, 2021}}</ref> |
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*[http://shepherdrams.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1005 Shepherd Rams bio] |
*[http://shepherdrams.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1005 Shepherd Rams bio] |
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Latest revision as of 17:48, 31 July 2024
Personal information | |
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Born: | District Heights, Maryland | February 7, 1994
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Suitland High School |
College: | Shepherd (WV) |
Position: | Defensive end |
Undrafted: | 2016 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Shaneil Jenkins (born February 7, 1994) is a gridiron football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Shepherd University. He signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft.
Early years
[edit]Jenkins attended Suitland High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Shepherd University, where he became a starter as a junior, registering 29 tackles (10.5 for loss), 7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 2 passes defensed.
In his senior season of 2015, during which the Rams advanced to the NCAA Division II championship game, Jenkins was named the Mountain East Conference Defensive Player of the Year.[1] In addition, Jenkins earned first-team All-Region honors from CCA and Don Hansen's Football Gazette, as well as third-team Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-America honors and honorable mention D2Football.com All-America accolades. Jenkins was a 2015 finalist for Cliff Harris Award, given annually to the top defensive player in Division II, Division III and NAIA college football.[2] He finished his college career with 48 games, 100 tackles and 27 sacks.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Denver Broncos
[edit]Jenkins was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos after the 2016 NFL draft.[4] He was released on August 2.[5]
Dallas Cowboys
[edit]On August 7, 2016, Jenkins was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to provide depth because of injuries on the defensive line. He was moved from defensive end to defensive tackle, where he could use his power and be more effective. Even though he had a short time with the team, he was able to provide quality snaps and register 2 sacks in the first two preseason games. He had a chance to earn a roster spot before a suffering a knee injury. On August 30, he was waived/injured and placed on the injured reserve list after clearing waivers.[6] On September 2, he was waived with an injury settlement.
Seattle Seahawks
[edit]On December 6, 2016, Jenkins was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 16, 2017.[8] He was waived on August 12, 2017.[9]
Green Bay Packers
[edit]On August 13, 2017, Jenkins was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers, only to be waived two days later.[10][11]
New York Jets
[edit]On July 28, 2018, Jenkins signed with the New York Jets.[12] He was waived/injured on August 3, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released on August 15, 2018.
Ottawa Redblacks
[edit]On March 27, 2019, Jenkins signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.[14] He re-signed with the Redblacks on January 19, 2021.[15] He was placed on the suspended list on May 20, 2021.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Twenty Rams Gain All-MEC Honors; Cater, Jenkins, Ziemba Earn Top Accolades". Shepherd Rams. November 17, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ "Shepherd's Jenkins signs as free agent with Denver Broncos". The Journal. May 1, 2016. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ "Shaneil Jenkins – 2015 Football". Shepherd Rams. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ Jhabvala, Nicki (April 30, 2016). "Broncos sign 19 college free agents, including former Memphis wide receiver Mose Frazier". The Denver Post. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric. "Broncos sign DL Lars Koht; Waive Shaneil Jenkins". Archived from the original on October 30, 2016.
- ^ Phillips, Rob. "DE Shaneil Jenkins, 2 Others Waived/Injured; CB Thomas To Injured Reserve". dallascowboys.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 6, 2016). "Seahawks Sign Jeron Johnson, Marcel Reece; Place Earl Thomas on Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign 10 Players To 2017 Future Contracts". Seahawks.com. January 16, 2017. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017.
- ^ "Seahawks Re-Sign WR Rodney Smith, Waive DL Shaneil Jenkins". NFLTradeRumors.com. August 12, 2017.
- ^ "Packers claim DE Shaneil Jenkins". Packers.com. August 13, 2017. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Packers release DE Jenkins". Packers.com. August 15, 2017. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Jets Sign DL Shaneil Jenkins, Release Courtney Upshaw". NewYorkJets.com. July 28, 2018.
- ^ Allen, Eric (August 3, 2018). "Jets Sign DL Kendall Reyes". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Transactions: March 27, 2019". Ottawa Redblacks. March 27, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ^ "Redblacks re-sign Salmon, Jenkins, Williams and Norman". OttawaRedblacks.com. January 19, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ "2021 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 1994 births
- People from District Heights, Maryland
- Players of American football from Maryland
- American football defensive ends
- Shepherd Rams football players
- Denver Broncos players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Green Bay Packers players
- New York Jets players
- Ottawa Redblacks players