Watch: This is why Michigan football star Kris Jenkins is called ‘The Mutant’

Originally posted on Blue By Ninety | By Chris Mangum | Last updated 8/17/23

Coming in at No. 6 on this year’s annual “Freaks List” is Michigan football star Kris Jenkins. During the offseason, Jenkins has gained considerable weight, strength, skills, and more, and he appears poised to make a significant impact throughout the upcoming 2023 season. This week, new video was released showcasing Jenkins displaying his astonishing strength.

Michigan football star Kris Jenkins is not human (VIDEO)

Why is Kris Jenkins, a senior Michigan football star defensive tackle, ranked among the top 6 on this year’s “Freaks List?” Why is his nickname “The Mutant?” Perhaps this clip will provide some insight:

Michigan's biggest Freak 307-pound DL Kris Jenkins, aka "The Mutant," (son of the former Pro Bowler by the same name) vertical jumped 34 inches, ran a 4.33 shuttle and did this insane Turkish Get Up with a 170-pound dumbbell: https://t.co/4bqHQeV0tq pic.twitter.com/4ZO5ctuo8y

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) August 15, 2023

The Wolverines have an impressive streak going when it comes to producing elite defensive linemen — both on the interior of the line and at edge rusher. With Mazi Smith, a first-round NFL Draft pick, now at the next level, Kris Jenkins (also known as ‘The Mutant’) has a chance to make a splash this year.

According to fall camp reports and more, Kris Jenkins’ athletic ability is not all that makes him a major Michigan football star; he is reportedly an incredible team leader, an energetic personality, and embodies Jim Harbaugh’s famous “enthusiasm unknown to mankind” motto.

If you’re wondering who could be this year’s top Michigan football star, look no further than this massive defensive tackle.

This article first appeared on Blue By Ninety and was syndicated with permission.

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