A.J. JENKINS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Highlights: AJ Jenkins

The University of Illinois put together this video after AJ got drafted by the 49ers.
Via 49ersNews  |  April 27, 2012

A.J. Jenkins Ecstatic With 49er Selection

For a team that has struggled to win games in recent years, the Fighting Illini football team has enjoyed unprecedented success in the NFL draft. Five Illini have been drafted in the first round the past five years, including two Thursday evening. A.J. Jenkins and Whitney Mercilus shared center stage for the Illini, and no one could be happier about it than Jenkins.
Via illinois.scout.com  |  April 27, 2012

Rams Wanted WR A.J. Jenkins In The Second-Round

One of the reasons the Rams were not overly flustered about missing out on wide receivers Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State and Michael Floyd of Notre Dame is they felt they have very good wideout options at the top of the second round according to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. But one of the most-coveted of those options, A.J. Jenkins of the University of Illinois,...
Via GridironFans.com  |  April 27, 2012

Five shocking moments from the first round of the 2012 NFL draft

What a whirlwind of trades, maneuvers, and surprise picks the first round was. Here are five shocking moments from last night. 5. The 49ers select Illinois wide receiver A.J. Jenkins at number 30. Many analysts thought the 49ers would grab a wide receiver, but few, if any, even considered the possibility of them taking A.J. Jenkins over Rueben Randle or Stephen Hill, both of whom...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  April 27, 2012

Jenkins another 1st-round sleeper for 49ers?

Moments after the 49ers made him the No. 30 overall selection of the 2012 NFL draft, A.J. Jenkins was left to say, over and over again, “I’m speechless. I’m out of words right now.” That’s how a lot of people felt after the 49ers made the WR out of Illinois their surprise first-round pick, a reach in the eyes of many. But that’s what was being said about San Francisco’s...
Via sfo.scout.com  |  April 26, 2012

2012 NFL Draft – San Francisco 49ers Select WR A.J. Jenkins At No. 30

The San Francisco 49ers first pick in the 2012 was at no.30 and their selection was A.J. Jenkins a wide receiver out of the University of Illinois. While the selection of a wide receiver was not surprising, the pick of Jenkins was.  At the combine according to NFL.com Jenkins had a vertical jump of 38.5″, ran a 4.37 40 and measured in at 6’0″ and 190 pounds. He...
Via Rant Sports  |  April 26, 2012

49ers add Jenkins to new-look WR corps

The 49ers have a championship-caliber defense. Now they're throwing as many darts as possible trying to bring the offense up to snuff. San Francisco pulled a surprise with the selection of Illinois wide receiver A.J. Jenkins with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. At No. 58 overall, he was the lowest-rated prospect by NFLDraftScout.com to go in the first round....
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  April 26, 2012

49ers Select Illinois WR A.J. Jenkins (Rd.1, No.30)

With the 30th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers select Illinois WR A.J. Jenkins. Jenkins is quick off the ball and gets to top speed quickly. If he gets a free release, he can be tough for corners to stay with initially. He has ability to separate when necessary and is very fluid throughout his routes. His body is strikingly under control throughout, and...
Via GridironFans.com  |  April 26, 2012

New York Giants 2012 NFL Draft Profile: Illinois WR A.J. Jenkins

Welcome to the next edition of the New York Giants 2012 NFL Draft profile series. Today we look at the final wide receiver in the series, Illinois‘ A.J. Jenkins. With Mario Manningham having bolted for the west coast, the Giants enter this off season looking for a replacement. No one would be surprised if Jerry Reese stayed away from the position given the depth behind Hakeem...
Via Rant Sports  |  April 24, 2012

A.J. Jenkins scouting report

A.J. Jenkins WR Illinois #8 Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 190   Strengths: Impressive straight-line speed; can stretch the field at the next level. Fairly reliable hands; does a nice job catching away from his body and bringing it in. Impressive leaping ability; much better going up in traffic than you’d expect considering his size and build. Shows excellent body control...
Via DraftAce  |  March 10, 2012
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