| A.J. Jenkins Scouting Report |
| A.J. Jenkins - Illinois (HT: 6-0¼ - WT: 190) |
Positives -- Has great speed and has the ability to separate in man coverage, 4.39-40 tied for second among receivers at the combine... Set career highs across the board as a senior and exploded as a legit draft prospect after posting 90 receptions for 1,276 yards and eight touchdowns this year...
Consistent producer with four or more catches in all 13 games this year... Had a huge 12 catch, 268 yard game this year against Northwestern... Smart and craft receiver who runs good routes and finds the soft spot in zone coverage... Good burst and quickness... Has decent height... Good slot receiver candidate because of his ability to run short crossing patterns and make plays over the middle... Good hands catcher who extends his arms well and can catch the ball away from his frame... Good boundary receiver who can make the tip-toe catch on the sideline and has good awareness on the field... Has an uncanny ability to get open, creates separation with his route running and is an intelligent wide out.
Negatives -- Thin frame, doesn't look very strong... Rounds off some his routes and doesn't look real smooth coming out of his cuts... Not a great receiver down the field, excels in the short passing game, but will struggle if asked to consistently run vertical routes... His slim build will be an issue when asked to block, doesn't have the strength to engage defenders... Will have some issues with press coverage, can get bumped off his route... Needs to put on weight, would like to see him add 10-15 pounds of bulk muscle.
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| Combine Results |
| Height |
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6002 |
| Weight |
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190 |
| Arm |
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32¾ |
| Hand |
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9½ |
| 40-Time |
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4.39 |
| Vertical |
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38.5 |
| Broad |
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10'4" |
| Bench Press |
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12 |
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At Illinois -- (Official School Bio) 2010: Played in all 13 games, starting nine... Led the team with 56 catches, 746 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns in 2010... Finished sixth in the Big Ten in receptions per game (4.31)... Named the team's Most Outstanding Receiver at the annual postseason banquet... Recorded six receptions for 52 yards in Texas Bowl win over Baylor... Led team with six receptions for 75 yards, including a 23-yard TD catch, at Fresno State... Had four receptions for 24 yards and one TD in win over Northwestern... Posted a team- and career-best 137 yards on six receptions and one TD against Minnesota... Led team with four receptions for 46 yards, including a 17-yard TD catch, in victory over Purdue... Led team with seven receptions for 76 yards and one TD in win at Penn State... Recorded a team-high five receptions for 114 yards, including a 54-yard TD catch that equaled the longest reception of his career, in win over Southern Illinois... Led team with 33 receiving yards on three catches, including one touchdown, in season opener against Missouri... Academic All-Big Ten honoree... Named co-Most Improved Offensive Player during 2010 spring drills. 2009: Played in eight games, starting three... Had 10 catches for 123 yards and one touchdown on the season... Missed the Northwestern and Minnesota games with a knee injury... Posted season-best four catches for 77 yards against Indiana... Academic All-Big Ten honoree. 2008: Played in all 12 games and started one at wide receiver as a true freshman.
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