Jon Jenkins

Jonathan R. Jenkins (June 17, 1926 – June 30, 1999) was an American professional football tackle who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the Baltimore Colts and New York Yanks. He played college football at Dartmouth College.

Early life and college Jonathan R. Jenkins was born on June 17, 1926, in Frostburg, Maryland. He attended St. Christopher's Academy in Richmond, Virginia. He was inducted into Dartmouth's athletics hall of fame in 2004.

Professional career Jenkins was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the ninth round, with the 91st overall pick, of the 1949 NFL draft, and by the Baltimore Colts in the 15th round, with the 113th overall pick, of the 1949 AAFC draft. Jenkins became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Colts, who were now a member of the NFL, on July 11, 1950.

Personal life Jenkins died on June 30, 1999, in Frostburg.