Kydran Jenkins

Kydran Jenkins (born July 3, 2002) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers as a defensive end and linebacker.

Early life Jenkins attended Jefferson County High School in Louisville, Georgia. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers over offers from schools such as Missouri, Western Kentucky, South Florida, Navy, Liberty and Tulane.

College career In 2021, Jenkins tallied 35 tackles with eight being for a loss, five sacks, and a pass deflections. In 2022, he recorded 32 tackles with eight being for a loss, four sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble. In week 8 of the 2023 season, Jenkins recorded his first career collegiate touchdown off a fumble recovery versus Nebraska. He finished the season with 57 tackles with 15.5 being for a loss, seven and a half sacks, a pass deflection, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and a touchdown, earning an all-Big Ten Conference honorable mention.

Professional career

On October 6, 2025, Jenkins was signed to the practice roster of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).