Patrick Jenkins

Patrick Jenkins (born August 20, 2003) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs and Tulane Green Wave.

Early life Jenkins attended John Ehret High School in Marrero, Louisiana. As a junior, he notched 17 tackles for a loss and 15 sacks, while being named the 8-5A Defensive MVP as an all-district defensive lineman. After his senior season, Jenkins accepted an invite to play in the All-American Bowl.

Recruiting Coming out of high school, Jenkins was rated as a four-star recruit and initially committed to play college football for the LSU Tigers over offers from schools such as TCU, Arkansas, Miami, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. He later flipped his commitment to play for the TCU Horned Frogs. After the 2021 season, Jenkins entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Tulane Jenkins transferred to play for the Tulane Green Wave. In the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic, he recorded a safety as he helped Tulane to a win. In 2022, Jenkins totaled 39 tackles with nine being for a loss, and three sacks, earning second-team all-American Athletic Conference (AAC) honors. In the 2023 season, he tallied 35 tackles with 11.5 being for a loss, five and a half sacks, and was named first-team all AAC for his performance.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Jenkins signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 27, 2025 as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 25.

Atlanta Falcons On December 31, 2025, Jenkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.

DC Defenders On January 14, 2026, Jenkins was selected by the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).

Columbus Aviators On February 10, 2026, Jenkins was traded to the Columbus Aviators in exchange for TE Briley Moore.

New York Jets On August 5, 2026, Jenkins signed with the New York Jets but was waived the next day.

Cleveland Browns On August 7, 2026, Jenkins was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. On August 28, 2026, Jenkins was waived.