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A.J. Jenkins

WR

A.J. Jenkins came into the league as a 1st-round selection (30th overall) in 2012, drafted out of Illinois. His most recent season came in 2014 with KC, capping a 3-season NFL career. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 84th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 17 catches for 223 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 200#

College

Illinois

Draft

Rd 1, 30th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2014

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
44.7

41th percentile among WRs · limited sample

7 games · 15 targets

Role×0.14-0.78
Hands×0.1-0.28
Volume×0.12-0.75
Total EPA×0.22-0.33
EPA/target×0.3+0.18
Yards/target×0.12-0.41

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed84▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst84▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size43▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands61▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat28▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability64▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share24▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share35▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency62▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume34▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014KC44.77-2993
2013KC44.5768130
2012SF43.61

Career profile

A.J. Jenkins has appeared in 15 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SF (2012), KC (2013–2014).

He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 17 passes for 223 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with KC: 130 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
2
1.0/g
10
5/g
0
Away5
7
1.4/g
83
17/g
0
In division2
5
2.5/g
53
27/g
0
Out of division5
4
0.8/g
40
8/g
0
In wins5
5
1.0/g
74
15/g
0
In losses2
4
2.0/g
19
10/g
0
On grass6
8
1.3/g
66
11/g
0
On turf1
1
1.0/g
27
27/g
0
Outdoors7
9
1.3/g
93
13/g
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2DEN3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 3MIA—41.8
Week 4NE1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD40.6
Week 5SF-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 7LAC2 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD62.6
Week 9NYJ1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 10BUF1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD45.2

A.J. Jenkins — common questions

What position does A.J. Jenkins play?
A.J. Jenkins is listed as a WR.
Which teams has A.J. Jenkins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), A.J. Jenkins has played for SF (2012), KC (2013–2014).
Where did A.J. Jenkins go to college?
A.J. Jenkins played college football at Illinois.
When was A.J. Jenkins drafted?
A.J. Jenkins was selected in round 1, 30th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has A.J. Jenkins scored?
A.J. Jenkins has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is A.J. Jenkins's ScoutIndex Rating?
A.J. Jenkins rated 44.7 for 2014, the 41st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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