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Kris Jenkins

DT

Drafted 49th overall in the 2nd round of the 2024 draft, Kris Jenkins arrived from Michigan. He's currently with CIN, in his 3rd season in the league. His 46.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 47th percentile.

Size

6'3", 310#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 2, 49th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
61.8

79th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3+1.69
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2+0.77
Availability×0.1+0.23

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CIN61.84
2025CIN46.412
2024CIN48.314

Career profile

Kris Jenkins has appeared in 30 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 48.3, in the 50th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB—72.7
Week 2HOU—40.6
Week 3PIT—40.4
Week 4JAX—76

Kris Jenkins — common questions

What position does Kris Jenkins play?
Kris Jenkins is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Kris Jenkins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kris Jenkins has played for CIN (2024–2026).
Where did Kris Jenkins go to college?
Kris Jenkins played college football at Michigan.
When was Kris Jenkins drafted?
Kris Jenkins was selected in round 2, 49th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kris Jenkins scored?
Kris Jenkins has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Kris Jenkins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kris Jenkins rated 61.8 for 2026, the 79th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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