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Michael Jenkins

WR

Michael Jenkins came into the league as a 1st-round selection (29th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Ohio State. He last played in 2012 with MIN, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Last season's 42.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 31st percentile among WRs, below average for the position. Size is his calling card, grading in the 87th percentile among his peers. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 354 catches for 4,427 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 214#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 29th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2012

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
42.2

31th percentile among WRs

16 games · 72 targets

Role×0.14+0.07
Hands×0.1-0.39
Volume×0.12+0.48
Total EPA×0.22-0.42
EPA/target×0.3-0.76
Yards/target×0.12-1.06

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size87▶

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

Receiving

Hands39▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat35▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability16▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share56▶

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

Air-Yards Share76▶

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

Impact

Efficiency18▶

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

Volume71▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012MIN42.216404492
2011MIN49.811384663
2010ATL60.211415052
2009ATL47.715506351
2008ATL58.415507773
2007ATL53.515535324
2006ATL53.3162394367
2005ATL55.813365083
2004ATL39.1927119

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Michael Jenkins has played in 121 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: ATL (2004–2010), MIN (2011–2012).

He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 354 passes for 4,427 yards and 25 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with ATL: 777 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 60.2, in the 77th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
21
2.6/g
258
32/g
1
Away8
19
2.4/g
191
24/g
1
In division6
12
2.0/g
106
18/g
1
Out of division10
28
2.8/g
343
34/g
1
In wins10
21
2.1/g
236
24/g
1
In losses6
19
3.2/g
213
36/g
1
On grass4
10
2.5/g
125
31/g
1
On turf12
30
2.5/g
324
27/g
1
Indoors11
25
2.3/g
314
29/g
1
Outdoors5
15
3.0/g
135
27/g
1

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB3 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1JAX3 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD56.6
Week 2IND5 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 3SF1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD31.5
Week 4DET1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 5TEN3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD60.3
Week 6WAS6 rec, 67 yds, 1 TD57.2
Week 7ARI1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 8TB4 rec, 78 yds, 0 TD36.8
Week 9SEA2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48
Week 10DET2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 12CHI2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD39.2
Week 13GB—21.9
Week 14CHI4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD62.4
Week 15LAR1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 16HOU2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD64
Week 17GB3 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD56.1

Michael Jenkins — common questions

What position does Michael Jenkins play?
Michael Jenkins is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Michael Jenkins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Jenkins has played for ATL (2004–2010), MIN (2011–2012).
Where did Michael Jenkins go to college?
Michael Jenkins played college football at Ohio State.
When was Michael Jenkins drafted?
Michael Jenkins was selected in round 1, 29th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Jenkins scored?
Michael Jenkins has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (25 receiving).
What is Michael Jenkins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Jenkins rated 42.2 for 2012, the 31st percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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