Patrick

Jenkins

Tune drew minimal interest from dynasty managers back in 2023, when Kyler Murray was rehabbing from a torn ACL. He will now seek clipboard duties elsewhere. The Cardinals also waived CB Ekow Boye-Doe, TE Oscar Cardenas, OL McClendon Curtis, CB Steven Gilmore, DL Patrick Jenkins, LB Vi Jones, OL Roy Mbaeteka, WR Nate McCollum, OLB Benton Whitley and released WR Andre Baccellia.

Jenkins (6'2"/285) was a big signing in 2020, as the Horned Frogs managed to flip him from LSU. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to have gone that well for Jenkins. He appeared in 14 games in his career, accruing 26 total tackles, five tackles for loss and one sack. The former four-star recruit had a few offers from top schools like Texas A&M and the aforementioned LSU.

"[Jenkins is] a pass-rush specialist [who] can thrive as a 3-technique or a situational defensive end in a three- and four-man front as he’ll be used at LSU,” writes Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman of the 6-foot-2, 285-pounder. Jenkins opted in with the Tigers over offers from Miami, Arkansas, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Colorado, among others. The Marrero, Louisiana, native ranks as Rivals’ No. 32 defensive tackle in the 2020 class.

Jenkins (6'2/285) is a huge signing for the Horned Frogs as he had originally committed to his hometown school of LSU. The Tigers had already received five other commitments from 2020 defensive tackles so it’s hard to feel bad for them, but Jenkins is a very highly-touted prospect that is rated as the 15th best DT in the 2020 class by 247Sports. Jenkins will showcase his skills in the All-American Bowl this January.

Jenkins made the announcement on his Twitter account, thanking the LSU coaches but deciding to do what was best for him. It’s a big loss for the Tigers’ recruiting class, as the 6-foot-2, 285-pound defender not only ranks sixth in 247Sports list of the best players in the state of Louisiana, but the 15th best defensive tackle in the class altogether. He’s also known to have offers from schools like Miami, Texas A&M, and a host of other usual powers. While it is a big loss for the class, it’s worth noting that LSU has five other commits at defensive tackle.