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Jelani Jenkins
60
Games
172
Solo Tackles
3.5
Sacks
Jelani Jenkins is a former linebacker out of Florida, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 104th overall pick (round 4) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played 60 regular-season games from 2013 to 2017, with the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans.
Draft Details
Jelani Jenkins Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIA | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | 15 | 76 | 27 | 9 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | MIA | 13 | 46 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | MIA | 8 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | HOU | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 53 | 161 | 66 | 18 | 3.5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
243 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.65s
Bench Press
27 reps
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