| Elgton Jenkins Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6Â ft 5Â in |
| Weight | 141 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 26, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Elgton Jenkins is an American professional football player who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 NFL Draft. He has played for the team as a guard.
Born Name
Elgton Torrance Jenkins Jr.
Nick Name
Elgton
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Clarksdale, Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States
Nationality
Education
Elgton Jenkins studied at Clarksdale High School (CHS), a public high school located in Clarksdale, Mississippi. After that, he attended Mississippi State University for Agriculture and Applied Science (commonly known as Mississippi State University (MSU)) located in Mississippi from 2014 to 2018.
Occupation
Professional Football Player
Family
- Father – Elgton Jenkins Sr.
- Mother – Delandra
- Siblings – He has 2 siblings.
Position
Guard
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
Weight
141 kg or 311 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Bald head
- Sports a beard
Elgton Jenkins Facts
- In the 2019 NFL Draft, Elgton Jenkins was selected in the second round by the Green Bay Packers with the 44th overall pick.
- On May 13, 2019, he went on to sign his four-year rookie contract worth $6.782 million.
- He entered his rookie season as a backup for Green Bay Packers and made his first NFL start in a Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos on September 22, 2019, replacing an injured Lane Taylor.
- Elgton Jenkins went on to earn his first Pro Bowl nod as a starter during the 2020–21 season.
- After David Bakhtiari suffered an injury, Elgton Jenkins filled in for him and entered the 2021 season as the Green Bay Packers‘ starting left tackle. He started eight games there but then suffered a torn ACL in Week 11 of a 34–31 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
- Elgton Jenkins signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers on December 23, 2022, and was named as an alternate to the 2023 Pro Bowl.
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