DeRon Jenkins

Wikipedia

DeRon Jenkins
No. 25, 23
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1973-11-14) November 14, 1973 (age 52)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolBreckenridge Hills (MO) Ritenour
CollegeTennessee
NFL draft1996: 2nd round, 55th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-SEC (1995)
  • Arena Football League All-Rookie Team (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles287
Interceptions3
Sacks1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles138
Interceptions6
Touchdowns1
Stats at ArenaFan.com

DeRon Charles Jenkins (born November 14, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. Jenkins also played for the San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Austin Wranglers and Nashville Kats. He is currently a co-host of HGTV's Flip or Flop Nashville.[1]

College career

Jenkins attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee.[2]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Jenkins was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft.[3] He spent four years for the Ravens starting 30 of 63 games, recording 202 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.[4]

San Diego Chargers

Before the 2000 season, Jenkins signed with the San Diego Chargers. He spent one season with the Chargers starting 14 of 15 games, recording 55 tackles and one interception.[5]

Tennessee Titans

After a year in San Diego Jenkins signed with the Tennessee Titans for the 2001 season. During his only year with the Titans he started 6 of 15 games and recorded 41 tackles.[6]

Carolina Panthers

On March 18, 2002, Jenkins signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was released on September 1.[7]

Austin Wranglers

After spending three years out of football he signed with the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League in 2004. He spent one season for the Wranglers, recording 54 tackles and two interceptions.[8]

Nashville Kats

Before the 2005 season, Jenkins signed with the Nashville Kats. He spent two seasons with the Kats recording 84 tackles and four interceptions.[9]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckIntYdsTDLngFFFRYdsTD
1996BAL 152282530.000000100
1997BAL 166444220.01150150100
1998BAL 167565330.010000100
1999BAL 1615636031.000002000
2000SDG 1514555050.01160160000
2001TEN 156413740.000001000
9350287267201.03310163300

Post-football

Jenkins is a licensed general contractor who has been renovating houses throughout Nashville and Atlanta. He is a co-host with real estate broker Page Turner on HGTV's Flip or Flop Nashville which premiered in January 2018.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Mink, Ryan (May 16, 2018). "The Caw: Former Ravens Second-Round Pick Is Now an HGTV 'Flip or Flop' Host". Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  2. Stipe, Zach (January 31, 2019). "VFL DeRon Jenkins Now a Star on HGTV's Flip or Flop Nashville". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  3. "1996 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  4. "DeRon Jenkins Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  5. "DeRon Jenkins 2000 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  6. "DeRon Jenkins 2001 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  7. "DeRon Jenkins NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. September 1, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  8. "Austin Wranglers Team History - 2004". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  9. "Nashville Kats Team History - 2005". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.