Saturday, December 3, 2011
Draft Rewind 2009 - Malcolm Jenkins - New Orleans Saints
By
proscoutdan
Posted at
7:00 AM
What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MALCOLM JENKINS: Ohio State, 6001 204 4.55. Three-and-a-half year starter that has the ability to close suddenly or make up speed. Good recoverability. Can stick his foot in the ground and drive on the ball. Loose hips, smooth and fluid in transition. Can run a back down from behind. Quick to read and react. Thinks on his feet. Quick reactions to play off blocks and make a play. Can turn and run with speed vertical receivers. Keeps position on the receiver and has good leaping ability and timing to make a play on the ball. Willing to support the run. Plays off blocks without getting bounced around. Productive playmaker when tested. Big corner with long arms. Team captain. Good athletic ability. Versatile. Can also play safety. Ball clubs are looking for safeties with corner skills and he fits the bill. He is also comfortable in press coverage to reroute receivers with his long arms. 2008 stats: 57 tackles, 9 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and 11 career interceptions. Consistent performer over his career. BTR:left 4.50, right 4.56. OSR:8/32. First round. (A-34 1/2, H-9 1/4, VJ-33, SS-4.08).