DB Malcolm Jenkins (All B1G, All-American, Thorpe Award, All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl Champion)

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CPD

Buckeyes' blanket


Saturday, September 30, 2006


How Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins has fared in pass coverage this year. A review of the first four games found receivers well-covered and these results when teams threw at Jenkins:

SEPT. 2, NORTHERN ILLINOIS

1. Incomplete, pass over deep middle to receiver Britt Davis, arrived same time as the ball and knocked it down.

2. Incomplete, quarterback under pressure overthrows pass to sideline, where coverage was tight on tight end Brandon Beal.

3. Incomplete, quarterback flushed out, throws to back of end zone, where tight end Jake Nordin was covered.

4. 2-yard completion, on swing pass to Davis, made immediate hit.

5. Incomplete, off-target pass nearly picked off the ground for an interception.

6. 2-yard completion, crossing route to Davis, immediate tackle made at the 4-yard line.

Results: 6 tries, 2 completions for 4 yards.

SEPT. 9, TEXAS

1. 15-yard pass interference penalty, bumped receiver Limas Sweed on pass into end zone.

2. 5-yard completion, quick pass to Sweed, made tackle.

3. 29-yard completion, one-on-one coverage against running back Selvin Young, Young adjusted back to underthrown ball, made immediate tackle.

4. 14-yard completion, to Sweed, who had inside position on short post, made tackle.

5. Incomplete, knocked down end-zone lob to Sweed in one-on-one coverage, fell to ground fighting for the ball.

6. Incomplete, miscommunication on route, Sweed wasn't near the ball.
Results: 6 tries, 3 completions for 48 yards, 1 15-yard penalty.

SEPT. 16, CINCINNATI

1. 21-yard completion, to receiver Bill Poland after quarterback rolled out, then made the tackle.

2. 21-yard completion, after he came up to stop a scrambling quarterback and the pass was thrown over him to receiver Dominick Goodman.

3. Interception, had inside position on a lob to Poland.

4. Interception by teammate Anderson Russell, but was also right there with coverage on a double-pass trick play.

Results: 4 tries, 2 completions for 42 yards, 1 interception.

SEPT. 23, PENN STATE

1. 4-yard completion, short sideline pass to running back Tony Hunt, made immediate tackle.

2. Incomplete, knocked down a deep out to receiver Jordan Norwood.

3. 8-yard completion, sideline pass to receiver Brendan Perretta, made immediate tackle.

4. Interception, stepped in front of pass lofted to tight end Kevin Darlin, returned 61 yards for a touchdown.

5. 11-yard completion, sideline pass to receiver Derrick Williams, made tackle.

Results: 5 tries, 3 completions for 23 yards, 1 interception.

TOTALS: 21 tries, 10 completions for 117 yards, 1 15-yard penalty, 2 interceptions.

- Doug Lesmerises

 

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CPD

GOTCHA COVERED

Ohio State sophomore Malcolm Jenkins turns the corner

Saturday, September 30, 2006

Doug Lesmerises
Plain Dealer Reporter

Iowa City, Iowa- Malcolm Jenkins has played well as Ohio State's No. 1 cover cornerback this season. What matters more is that, on the field, he acts like he's playing even better than he is.
When Ashton Youboty decided to turn pro after last season, Jenkins was one of the first people he called. The news brought on an "Oh, man," moment for the sophomore cornerback who all of a sudden had more experience than anyone in the Ohio State secondary.
"I guess that leaves me to take over," Jenkins thought to himself.
Now he won't stop talking or leading or celebrating.
While making two interceptions in four games, Jenkins has typically found himself guarding the opponent's top receiver during Ohio State's 4-0 start. That's nothing compared to practice, where he gives it to two of the better receivers in the country on a weekly basis.
"Malcolm is a great player," Ohio State receiver Ted Ginn Jr. said. "He's physical, and he likes to talk trash. Some guys can't take that, and he talks trash every day."
"He has that one quality that all great defensive backs have," OSU receiver Anthony Gonzalez said. "He is fearless. . . . He's all over the field, batting down balls, intercepting passes, making tackles. I don't know if anybody has completed a ball on him all year."
There, in that aura, lies perhaps Jenkins' greatest skill. Off the field, he's a bit of a mumbler, coming across as pleasant yet almost sleepy when talking about his play.
On the field, he's a pinball in the middle of Ohio State's pregame midfield scrum, and he leaps up after every incomplete pass like he is on a pogo stick.
"I do that for my teammates; it gets them hyped," Jenkins said.
His exuberance nearly got him in trouble last week with an almost-early spike on his interception return for a touchdown, but he's not a hot dog.
He's also not invincible. He just acts like he is.
In fact, a review of the first four games found 10 passes completed against him this season - not bad, but not the total clampdown of which Gonzalez spoke. Jenkins was exactly what a young defense needed, though: a guy who would play well but convince everyone he's all-world.
"The big thing I see is his leadership back there," OSU defensive coordinator Jim Heacock said. "He's kind of like the guy who makes plays out there and plays with a lot of confidence, as he should."
Not that he had a choice.
Jenkins played in 10 games as a freshman last season, making six starts, so when all four secondary starters left, he was the only Buckeyes player everyone knew would be on the field in the secondary this season. The 19-year-old sophomore was an instant veteran.
In Week 2, the leader played perfect one-on-one defense on an end-zone lob to top Texas receiver Limas Sweed, still wrestling for the ball as they landed out of bounds together, the pass incomplete.
The next week, while giving up 2 inches to Cincinnati receiver Bill Poland, he again had perfect inside coverage, snagging his first pick of the season.
Then last week, he read Penn State quarterback Anthony Morelli, leapt to grab the ball at its highest point and raced 61 yards for the clinching touchdown.
At 6-1, 202 pounds, Jenkins possesses the size needed to go up and battle for balls or to take down receivers when they do make a catch in front of him. With 4.3-second speed in the 40-yard dash, the former 400-meter New Jersey state track champ can run with anyone.
It's about more than size and speed.
Ohio State knew it had plenty of size and speed among the inexperienced players on its defense this year. The Buckeyes didn't know if they had the necessary edge.
Today against Iowa's Drew Tate, the first veteran quarterback Ohio State has faced this season, the Buckeyes will need that edge more than ever. This is the day they might find out if their secondary act is for real.
"If I was an offensive coordinator, I'd test us," Jenkins said.
If Jenkins passes, you'll know, and so will his teammates. No matter how he plays, his attitude will say it's an "A."
To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:
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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

DNN

Timeout with Malcolm Jenkins



Saturday, September 30, 2006


Is it true that you've only given up a couple receptions this year?
"Maybe two or three. (Texas Longhorns') Limas Sweed caught one, and their running back, Jamaal Charles, had one. I don't like giving up passes ? even if it's a 2-yard gain. That's my mentality."
Are you proud to be a
New Jersey native?
"I am. When Rutgers was struggling, a lot of New Jersey guys would go everywhere else. Nobody really knows us. But the people who come out of New Jersey all make an impact ? like (former Wisconsin tailback) Anthony Davis. A lot of guys in my class are doing great things not only in the Big Ten, but all across the country."
Has going to college so far from home been good for you?
"It's made me be independent and self-motivated. Everybody who supported me at home ? and kept me doing the right things ? has helped me do that for myself now."
OK, are you sure you waited until you crossed the goal line on your touchdown against Penn State before getting rid of the ball?
"I thought I did, but when I saw it on film, it was close. They gave it to me,
so I guess I did."

 

[Padraig]

"I don't like giving up passes, even if it's a 2 yard gain. That's my mentality."


Football Term: Lock-down Corner

Definition: Malcolm Jenkins :osu:

It's pleasantly easy to forget that this kid is only a true sophomore. Stud.

edit:

Woo Hoo! 500th post...and perfectly content to 'spend it' discussing MJ.

 

[Best Buckeye]

"I don't like giving up passes, even if it's a 2 yard gain. That's my mentality."


Football Term: Lock-down Corner

Definition: Malcolm Jenkins :osu:

It's pleasantly easy to forget that this kid is only a true sophomore. Stud.

edit:

Woo Hoo! 500th post...and perfectly content to 'spend it' discussing MJ.

Not to take anything at all away from jenkins because he is good. and "lockdown" is a good term., has he played against a receiver good enough to qualify him as a lockdown. Was Sweed good enough?
:osu:

 

[daddyphatsacs]

Not to take anything at all away from jenkins because he is good. and "lockdown" is a good term., has he played against a receiver good enough to qualify him as a lockdown. Was Sweed good enough?
:osu:

Sweed is one of the better Receivers in the Big 12, so I'd say yes. Here are his stats so far this season.

GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G
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Sweed, Limas 5 19 340 17.9 5 60 68.0

 

[Best Buckeye]

Sweed is one of the better Receivers in the Big 12, so I'd say yes. Here are his stats so far this season.

GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G
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Sweed, Limas 5 19 340 17.9 5 60 68.0

Dang , now i have to ask who the highest rated receivers in the contry are, besides Ginn and Gonzo/

 

[OSUsushichic]

Just based on yardage:

Name Team G Rec Yds Y/G Avg Lng TD
Robert Meachem Tenn 5 27577115.421.4845
Najah Pruden KeSt 5 23542108.423.6643
Jarett Dillard Rice 5 38511102.213.4507
Johnnie Lee Higgins UTEP 4 30493123.216.4716
Ryne Robinson MiaO 5 3749098.013.2534
Derek Kinder Pitt 5 2348597.021.1806
Jaison Williams Ore 4 28462115.516.5674
Darius Hill BaSt 5 2545390.618.1426
Mario Manningham Mich 5 2145290.421.5697
Dallas Baker Fla 5 2744889.616.6335
Joel Filani TexT 5 3444689.213.1545
Keith Brown Ala 5 3044689.214.9382
DeSean Jackson Cal 5 2744589.016.5527
Rhema McKnight ND 5 3243386.613.5446
Trent Shelton Bay 5 2943086.014.8753
Calvin Johnson GT 5 2542685.217.0667
David Harvey Akr 5 1741583.024.4635
Sidney Rice SCar 5 2540480.816.2465
Keenan Burton UK 5 2439979.816.6733
Dustin Keller Purd 5 2339579.017.2691
Bryan Anderson CeMI 5 3039579.013.2502
William Franklin Mo 5 2439478.816.4684
Craig Davis LSU 5 2539478.815.8301
Dorien Bryant Purd 5 3039278.413.1533
Chris Williams NMSU 4 2838997.213.9643
Adarius Bowman OKSt 4 1538496.025.6753
Marcus Smith UNM 5 2338176.216.6615
Malcolm Kelly Okla 4 1737994.822.3734
Jayson Swain Tenn 5 2237875.617.2515
Anthony Gonzalez OHSt 5 2437374.615.5334
Chandler Williams FIU 5 3336673.211.1450

 

[Best Buckeye]

Thanks Chic
Sweed isnt even on that list so I could say ( for arguements sake) he hasnt played against a real top notched receiver. I also noticed that Gonzo is on the list but not Ginn

 

[Padraig]

Sweed isnt even on that list so I could say ( for arguements sake) he hasnt played against a real top notched receiver.



I also noticed that Gonzo is on the list but not Ginn

So since Sweed isn't on that list of the statistically best WRs in the nation to this point, by your logic he isn't one of the best WRs in the nation.

Then Ted Ginn Jr. isn't 'top notch' either? (by your own logic)

Sweed is very good.

 

[Best Buckeye]

So since Sweed isn't on that list of the statistically best WRs in the nation to this point, by your logic he isn't one of the best WRs in the nation.

Then Ted Ginn Jr. isn't 'top notch' either? (by your own logic)

Sweed is very good.

Yes I agree with you it was just "for arguements sake" But I also think that Gonzo is just as good if not better than Ginn

 

[daddyphatsacs]

But I also think that Gonzo is just as good if not better than Ginn

I agree.

Back on the Sweed thing.......you could also argue that Texas hasn't thrown him the ball a whole hell of a lot because they have been running the ball down the throats of the last couple of teams they have played.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

I would say we have faced some pretty good WR's.

Sweed is a stud and will be a first or second round draft pick whenever he goes to the draft. Not sure on his actual grade.

PSU had a good core of receivers with good speed.

I would say that Jenks has shut down some decent receivers.

 

[Dryden]

Not to take anything at all away from jenkins because he is good. and "lockdown" is a good term., has he played against a receiver good enough to qualify him as a lockdown. Was Sweed good enough?
:osu:

Yes. He plays against Ginn, Gonzo, Hall, Robo, Hartline, Dukes, and others every single day in practice. After a summer of skeleton drills, then two-a-days covering those guys, game day is easy.

It isn't a coincidence that OSU has been churning out elite NFL WRs and DBs for over a decade now. One feeds the other, and both positions benefit as a result.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Jenkins hoping Gophers test him
Teams don?t often throw near OSU cornerback

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH




The tattoo on Malcolm Jenkins? upper left arm reads, "Fear No Man," a motto that Ohio State?s opponents are not following.
As the season progresses, teams seem to be fearing Jenkins, a sophomore cornerback who?s gaining a reputation as OSU?s latest shutdown corner.
"Teams have gone away from testing me sometimes," Jenkins said this week. "You get kind of lulled to sleep sometimes when you?re not getting much action."
That might change today, though, when Minnesota (3-5, 0-4) comes to Ohio Stadium with an experienced quarterback in Bryan Cupito and nothing to lose.
Last season in the Metrodome, Cupito lit up the Buckeyes for 396 passing yards, including a number of deep throws. It was former cornerback Ashton Youboty?s toughest day at Ohio State.
"I give credit to (the Gophers), they had a wonderful day and Cupito did real well delivering the ball," cornerback Antonio Smith said. "(Youboty) was right there a lot of plays and just wasn?t able to make the play. Sometimes that happens as a corner, you?re in the right spot and you?re in good position, (but the receivers) make plays just like we do."
That hasn?t happened much this season against Jenkins, though. He raised eyebrows as a 17-year-old freshman last season, playing his way into the lineup.
With all four secondary starters departing, Jenkins was heavily counted on this fall as one of the few returning players with experience. He has lived up to the expectations. Through eight games, he has 30 tackles and three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown against Penn State.
But it?s the lack of numbers that say even more. Against Texas, Jenkins was glued to receiver Limas Sweed. Jenkins broke up a pass for Sweed into the end zone and limited him to three catches for 37 yards.
Last week, Indiana moved top receiver James Hardy all over the field to try to avoid Jenkins. Hardy had six catches for just 45 yards.
"I don?t think too many teams are going to throw his way," cornerback Donald Washington said. "He?s big, he?s fast, he can hit and he?s got great hands. He?s a big-time player, so if (teams) do decide to throw it to him, I think they?ll suffer for it."
Coach Jim Tressel said he believes Jenkins is turning into "one of those great OSU cornerbacks." Since 1997, five Ohio State cornerbacks have been NFL first-round draft picks: Shawn Springs, Antoine Winfield, Ahmed Plummer, Nate Clements and Chris Gamble.
"That played a big part in me coming here, because I knew they had a tradition of sending a lot of DBs to the league," said Jenkins, a Piscataway, N.J., native.
He has at least this season and next before he can think of reaching the NFL. And he certainly can enhance his reputation with a big game today.
After not seeing much action in the past month, Jenkins is looking forward to what he hopes is a busy afternoon.
"I just see it as a challenge," he said. "I feel like if they?re going to throw at me or any of my teammates, they expect their man to come down with it, and that?s a deliberate challenge to me.
"(The Gophers) test everybody, so hopefully I can make the plays that come to me."
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