Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State – NFL Draft Player Profile

The 2021 offensive tackle class has good depth, but one NFL Draft prospect who doesn’t always get mentioned is Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins. Jenkins is an incredibly intriguing offensive line prospect. What exactly does he bring to the table, and where does his stock measure out after analyzing his traits?

Teven Jenkins NFL Draft Profile

• Position: Offensive Tackle
• School: Oklahoma State
• Current Year: Redshirt Senior
• Height: 6’5 7/8”
• Weight: 317 pounds

Tony Pauline’s Teven Jenkins Scouting Report

Positives: Athletic tackle prospect with potential on both the left and right side. Sets with a wide base, bends his knees, and is quick with his hands. Stays square, shows strength, and easily turns defenders from the action. Nicely adjusts to oncoming opponents. Fires out to the second level, gets fits on linebackers and seals them from the action. Smooth pulling across the line of scrimmage and effective blocking in motion. Keeps his feet moving, displays solid lateral blocking range, and anchors in pass protection. Strong enough to move opponents off the line run blocking.

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Negatives: Could do a better job sinking his butt at the line of scrimmage. Does not possess long arms for tackle.

Analysis: Jenkins is athletic, agile, and powerful, and blocks with proper fundamentals. He needs a bit of polish, but has starting potential at the next level, and he’s a versatile lineman who could be used in a multitude of offensive systems.

Teven Jenkins Player Profile

Time brings change, but one thing it can’t change is the Big 12. For years, the Big 12 has been known for its steady offensive production, and that still rings true today. With the need for offense always present, there exists a supplementary need for blocking as well.

Teven Jenkins got swept up in the perpetual arms race back in 2016. Then a three-star recruit out of Topeka, Kansas, Jenkins had offers from numerous schools, including Big 12 programs Kansas and Kansas State. Uninspired by those offers, Jenkins chose to sign with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, where he’d take the next step in his football career.

Teven Jenkins’ career as an Oklahoma State offensive tackle

Coming into Stillwater at 6-foot-6, 290 pounds, Jenkins needed some time to prepare his frame for the college football stage. Thus, he redshirted his true freshman campaign, then entered the 2017 season as one of the team’s top reserve offensive linemen. In 2017, Jenkins played in all 12 games, logging three starts — two at guard and one at tackle.

For Jenkins, the next logical progression was to start in 2018. The talented offensive lineman started ten games at right tackle and three games at left tackle, filling in for an injured starter on the left side. In 2019, the Oklahoma State tackle reprised his role as an impact starter, helping Chuba Hubbard break the 2,000-yard mark.

Teven Jenkins’ final season with the Cowboys

Entering his third season as a full-time starter with Oklahoma State, expectations were high for Jenkins in 2020. He had no trouble meeting those expectations and found himself earning NFL Draft buzz by year’s end. The Oklahoma State tackle played until late November, then announced his intentions to opt out and prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. Injuries played a role in his decision, but Jenkins had played well enough to make a good impression.

Despite opting out early, Jenkins still earned first-team All-Big 12 honors, joining an all-star team that included Creed Humphrey, Samuel Cosmi, and Jack Anderson. In addition to declaring for the draft, Jenkins also accepted an invite to the Reese’s Senior Bowl in January of 2021.

Analyzing Teven Jenkins’ NFL Draft profile

It’s not hard to be a fan of Teven Jenkins’ tape. The guy is a brawler, and at around 6-foot-6, 320 pounds, he has a lot of weight to throw around. He’s an extremely powerful offensive lineman whose hands displace defenders easily. He also has the aggressive mentality necessary to maximize that skill set.

Jenkins’ hands do well to streamline his physical traits. The Oklahoma State tackle has good grip strength as a run blocker, and once he establishes an anchor, he has the straight-line explosiveness and leg churn to power through players and drive them into oblivion.

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In pass protection, Jenkins has nicely-refined hand usage, and his heavy hands allow him to neutralize edge rushers early. He also has the torque capacity to throw players down, and his finishing mentality shines through on occasion.

Expanding on Jenkins’ athleticism, he has some good athletic building blocks as well. As mentioned above, his explosiveness can be surprising for his size, and he also moves well into the second level. Jenkins follows good angles to his targets, which allows him to impose his will in its entirety.

Jenkins confirmed his near-elite athleticism at his pro day, where he put up an 84th-percentile 1.77 10-yard split, a 32.5-inch vertical, and 36 bench reps.

What are the concerns with Jenkins?

While Jenkins is an exceptional athlete, I wouldn’t say he’s elite. His footwork coming out of his stance is a bit inconsistent. While he’s shown promise with multiple pass-blocking sets, he can be a bit choppy around the edge, and he doesn’t quite have the fluidity to turn and correct.

Additionally, Jenkins doesn’t have top-tier length. His length should be good enough for most situations. However, his relative lack of wingspan does force him to reach on occasion. And when offensive linemen reach past their center of gravity, it limits their ability to maintain a strong base.

Aside from that, there aren’t many negatives for Jenkins. The Oklahoma State tackle is an extremely well-rounded prospect. He brings exceptional power, aggressiveness, and solid athleticism to build around. He also has enough technical refinement to potentially start early in his career.

Teven Jenkins’ best fits in the 2021 NFL Draft

Jenkins wasn’t widely known before his redshirt senior season, but his play turned heads in 2020. He was an incredibly impactful offensive lineman for the Cowboys, and in the process, he showcased a lot of the necessary traits to carry that impact to the professional level.

While Jenkins is a solid athlete, he’s not elite in that category. His lateral inconsistencies, combined with his lack of elite length, might convince some teams to experiment with him at guard. Having said that, Jenkins has enough short-range burst, power, and tenacity to be considered a potential starter at tackle as well. His experience at guard and both tackle spots will only compound the strength of his NFL Draft profile.

Which teams might serve as good fits for Jenkins?

Jenkins has the power and finishing mentality to be an immediate contributor in power schemes, but he also has enough mobility and motor to flourish in schemes that are more zone-oriented. Teams like the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, and Los Angeles Rams would appreciate Jenkins’ displacement capacity and versatility. But will he be available for them to consider?

In actuality, Jenkins may be gone by mid-Round 1 at this point. His stock has been steadily rising all offseason. Now, with his athleticism confirmed, his visible power and tenacity only generates more confidence. Jenkins could be gone by the 17th pick, to the Los Angeles Raiders. There, he’d fill an immediate need at right tackle. Beyond that, several teams in the 20-30 range have reason to weigh his value.

Jenkins was already a strong NFL Draft prospect before the offseason. However, after testing, his stock will only continue to rise. Jenkins passes the tape test with flying colors, and his athletic numbers also validate his developmental traits. Now, as the draft approaches, the Oklahoma State tackle is a valuable high-floor, high-upside player. Those kinds of investments always carry weight in April.

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