Malcolm Jenkins

Malcolm Jenkins (born December 20, 1987) is an American former professional football player who played safety for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, earning consensus All-American honors and winning the Jim Thorpe Award. Jenkins was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft and played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2014 to 2019. Prior to his professional career, Jenkins played high school football at Piscataway Township High School in New Jersey, where he helped lead his team to three consecutive state championships. He was also a standout track athlete, winning the state title in the 400 meters as a junior.