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Janoris Jenkins | Defensive Back

Team: St. Louis Rams
Age / DOB:  (24) / 10/29/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 193
College: North Alabama
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Rams second-round pick Janoris Jenkins was a healthy scratch in Week 10 due to a violation of team rules.
Jenkins donned street clothes on the sideline, along with Chris Givens, another rookie who was suspended for the game for the same reasons. It's believed Jenkins and Givens simply didn't show up to last Tuesday's practice, coming off St. Louis' bye week. Bradley Fletcher for Jenkins, with rookie Trumaine Johnson at nickel back. Danny Amendola replaced Givens at wide receiver. Sun, Nov 11, 2012 10:32:00 PM
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

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Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

Rams RCB Janoris Jenkins (back) did not participate in practice on Wednesday.

No injury was disclosed after Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, which is typical with Jeff Fisher-run teams. The second-round rookie and ex-Florida Gator started out red-hot with the rest of the St. Louis pass defense, but Jenkins gave up a head-scratching touchdown in Week 6, where he let Fins WR Marlon Moore run right by him for a 29-yard score. We'll know more on Jenkins' status later this week.
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 08:45:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

Rams CB Janoris Jenkins is expected to take over as the primary punt returner with Danny Amendola (collarbone) sidelined.

Impressing in coverage as a rookie starter, Jenkins leads the team with nine pass breakups. He had a sterling 21.7 yard average with a school-record three touchdowns on 18 punt returns at North Alabama last season.
Source: StLouisRams.com
Thu, Oct 11, 2012 07:34:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

The Rams official website confirms second-round CB Janoris Jenkins has a firm grasp on the starting job opposite Cortland Finnegan.

"Janoris Jenkins continues to impress out here," said assistant head coach Dave McGinnis. Jenkins has been one of the most consistent players in camp, regardless of position. The Rams pass defense should be much improved after their turn as fantasy star-makers in 2011.
Source: StLouisRams.com
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 08:10:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

Appearing on SportsCenter Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter singled out Rams second-round CB Janoris Jenkins as one of the most impressive rookies around NFL training camps.

"Through a week of training camp, Janoris Jenkins has flashed Pro Bowl potential," stated Schefter. "He's looked like a natural corner, like he can man that position. Has looked like a difference maker at the cornerback spot, like a future Pro Bowl player. The Rams are very excited about what they've seen from their young cornerback so far." If Jenkins keeps his head on straight, he could lock down left cornerback in St. Louis long term.
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 02:16:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

Rams agreed to terms with No. 39 overall pick CB Janoris Jenkins on a four-year, $5 million contract.

The deal includes $3.1 million guaranteed. Per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, that's the biggest increase in percentage of guaranteed money for any second-rounder over their 2011 equivalent. It's unclear what, if any, protective language is included in the deal. One of the draft's most gifted but troubled talents, Jenkins could immediately emerge as a starter opposite RCB Cortland Finnegan if he's truly moved beyond his myriad off-the-field issues. A focused and committed Jenkins could be a long-term difference maker on St. Louis' defense.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 10:05:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

The agent for Janoris Jenkins has reportedly balked at St. Louis' offer of a four-year, $5 million rookie deal with a $3 million signing bonus because he is "concerned about how he will be viewed by other potential clients."

In other words, agent Malik Shareef is more concerned with his own wellbeing than that of Jenkins. The story written by Yahoo's Jason Cole has an obvious team-biased slant, but it also sounds like the Rams' contract proposal is fair, considering Jenkins' off-field history. The Rams want the signing bonus split over four seasons to protect themselves "against Jenkins not panning out."
Source: Yahoo Sports
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 07:13:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

The player rep for unsigned second-round pick Janoris Jenkins denies that he's in a serious contract dispute with the Rams.

The sides are reportedly sparring over a pre-draft verbal agreement that Jenkins would hire a business manager of coach Jeff Fisher's choosing. "At no point before, during or after the (draft) was there ever any promise from us to the Rams that Janoris would hire a specific financial advisor," Jenkins' rep said. "Janoris is happy with his situation, happy with his coaches and is ready and focused on preparing for his first NFL training camp." There's clearly some holdup with Jenkins' contract, but it should be resolved before camp.
Source: Scout.com
Sat, Jul 7, 2012 12:45:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

Yahoo! Sports reports the Rams and No. 39 overall pick CB Janoris Jenkins are locked into a dispute over a pre-draft verbal agreement over who will financially advise the rookie.

During the draft, coach Jeff Fisher reportedly twisted the arm of Jenkins' agent, ensuring that the troubled prospect would hire a business manager to help with issues involving the cornerback's four children with three women. That agreement, however, is not allowed and "unheard of," according to the NFLPA. Fisher is said to remain "insistent" that his recommended adviser step in to handle Jenkins' finances. The sides won't agree to a contract until the matter is put to rest.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Thu, Jul 5, 2012 05:19:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

Coach Jeff Fisher is confident that second-round CB Janoris Jenkins will be "a really good player really soon for us."

"He's very talented -— obviously we knew that, and that has shown just in the last couple days," Fisher said. "He's got excellent football intelligence and he carries things from the classroom to the field." Fisher insists the Rams did more background research on Jenkins than any other team, and the unanimous sentiment was, "Take this young man. This stuff is behind him."
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Tue, May 15, 2012 07:07:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

According to SI's Peter King, Rams GM Les Snead or "someone with the organization" will check in on No. 39 pick CB Janoris Jenkins "every day."

"I look the kid in the eye and said, 'It's you and me,'" Snead said. Snead also admitted the Rams may not have taken a chance on Jenkins — who had more character concerns than any other player in the draft — had they not had such an over-abundance of early-round picks. As it is, Jenkins has a strong chance of earning a starting job opposite Cortland Finnegan.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 10:15:00 AM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

The Rams considered No. 39 pick Janoris Jenkins to be the "most talented corner in the draft."

That includes No. 6 pick Morris Claiborne. The Rams settled on WR Brian Quick as the No. 33 pick late Thursday, but began seriously considering Jenkins at No. 39 after he was "receptive" to meeting with a "sports management and advisory firm" on coach Jeff Fisher's recommendation. "Mindful of potential financial complications that could arise due to Jenkins' paternity issues," Fisher wouldn't have selected Jenkins had he not been open to doing so. Jenkins should be given every opportunity to earn a starting job opposite Cortland Finnegan as a rookie.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 10:02:00 AM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

Rams selected North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins with the No. 39 overall pick in the 2012 draft.

This is the pick acquired in the Robert Griffin III trade. Coach Jeff Fisher was part of the Titans brass that went all-in on Pacman Jones, so it's hardly a surprise that he'd roll the dice on a first-round talent with red flags concerning drug use and decision making. On the positive side, Jenkins is second only to Morris Claiborne among corner prospects in terms of pure football talent. He flashed shut-down potential against the likes of A.J. Green and Julio Jones two years ago in the SEC, and should have the opportunity to start right away in an impressive tandem with Cortland Finnegan.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 07:31:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

SI's Peter King expects the Rams to "look hard" at North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins with one of their three second-round picks.

The Rams are expected to draft a receiver at No. 33, but they also have the 39th and 45th overall picks, and Jenkins could be a consideration at one of those spots, assuming he's still available. St. Louis has a major cornerback need even after the $50 million offseason signing of Cortland Finnegan.
Related: Rams
Source: SI.com
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 05:48:00 PM
Janoris Jenkins - DB - Rams

According to the Boston Globe, the Patriots will not use a second-round pick on North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins.

The Pats pick at Nos. 48 and 62. Jenkins probably won't make it past the Rams' three early second-round selections and the Eagles at No. 47, but it sounds like he might have been left off New England's draft board regardless.
Related: Patriots
Source: Shalise Manza Young on Twitter
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 01:06:00 PM

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4Nicholas Johnson
5Scott Pillar
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2Stedman Bailey
3Raymond Radway
4Emory Blake
WR31Chris Givens
TE1Jared Cook
2Zach Potter
3Lance Kendricks
4Cory Harkey
5Mike McNeill
6Cameron Graham
K1Greg Zuerlein
2Brett Baer