2014 NT Courtel Jenkins 6'2" 320lbs from St. Anthony (Jersey City, NJ) is a naturally strong big body that is cat quick in a phone both, which is what you want from NT in a read and react system.
Jenkins doesn't come from a High School with a very developed S&C so future development will be key as he may be raw in that department, but again he has incredible functional strength on the field. His 40yd times are unimpressive to say the least but what is impressive is his initial burst which is what NT needs in that 5 - 10 yd LOS area. He is strong at holding the point of attack but also is equally adapt with disengaging from OL's using various moves. He has quick violent hands which is true equalizer when facing a stronger appoint in the trenches, this should allow him to win a few early battles in college against older players. But I am thinking a red-shirt year would do wonders for this young or Early Enrollment in order to go through a college S&C and spring practice.
Some have questioned St. Anthony's competition and lack of resources, in 4 years they have won 27 games but only beaten 2 teams with winning records. They have lost 3 of 4 playoff games by a score 112-20 and supposedly the playoff team they beat had a 2-7 record. But you can't penalize Jenkins to much for lack of competition because he dominates at camps, winning the 2012 NUC Camp DL MVP the state of New Jersey.
Jenkins currently holds 1 offer from Pitt and several schools have been heavily recruiting him but want him to camp on campus first or wait for SR season evaluations. Some heavy hitters have been down to see him such as - Michigan, Ohio State, Rutgers, Pitt, Florida State, and he has spoken to a couple of Alabama coaches. An that was from his sophomore year going into his JR year, an BAMA doesn't leave the south for their big boys unless they see something special.
Jenkins has a strong interest in UM, and considering his favorite player is RAY LEWIS and before every game he plays a video of Ray Lewis, I would say he would be a cane lock if offered by UM. I am hoping UM picks up their recruit of this Young New Jersey manchild to include him a DT class of Clark, Moten, and Jenkins would be a good haul of kids.
Go Canes
NUC Q&A with Jenkins
www.nationalunderclassmen.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23100&ATCLID=205694478
NUC Ranks Jenkins #2 DT in country
www.nationalunderclassmen.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23100&ATCLID=205427880
2012 New Jersey NUC Camp
[video=youtube;XtzWhYiaa-U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtzWhYiaa-U[/video]
2014 DT Courtel Jenkins (#70) Jr Year Highlights from 2012
[video=youtube;VHRNPyTEpbk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRNPyTEpbk[/video]
Jenkins doesn't come from a High School with a very developed S&C so future development will be key as he may be raw in that department, but again he has incredible functional strength on the field. His 40yd times are unimpressive to say the least but what is impressive is his initial burst which is what NT needs in that 5 - 10 yd LOS area. He is strong at holding the point of attack but also is equally adapt with disengaging from OL's using various moves. He has quick violent hands which is true equalizer when facing a stronger appoint in the trenches, this should allow him to win a few early battles in college against older players. But I am thinking a red-shirt year would do wonders for this young or Early Enrollment in order to go through a college S&C and spring practice.
Some have questioned St. Anthony's competition and lack of resources, in 4 years they have won 27 games but only beaten 2 teams with winning records. They have lost 3 of 4 playoff games by a score 112-20 and supposedly the playoff team they beat had a 2-7 record. But you can't penalize Jenkins to much for lack of competition because he dominates at camps, winning the 2012 NUC Camp DL MVP the state of New Jersey.
Jenkins currently holds 1 offer from Pitt and several schools have been heavily recruiting him but want him to camp on campus first or wait for SR season evaluations. Some heavy hitters have been down to see him such as - Michigan, Ohio State, Rutgers, Pitt, Florida State, and he has spoken to a couple of Alabama coaches. An that was from his sophomore year going into his JR year, an BAMA doesn't leave the south for their big boys unless they see something special.
Jenkins has a strong interest in UM, and considering his favorite player is RAY LEWIS and before every game he plays a video of Ray Lewis, I would say he would be a cane lock if offered by UM. I am hoping UM picks up their recruit of this Young New Jersey manchild to include him a DT class of Clark, Moten, and Jenkins would be a good haul of kids.
Go Canes
NUC Q&A with Jenkins
www.nationalunderclassmen.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23100&ATCLID=205694478
NUC Ranks Jenkins #2 DT in country
www.nationalunderclassmen.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23100&ATCLID=205427880
2012 New Jersey NUC Camp
[video=youtube;XtzWhYiaa-U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtzWhYiaa-U[/video]
2014 DT Courtel Jenkins (#70) Jr Year Highlights from 2012
[video=youtube;VHRNPyTEpbk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRNPyTEpbk[/video]
