2012 NFL Draft Talk: 49ers Select CB Janoris Jenkins
by Dylan DeSimone on Feb 22, 2012 4:00 PM PST
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For this to be the case, it would mean the 49ers first round pick.
Janoris Jenkins, who made his name with the Florida Gators, finished his collegiate career at the University of Northern Alabama after some off the field issues. Since the 49ers have such a strong and disciplined organization, with a great staff, the off-the-field issues don't scare me from Jenkins. Because the bottom line is, the film looks good on him -- good enough where even after switching schools because of multiple arrests, he still has a first round grade.
If Jenkins falls to San Francisco, which is very possible, he might be looking like the best player available and he fills a need. I like him because he's a weapon; he's quick, versatile, gets his hands on the ball and has return ability. He's performed well against a high level of competition at Florida, bringing the fight to guys like Alshon Jefferey, Julio Jones and A.J. Green.
This is also a viable option because the 49ers are believed to pursue a free agent wide receiver, as well as draft one. They can afford to draft one later given what a deep class it is, and with Michael Crabtree back and Joshua Morgan likely returning, they can wait till the 2nd-3rd round to grab one.
Another good thing about Jenkins is that he doesn't shy away from contact and most of the time, is a pretty sound tackler. The 49ers defense is built around the fundamentals, and there's no exception for defensive backs, everyone has to know how to tackle. He is also a model fit for the 49ers in that he always seems to be going for the ball.
At the next level, I could see him as the next Asante Samuel; they sure do play alike. Since free agency hasn't played out yet, we don't know how pressing a need cornerback will be over filling other potential holes but cornerback is already a top 3 need for San Francisco.
What do you think of the possibility of the 49ers using their first round pick on Janoris Jenkins?
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I like Dennard better...
Not as athletic as Jenkins but more physical and he has good ball skills. Furthermore he’s more likely to be sitting at #30 than Jenkins.
Dennard was exposed as too slow during the Senior Bowl.
Plus, Alshon Jeffrey ran away from him in the SC/Nebraska Bowl game this year. And Alshon Jeffrey is NOT fast. Dennard might be a 3rd rounder unless he really improves his stock.
We still have Harbaugh. So there's hope.
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Last year I wanted the 49ers to draft a CB in the first round
but there was no CB to fill the void between Peterson and Prince. So we ended up with Aldon Smith, which was a damn good pick.
This year I want the 49ers to draft a WR in the first round, but if after the combine and the preceding 29 picks in the draft there are no WRs that match the value of the 30th pick, then a CB would be a great addition.
Jenkins, Rogers, Brown, Culliver and Brock/UDFA. Would lock down a position that was in shambles after the 2010 season.
Samuel - the dbag ego I hope
If we lose Rogers, would be fine with this. If we keep Rogers, then we’re drafting at one of our deepest positions.
I believe they'll opt for a later round CB
CB is not a position of strong need unless Carlos Rogers does not resign. They have some good young players. There is good depth at CB all the way into the 4th round of the upcoming draft. They don’t like “bad” characters, and although a good player, JJ is a little light. For all these reasons I think a CB in round 1 is very unlikely.
Not a bad pick...
But think Minnefield UVA or Hosley VTECH can be had in the 2nd as well…
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Feb 22, 2012 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
What is Jenkins 40 time?
Can’t be drafting no slow poke in the first round.
40 times are overrated!
In high school, I was the (way) faster corner but I was the #2 corner because the #1 corner was more physical and was a smarter cornerback than me. I’m sick of stupid 40 times, the Madden video games and emphasis on “speed” is blinding fans and killing football!
by Matthew Endo on Feb 22, 2012 4:55 PM PST up reply actions
Not overrated for C.B's and W.R.'s
Especially if you want to be drafted in the 1st or 2nd round.
Disagree.
For cornerbacks, body control only gets you so far. You need speed at that position perhaps more than at any other.
Baalke thinks the same thing. Did you notice that the DBs he drafted last year (Colin Jones and Chris Culliver) both ran 4.4 or better? That’s not an accident.
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All that matters is how fast you are on the field...
not on a track is all I’m saying. Forward speed only says so much about speed in the game.
by Matthew Endo on Feb 22, 2012 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
Also ss a scientist...
40s are very imprecise due to the short measurement of time. There is a reason that the shortest olympic sprint is 60 m. They should be running at least 60 m. In my freshmen year of high school, I ran a 11.2 sec. 100 m.
by Matthew Endo on Feb 22, 2012 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
You're wrong actually (but it reinforces your point)
Shortest Olympic sprint distance is 100m. Though a 40 is good for seeing who can apply kinetic technique instruction.
Also as a scientist...
40s are very imprecise due to the short measurement of time. There is a reason that the shortest olympic sprint is 60 m. They should be running at least 60 m. In my freshmen year of high school, I ran a 11.2 sec. 100 m.
by Matthew Endo on Feb 22, 2012 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
From last year's draft notes:
Re: Jones
He ran 4.34 and 4.38 in the 40, with a vertical of 37, a 10-4 broad jump, a 4.09 short shuttle and a 6.69 in the three-cone drill. Jones did 20 bench bench reps of 225 pounds
Re: Culliver:
Culliver has good size at 6’0’’ and 199 pounds and he has been clocked as fast as 4.32 in the 40-yard dash.
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did not know jones was that fast
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 22, 2012 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
Baalke watches the stopwatch to an almost worrying degree.
It’s not the only thing he watches, though. Aldon Smith didn’t blaze in the 40 like Vernon Gholston did.
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secondary he seems to; not as important when for dline or oline.
but aldon smith did chase down a qb from behind this year.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 22, 2012 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
its his long arms
his chasing down is falling and extending his arms…
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He drafts athletic players that with proper coaching can become really good.
I mean look at his top 3 picks. Smith, Kaep, Cully
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Jenkins will blaze the 40.
Definitely a 4.4 guy, maybe even in the 4.3’s.
And yes, the pun was intended.
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I would consider drafting Jenkins a complete and utter disaster!!
Why in the world would we want a 5’10", 182# low-character druggie headcase on our roster? If you’re looking for speed (i’m not, within reason), Boykin is faster. If you want ball skills, there are three or four guys better. If you want a straight-shooting team guy, most other prospects are better. I’m hoping that the Cowboys draft Jenkins … they deserve him.
by 49erFanSince1950 on Feb 22, 2012 6:17 PM PST reply actions
Just because you smoke some pot doesn't make you a low character guy
If thats true then most of the young generation is bad.
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by manraj7 on Feb 22, 2012 6:28 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
and many from the old generation too....at some time or other.
Though I think it might be difficult to smoke pot and maintain the focus needed to be a pro athlete.
I mean if he is coming to practice/games high we may have a little problem
but otherwise I don’t see a problem with the pot and I don’t think many fans in Norcal will either…
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The thing is that pot stays in your system for a couple days
Even if you don’t feel high, you’re still not 100% focused. Maybe you’re at 98% and can’t see the difference, but it’s there. I have no problem with pot and think it should be legal, but I still wouldn’t want any 49ers smoking it during the season…though I’d be happy to let all the other NFL players toke away :)
Really held back Kareem
He might have scored twice as many as second all-time!
I love Boykin, but Jenkins is more physical and just as fast.
The Niners love to press receivers off the line and Jenkins does that while still being able to hang with guys down the field.
He’s got great upside. I don’t think the Niners would draft him strictly based on character, but I can see why they would.
We still have Harbaugh. So there's hope.
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If he gets drafted in the first he will be the first CB drafted in the first round that's smaller than 5'10
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by manraj7 on Feb 22, 2012 6:29 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Jenkins can shut down a 24-hour Kinko’s one-on-one.
He has the speed, the instincts, the loose hips, and the short memory that all successful NFL corners must have. The only reason Jenkins won’t be a top-15 pick is because he was busted on two counts of cannabis at Florida and had to transfer to North Alabama to finish his collegiate career. Which is ironic, because in Gainesville, the cops have to drive past four meth labs and a pair of dead hookers just to get to the UF campus.
The good news for Jenkins is that the Bengals have a short memory, too. They don’t care about off-field issues or criminal records. And they know a bargain when they see one – just ask Hue Jackson. I predict the Bengals select Jenkins with one or their two first-rounders before the 49ers have a shot.
by f p soft on Feb 22, 2012 6:34 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
That would be the kind of play the Bengals would make.
He’d basically replace what they had with Johnathan Joseph.
We still have Harbaugh. So there's hope.
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they need a running back and wide receiver too. I don’t know their list of priorities in order but they’re one of the teams that might make a play for mike wallace and benson looks to be on his way out.
by Dylan DeSimone on Feb 22, 2012 8:22 PM PST up reply actions
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Feb 22, 2012 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
I wouldn’t mind first rd pick on a cb, whether it’s Jenkins or another ?
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Feb 22, 2012 8:02 PM PST reply actions
jenkins could be the best cb to come out the past few years
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cliff harris sounds like a good deal in the 3rd or 4th round.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664296/cliff-harris
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agreed, but he'd have to drop to the 5th for the 49ers to make a play for him.
Also, he’s not super physical at 165 lbs.
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165? where did you see that?
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 22, 2012 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
rumors
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I saw it on the link you posted.
Check the “latest news” section. Even on the top right where it lists his dimensions it lists him as 168.
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wow, someone is not eating his wheaties and drinking his protien shakes
there might be a little exaggeration in there also though
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 23, 2012 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
Off topic
If there was a list of player turned coaches and jh is on it. Who got there the fastest?
by mrb24 on Feb 22, 2012 10:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Perhaps along with his stats you could run his rap sheet.
Multiple arrests? Two or twenty? For what, driving without a license or robbing a 7-11?
but then I have a reading problem...
by Bob In Beaverton on Feb 23, 2012 8:10 AM PST reply actions
cam newton is turning out to be ok.
stole a laptop, lied to police, drove with a license, had his license suspended. not sure what to make of those type of things these days. I think it might come down to looking someone in the eye and talking to them to get a feel for them.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 23, 2012 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
If we draft a CB
I like Jenkins, he can definitely ball and I think would be a good fit as a Niner because of the stability of the organization top to bottom, BUT if we were looking for a CB and we have a chance to get Stephen Gillmore out of SC, then you take Stephen Gillmore out of SC. Pairing him with his fellow SC teammate Culliver and I believe it would add some excellent depth to our secondary… All that is if, and that’s a BIG IF, we can’t work something out with Carlos, better to have something proven than to take a chance on anybody from the draft. But if the price isn’t right with Carlos, then it’s time to move on
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