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Athlete. Motivational Speaker. Entrepreneur.
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An Athlete, a motivational speaker and Entrepreneur, Shaneil L. Jenkins journey is one that will inspire many. Jenkins grew up in some of the most difficult conditions. Although the odds were against him, he pushed through adversity with faith to pursue his dream and goal of becoming a professional Football Player.
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Shaneil L. Jenkins
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Early Life
Jenkins attended Suitland High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Shepherd University, where he became a starter as a junior, registering 29 tackles (10.5 for loss), 7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 2 passes defensed.
In his senior season of 2015, during which the Rams advanced to the NCAA Division II championship game, Jenkins was named the Mountain East Conference Defensive Player of the Year with 29 tackles (24 tackles for a loss ), 13.5 Sacks 4 forced fumbles 1 passed defensed. In addition, Jenkins earned first-team All-Region honors from CCA and Don Hansen's Football Gazette, as well as third-team Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-America honors and honorable mention D2Football.com All-America accolades. Jenkins was a 2015 finalist for Cliff Harris Award, given annually to the top defensive player in Division II, Division III and NAIA college football.He finished his college career with 48 games, 100 tackles and 27 sacks.
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Professional career
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Dallas Cowboys
On August 7, 2016, Jenkins was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to provide depth because of injuries on the defensive line. He was moved from defensive end to defensive tackle, where he could use his power and be more effective. Even though he had a short time with the team, he was able to provide quality snaps and register 2 sacks in the first two preseason games. The head coach was on record saying Jenkins would have a place on the 53 man roster before suffering a knee injury. On August 30, he was waived/injured and placed on the injured reserve list after clearing waivers. On September 2, he was waived with an injury settlement.
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Seattle Seahawks
On December 6, 2016, Jenkins was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 16, 2017. He was waived on August 12, 2017 settled with the club later on in regards to an injury.
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New York Jets
On July 28, 2018, Jenkins signed with the New York Jets. He was waived and was placed on injured reserve.
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Ottawa Redblacks
On March 27, 2019, Jenkins signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.
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