The New York Jets signed Columbus Aviators defensive tackle Patrick Jenkins on Wednesday.
Patrick Jenkins is six foot two and weighs 293 pounds. The 22-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, was drafted by the D.C. Defenders in the 2026 UFL Draft. He was traded back to the Defenders on February 22, 2026, for tight end Briley Moore-McKinney. In 2026, Jenkins made 22 tackles (12 solos, 10 assists), six tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in 10 games.
The Arizona Cardinals signed Jenkins as an undrafted free agent on May 27, 2025. In 2025, he made six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists), half a sack, and one quarterback hit in three preseason games. The Cardinals released him on August 25, 2025. The Atlanta Falcons signed Jenkins to the practice squad on December 31, 2025.
Collegiately, Jenkins spent two seasons at TCU (2020-21) with 27 tackles (12 solos, 15 assists), five tackles for loss, and one sack in 18 games for the Horned Frogs. Then, he transferred to Tulane (2022-24) with 107 tackles (57 solos, 50 assists), 27 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 41 games for the Green Wave.
In 2022, he had a career-high 39 tackles (22 solos, 17 assists), nine tackles for loss, three sacks, and one fumble recovery in 14 games. In 2024, he made 33 tackles (15 solos, 18 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and two pass breakups in 13 games.
