Kris Jenkins Jr. brings NFL-ready power, but Michigan already made its move
In the 2023 season, Kris Jenkins Jr. was one of Michigan’s tone-setting interior defenders, helping power a national title run with the kind of run-stuffing strength, leverage, and motor that coaches love. He was viewed as a top-50 NFL prospect and a top-five defensive tackle in the draft, which tells you the tape matched the hype: disruptive against the run, active enough to matter on passing downs, and steady in big moments. If you want a rugged, physical DL who won’t blink under pressure, Jenkins is your guy—but he’s now in the NFL, not on Michigan’s roster.
