Paul Jenkins brings freshman-sized upside to The Citadel’s defensive front
In the 2026 season, Paul Jenkins is a 6-foot-3, 270-pound freshman defensive lineman for The Citadel, and the early read is clear: he gives the Bulldogs a sturdy, physical body with long-term development potential rather than a stat-sheet avalanche right away. The value here is in his frame, trench size, and fit for a hard-nosed defensive identity; with no meaningful college stat line yet, the intrigue is all about projection, toughness, and how quickly he adapts to the speed of FCS football. If you want a blue-collar DL who can grow into a disruptive interior piece, he’s a worthwhile name to watch.
