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Fullback, Vanderbilt, to 1942

Jack Jenkins

Born
May 6, 1921, in Texarkana, Texas
Died
Apr 30, 1982, in Florence, Alabama

Jack Jenkins played fullback at Vanderbilt (to 1942). The Washington Redskins took Jenkins in the first round, No. 10 overall in the 1943 NFL Draft.

Best season
1941
SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy, SEC Player of the Year and 1 more
Drafted
No. 10
Overall, 1943 NFL Draft (Washington Redskins)

Honors

All-America: AP third team 1941

Players of the year, conference and regional honors: Wikipedia’s lists (CC BY-SA), each linked from its honor.

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