A.J. Jenkins

[clyde_carbon]

Woohoo!

 

[clyde_carbon]

I love it.

Now find a way to trade up for Courtney Upshaw in the second.

 

[bvanthielriceyoung]

How the hell do we pass on Peter Konz for Jenkins? Or Steven Hill? Pretty surprising for me. Was not expecting Jenkins

 

[I_am_1z]

I think you're really, really overrating some guys this year. No way were Posey and Jenkins 1st/2nd round picks last year.

http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/san-francisco-49ers/39586-nfl-draft-college-football-33.html

Clyde, you remember this?

 

[Jikkle]

How the hell do we pass on Peter Konz for Jenkins? Or Steven Hill? Pretty surprising for me. Was not expecting Jenkins

Either we're really happy with Kilgore and/or something is up with Konz considering we weren't the only ones to take a pass on him.

 

[bvanthielriceyoung]

Just to add also, I like Jenkins, but not with the other value still on the boa rd. I was actually surprised with how many good players were still there. We need to trade up!

 

[I_am_1z]

I love it.

Now find a way to trade up for Courtney Upshaw in the second.

I think we're the only ones excited about the pick.

Like I said in the last thread, A.J Jenkins reminds me a lot of Mike Wallace and I don't know if Smith can supply him the ball. Would have rather taken Posey over Jenkins because Posey is a WR with a knack for getting open, also though he'd really fit in Harbaugh's offense well.

 

[clyde_carbon]

Okay, so guys I'm real interested in in the 2nd round. Courtney Upshaw, Jerel Worthy, Devon Still, Lamar Miller, Peter Konz, Cordy Glenn and Brandon Boykin, in that order. Trade up for Upshaw.

 

[threelittleturds]

I imagine this was the reaction of a few of the GMs who thought they were going to get Jenkins in the 2nd round.

 

[Smart]

You guys are being surprisingly calm for taking a projected 4th rounder in the 1st. I like Jenkins a fair amount, but it's tough to justify a guy who almost certainly would have been there at your next pick.

 

[bigninerfan56]

Upshaw or Konz in the 2nd would be epic.

 

[crash]

A.J. Jenkins to 49ers: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis | Bleacher Report

this guy can absolutely fly—with and without the ball.

A.J. Jenkins posted a 4.41 40-yard dash, 38.5" vertical leap, and 10'4" broad jump at the combine, and looks every bit as explosive on game tape.

Despite inconsistent play at the quarterback position at Illinois, Jenkins hauled in 90 catches for 1,276 yards (14.2 yard average) and eight touchdowns during a senior season that saw him skyrocket up draft boards.

He projects as a slot receiver but has the size to line up outside as well. The 6'0", 190-pound Jenkins uses his body well in adjusting to throws and has reliable hands.

CBSSports.com has this to say about Jenkins' strengths and weaknesses:

Strengths: Jenkins is a balanced athlete with good body control and hand/eye coordination. He plays fast and can create after the catch. Jenkins does a nice job finding soft spots in zone coverage and will immediately turn upfield after the reception. He catches the ball with his large, soft hands and is tough, showing the ability to hold onto the ball after a big hit. Jenkins is a much improved route-runner with sharp moves in/out of his breaks and good field awareness. He uses his body movements to sell routes and makes plays at all levels of the field. Jenkins has a very good feel in coverage and has deceptive jets to gain a step and track the deep ball downfield. He put together a strong senior resume, leading the Big Ten in catches (84) and emerged as Illinois' go-to option through the air - producing at least four catches in every game in 2011 and set a new single game school record with 268 receiving yards (vs. Northwestern, 10/1/11).

Weaknesses: Jenkins has only average size with a narrow body type and a lean, lanky frame. He needs to spend more time in the weight room and get stronger. Jenkins' lack of strength has been exposed in a few jump-ball situations and he needs to be more competitive in tight coverage. He tends to round off some patterns and will get lazy in this area, choosing instead to abandon his routes and freelance at times. Jenkins will hold the ball too loose from his body and needs to improve his ball security and cut down on fumbles. He will try and make body catches at times, which will lead to drops. Jenkins has some experience as a kick returner, but isn't overly effective or reliable in this area. The Florida native has struggled in poor weather games, especially snow. He got into a few spats with former head coach Ron Zook and the rest of the Illinois coaching staff, so pre-draft interviews will be crucial to answering any effort or character concerns.

 

[clyde_carbon]

http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/san-francisco-49ers/39586-nfl-draft-college-football-33.html

Clyde, you remember this?

Yeah, and that statement is still true. Jenkins isn't a 1st rounder in 2011.

 

[I_am_1z]

You guys are being surprisingly calm for taking a projected 4th rounder in the 1st. I like Jenkins a fair amount, but it's tough to justify a guy who almost certainly would have been there at your next pick.

So, there's a chance we could lose out on a guy that's at the near top of our board because we wanted to wait and see how long he'd last?

 

[I_am_1z]

Yeah, and that statement is still true. Jenkins isn't a 1st rounder in 2011.

Touche!

In Baalke We Trust

 

[Yadahell]

Interesting pick. I haven't seen much of him, so its not fair for me to judge the pick until I become more educated. I do like the explosiveness he adds to the team. Looking forward to tomorrow and how this whole Niner draft shakes out...

 

[Flyingiguana]

does jenkins smell to anyone else like a less athletic brandon lloyd? to me he was a 3rd/4th rounder because of his frame.

 

[Badger8843]

You guys are being surprisingly calm for taking a projected 4th rounder in the 1st. I like Jenkins a fair amount, but it's tough to justify a guy who almost certainly would have been there at your next pick.

a 4th rnder? He was projected early to mid 2nd and let me know when the Bears make the playoffs and get the NFC title game

 

[tallglassofwater007]

How the hell do we pass on Peter Konz for Jenkins? Or Steven Hill? Pretty surprising for me. Was not expecting Jenkins

I was hoping if we went WR we would go with Hill. But I don't know very much about Jenkins so I will trust in the guys making the picks.

 

[Smart]

a 4th rnder? He was projected early to mid 2nd and let me know when the Bears make the playoffs and get the NFC title game

Is this a joke? We made the NFC Title Game two years ago, and were 8-3 until our starting QB and RB got injured this year. Did you watch your first football game in December?