Mississippi State Bulldogs#97 · DL Jayson Jenkins
72 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-6
- Weight
- 280 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Bordentown, NJ
Jayson Jenkins is a DL (#97) for Mississippi State, from Bordentown, NJ. In the 2026 season he has 10 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 11
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 11
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 10
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 8
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 17
Frame 18
Experience 17
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2026 season
10
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jayson Jenkins career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSST | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | FSU | 9 | 17 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TENN | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | TENN | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | TENN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 25 | 42 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Alabama | L 23-56 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Missouri | W 31-24 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at South Carolina | W 41-34 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Minnesota | W 38-13 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs UL Monroe | W 62-13 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMississippi State DL: #97
- ClassSenior
- HometownBordentown, NJ
Jayson Jenkins: Mississippi State DL profile and stats
Jayson Jenkins is a DL (#97) for Mississippi State, from Bordentown, NJ. This profile tracks Jayson Jenkins's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Mississippi State roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Mississippi State sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Jayson Jenkins in the news
All newsRecapMississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 (Week 4, 2026)Mississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 at Davis Wade Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 4-0, 2-0 in SEC play, and Missouri is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapMississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 (Week 3, 2026)Mississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 3-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-19RecapMississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 (Week 2, 2026)Mississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 2-0, and Minnesota is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jayson Jenkins play for?
Jayson Jenkins plays for Mississippi State, wearing #97 at DL.
What position does Jayson Jenkins play?
Jayson Jenkins is a DL for Mississippi State.
How tall is Jayson Jenkins?
Jayson Jenkins is 6-6 and weighs 280 lb.
What year is Jayson Jenkins in?
Jayson Jenkins is listed as a senior on the Mississippi State roster.
Where is Jayson Jenkins from?
Jayson Jenkins is from Bordentown, NJ.
How many tackles does Jayson Jenkins have?
Jayson Jenkins has 10 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.