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Jenkins Selected by Chicago in Second Round of NFL Draft
April 30, 2021 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER – Former Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft Friday night.
With the selection, Jenkins is now the 172nd overall draft pick in OSU football history and the 28th overall pick under coach Mike Gundy. The selection marks first time a Cowboy offensive lineman has been drafted since Russell Okung was chosen No. 6 overall in 2010 NFL Draft, and it is the highest selection for any Oklahoma State player since defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah was chosen with the No. 32 overall pick in 2016.
Jenkins, a native of Topeka, Kansas, started 35 times for the Cowboys during his career and shaped himself into a high-level NFL prospect with his combination of size, athleticism and footwork.
In 2020, Jenkins was a first team All-Big 12 selection by both the league's head coaches and the Associated Press after playing both left and right tackle during the season. He was also chosen by the coaches as an honorable mention for the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year award.
During his career in Stillwater, Jenkins played both tackle and guard on the offensive line while also earning honorable mention all-conference honors in 2018 and 2019. He helped pave the way for several All-Americans, including Mason Rudolph, James Washington, Chuba Hubbard and Tylan Wallace.
Prior to OSU, Jenkins was a two-time all-state honoree for Topeka High School.
The 2021 NFL Draft concludes Saturday with rounds four through seven, beginning at 11 a.m. CT. Several other Cowboys from last year's roster are on the draft board, including receiver Tylan Wallace, cornerback Rodarius Williams, running back Chuba Hubbard, linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga and receiver Dillon Stoner.
With the selection, Jenkins is now the 172nd overall draft pick in OSU football history and the 28th overall pick under coach Mike Gundy. The selection marks first time a Cowboy offensive lineman has been drafted since Russell Okung was chosen No. 6 overall in 2010 NFL Draft, and it is the highest selection for any Oklahoma State player since defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah was chosen with the No. 32 overall pick in 2016.
Jenkins, a native of Topeka, Kansas, started 35 times for the Cowboys during his career and shaped himself into a high-level NFL prospect with his combination of size, athleticism and footwork.
In 2020, Jenkins was a first team All-Big 12 selection by both the league's head coaches and the Associated Press after playing both left and right tackle during the season. He was also chosen by the coaches as an honorable mention for the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year award.
During his career in Stillwater, Jenkins played both tackle and guard on the offensive line while also earning honorable mention all-conference honors in 2018 and 2019. He helped pave the way for several All-Americans, including Mason Rudolph, James Washington, Chuba Hubbard and Tylan Wallace.
Prior to OSU, Jenkins was a two-time all-state honoree for Topeka High School.
The 2021 NFL Draft concludes Saturday with rounds four through seven, beginning at 11 a.m. CT. Several other Cowboys from last year's roster are on the draft board, including receiver Tylan Wallace, cornerback Rodarius Williams, running back Chuba Hubbard, linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga and receiver Dillon Stoner.
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