DeRon Jenkins
American football player (born 1973)
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DeRon Charles Jenkins (born November 14, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. Jenkins also played for the San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Austin Wranglers and Nashville Kats. He is currently a co-host of HGTV's Flip or Flop Nashville.[1]
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | November 14, 1973 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Breckenridge Hills (MO) Ritenour | ||||||||
| College | Tennessee | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1996: 2nd round, 55th overall pick | ||||||||
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College career
Jenkins attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee.[2]
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Jenkins was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft.[3] He spent four years for the Ravens starting 30 of 63 games, recording 202 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.[4]
San Diego Chargers
Before the 2000 season, Jenkins signed with the San Diego Chargers. He spent one season with the Chargers starting 14 of 15 games, recording 55 tackles and one interception.[5]
Tennessee Titans
After a year in San Diego Jenkins signed with the Tennessee Titans for the 2001 season. During his only year with the Titans he started 6 of 15 games and recorded 41 tackles.[6]
Carolina Panthers
On March 18, 2002, Jenkins signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was released on September 1.[7]
Austin Wranglers
After spending three years out of football he signed with the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League in 2004. He spent one season for the Wranglers, recording 54 tackles and two interceptions.[8]
Nashville Kats
Before the 2005 season, Jenkins signed with the Nashville Kats. He spent two seasons with the Kats recording 84 tackles and four interceptions.[9]
NFL career statistics
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Post-football
Jenkins is a licensed general contractor who has been renovating houses throughout Nashville and Atlanta. He is a co-host with real estate broker Page Turner on HGTV's Flip or Flop Nashville which premiered in January 2018.[1]