Houston Texans 2021 player profile: DE Jordan Jenkins

Jordan Jenkins had a down season in 2020. Can the former 2016 third-round pick have a bounce-back season with the Houston Texans?

Jordan Jenkins was no different than most people in 2020: he had a down year. During his final campaign as a member of the New York Jets, Jenkins’ on-field production took a significant declined from the previous two years, and a severe shoulder injury resulted in an early end to his season.

After failing to convince the Jets that he was worth keeping around beyond 2020, Jenkins signed with the Texans in March as the prototypical free agent Nick Caserio targeted on the open market.

With a lot to prove regarding his health and on-field play, here’s a look at how Jenkins can have a positive impact on the Texans’ defense while showcasing to Caserio that he is worth keeping around for the long haul.