Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Malcolm Jenkins is a two-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion, and pillar of the Eagles locker room. He also entered the NFL as a New Orleans Saints draft pick out of the Ohio State Buckeyes program. New Orleans was where Jenkins learned to be a pro, was married and became a parent, and ultimately sent away as the team chased a bigger name in Jairus Byrd. Jenkins reflected on the start of his career with Zack Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer:
“I think everything works out the way it’s supposed to.