The former Ohio State defensive back (2005-08), a consensus All-American and Jim Thorpe Award winner in 2008, was given an honor that recognizes "Big Ten football students who have achieved success in the areas of leadership and humanitarianism following their academic and athletic careers at a Big Ten university," according to a conference release.
Congrats Malcolm! Well-deserved honor! https://t.co/v5tUlnvbQ0
— Gene Smith (@OSU_AD) November 29, 2021
After tallying 11 interceptions and 196 total tackles in 45 career games with the Buckeyes, Jenkins became the 14th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft when the New Orleans Saints selected him in the first round.