#47 Nelson Jenkins III Season 2024

Moves inside to defensive tackle this year in LSU’s new 4-3 scheme … Served as a backup defensive end as well as playing on the scout team in 2019 … Has played in one game in his two years with the Tigers. 

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2019) 
Did not see any game action for the Tigers in 2019. 

FRESHMAN SEASON (2018)
Played in one game as a true freshman, seeing action in win over Rice … Had first career tackle in win over the Owls in Tiger Stadium. 

HIGH SCHOOL 
Standout defensive tackle that made an impact both rushing the quarterback and defending the run … Listed as a four-star prospect by ESPN and garnered three stars from 247Sports … Member of the ESPN 300 … Considered one of the top defensive line prospects in Louisiana … From same high school as former LSU standout and current Miami Dolphin defensive lineman Davon Godchaux.

PERSONAL
Majoring in sports administration. 

Nelson Jenkins’ Career Highs
Tackles: 1 vs. Rice
Tackles for Loss: 0
Sacks: 0