Quick Info
| Profession | American football safety |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/01/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | St. Petersburg, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Rayshawn Jenkins
21/10/2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins on Wednesday, ahead of their trip to Paris to face the New Orleans Saints. Jenkins had signed as a free agent in August 2026 and appeared in six games with one start, finishing with 15 tackles. The move opened a roster spot while safety DeShon Elliott worked back toward a return from injury.
02/08/2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety Rayshawn Jenkins to a one-year contract, adding the veteran entering his 10th NFL season. At the time of signing he had appeared in 139 career games with 92 starts. He had also recorded 11 interceptions and 5.5 sacks over his career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rayshawn Sharodd Jenkins |
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| Summary | Professional American football safety who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft and has played for several NFL teams, most recently the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026 before his release that October. |
| Current Team | None (released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on 21/10/2026) |
| Jersey Number | 20 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg |
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| College | University of Miami (Florida), 2012–2016 |
| Field of Study | Criminology |
Career
| NFL Draft | 2017, 4th round, 113th overall pick, Los Angeles Chargers | ||||||||||||
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| College Career | Miami Hurricanes safety; earned All-ACC honorable mention in 2016 | ||||||||||||
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| Leadership | Voted a team captain by teammates with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021 | ||||||||||||
| 2026 Season | Signed a one-year free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in August 2026; appeared in six games with one start and recorded 15 tackles before being released |
Favourites
| Movie | Interstellar |
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| Movie Genre | Thrillers with big plot twists |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Attended the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine as one of 60 defensive backs invited and finished ninth in the broad jump | |
| 2. Played quarterback, wide receiver, cornerback and defensive back in high school football | |
| 3. Won the Class A state title in the 110-meter hurdles in high school track | |
| 4. Was a long jumper and triple jumper in high school | |
| 5. Returned a fumble 102 yards for a touchdown while playing for the Seattle Seahawks | |
| 6. Was college teammates at Miami with NFL cornerback Artie Burns |
