Since taking over as a starter for the Green Bay Packers offensive line, rookie left guard Elgton Jenkins ranks as one of the NFL’s 10 best rookies.
According to Pro Football Focus, Jenkins possesses the 10th highest grade among rookies through the first eight weeks of the NFL season.
Not only is Jenkins the sixth-highest graded left guard in the NFL, but he’s one of only two left guards to not allow a single quarterback hit or sack this season.
The Packers took Jenkins with the 44th overall pick in the 2019 draft. He played snaps at left guard in Week 2 and then took over for Lane Taylor as the starter in Week 3.
Jenkins is now the second-highest graded rookie offensive lineman, trailing only New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy.
Jenkins was solid right away for the Packers, starting in the preseason when he didn’t allow a sack or hit, but he’s steadily improved each and every week. He was at his best on Sunday night in Kansas City, where he played a major role in opening holes for Aaron Jones and protecting Aaron Rodgers in the passing game.
In fact, Jenkins landed on PFF’s “Team of the Week” for his performance against the Chiefs.
His first six starts have proven Jenkins to be an effective pass blocker and second-level run blocker. It’s early, but the Packers have to be happy with their second-round investment.
