Janoris Jenkins (Florida Gators) kicked off team (1 Viewer)

[Andy Dufresne]

Janoris Jenkins may have smoked himself into supplemental draftPosted by Evan Silva on April 26, 2011, 2:04 PM EDTGetty ImagesUniversity of Florida head coach Will Muschamp announced on Twitter Tuesday that senior cornerback Janoris Jenkins has been kicked off the Gators’ football team.Jenkins was arrested twice on marijuana-related charges in a matter of three months, and three times during his Florida career. All of the arrests were misdemeanors, but the culmination was enough for Muschamp to send Jenkins packing.Jenkins now has a few options. He could redshirt the 2011 season and try to play at another Division-I school in 2012, although that’s probably his most unlikely course of action. The 22-year-old could also transfer to an FCS (D-IAA) program and dominate there in hopes of rehabbing his draft stock.The third option — and perhaps most likely — is for Jenkins to enter the 2011 supplemental draft, which should take place if the offseason continues as it has and the NFL season is played amid a lockout injunction.Last January, ESPN’s Joe Schad inaccurately reported that Jenkins would forgo his senior year and enter the 2011 draft. Per Schad’s report, ESPN director of college scouting Todd McShay had Jenkins rated as his 11th overall prospect at the time.In other words, Jenkins could be an early supplemental pick.(Or at least Todd McShay thinks so.)

Wow is that stupid.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

On a side note - marijuana should be legal.

 

[Osaurus]

Pretty unusual for UF players to get in trouble.

 

[roadkill1292]

On a side note - marijuana should be legal.

It's not even a performance-enhancer. Universities should be leading the march to decriminalization.

 

[shader]

If I'm an elite team and expecting to compete for a super bowl in 2011...I wouldn't hesitate to take Jenkins in the first round of the supplemental draft. He's a great talent, and is a sure first rounder if it wasn't for the marijuana. Of course the drugs will knock him back a bit, but if you have a hole in the secondary, he might be worth the risk.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

These guys will never allow us to decriminalize drugs.

Classic Sixty Minutes episode tells the story about CIA Drug Smuggling.

They make far too much money running drugs to make it legal and futhermore they use the criminal system to weed out competition.

They have the people completely fooled on what is really happening.

Legalization of drugs will never happen.

 

[massraider]

If I'm an elite team and expecting to compete for a super bowl in 2011...I wouldn't hesitate to take Jenkins in the first round of the supplemental draft. He's a great talent, and is a sure first rounder if it wasn't for the marijuana. Of course the drugs will knock him back a bit, but if you have a hole in the secondary, he might be worth the risk.

I was thinking about what he might be worth. I think there's no way he is a first round pick. Three arrests on his record, two of them drug related, and one fight. I could see a 2nd rounder, but I think I would definitely love to see my team risk a 3rd on a 1st round talent.

 

[massraider]

Jenkins profile on NFLDS:http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1620533

AnalysisRead & React: Rare anticipatory skills. Sneaks a peek into the backfield and anticipates routes very well. Possesses as good a break on the ball as any cornerback in the country. Will get himself in trouble, as he's highly aggressive and susceptible to double-moves, but possesses the quick feet, loose hips and good speed to recover if the quarterback doesn't attack immediately. Quick to react to the run.Man Coverage: Low, quick backpedal. Loose hips and smooth acceleration. Easily changes directions to mirror receivers. Doesn't have great size, but flashes good physicality in press coverage. Gets a good initial jam on the receiver and has the agility to turn and run downfield.Zone Coverage: Good awareness for zone coverage. Has a good feel for the receivers and their routes due to film preparation and keeps his eyes trained on the quarterback. Can drift when he sees the quarterback focusing on an area and is therefore susceptible to savvy passers. Quick to react to the thrown pass and converge on the ball.Closing/Recovery: Very good downhill closing speed due to his willingness to gamble by reading the quarterback's eyes as well as exceptionally quick feet. Times his leap well and has good ball skills. Can extend and pluck outside of his frame. Good vision and elusiveness for the return.Run Support: An underrated component to his game. Reads run quickly and isn't afraid to go inside the box. Fights through the receiver block and is willing to take on bigger ballcarriers. Good lateral agility to break down in space.Tackling: A bit inconsistent in this area, though he's more physical and typically a more reliable open-field tackler than most at his position. Will lead with his shoulder trying to make the highlight reel hit and leave himself vulnerable to missed tackles. Will sell out for the PBU/interception and, if he misses, leave the receiver running away from him. Takes good angles in pursuit and breaks down to make the secure stop against elusive athletes in the open field.Intangibles: Started 37 of 40 games over his career, missing only one game due to injury. Arrested in May 2009 for his role in a fight and charged with resisting arrest without violence.

 

[eakfootball]

wow he would have been a top 13 pick this year if he came out. We could get both him and Michael Floyd in the sup draft.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

If I'm an elite team and expecting to compete for a super bowl in 2011...I wouldn't hesitate to take Jenkins in the first round of the supplemental draft. He's a great talent, and is a sure first rounder if it wasn't for the marijuana. Of course the drugs will knock him back a bit, but if you have a hole in the secondary, he might be worth the risk.

I was thinking about what he might be worth. I think there's no way he is a first round pick. Three arrests on his record, two of them drug related, and one fight. I could see a 2nd rounder, but I think I would definitely love to see my team risk a 3rd on a 1st round talent.

Yeah, no one is giving up a first. I bet someone gives up a 2nd though. IMO Jenkins is better in coverage than Haden was.

 

[ffldrew]

I'm sure CU could work out some type of arrangement with a dispensary in Boulder...sit out a year and get better with a medical marijuana redshirt year.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

What's the most anyone has ever given up in the supplemental draft?

Jenkins probably would've been a top 15 pick had he come out (which most thought was a given heading into the offseason). It'll be interesting to see where he goes.

 

[massraider]

What's the most anyone has ever given up in the supplemental draft?

1st round, but not since 1992. Dave Wilson 81

Bernie Kosar 85

Brian Bosworth 87

Steve Walsh

Timm Rosenbach

Bobby Humphrey--all 89 (weird)

Rob Moore 90

Dave Brown 92

And I don't think any of them had a history of trouble, except maybe the Bosworth steroid rumors. Bobby Humphrey, think I remember him shooting himself accidentally as a pro, but don't remember any college trouble.

And in this day and age, with an unforgiving league, and it being harder to keep a secret than ever, you're really taking a chance dropping a 1st rounder on him.

 

[coolnerd]

What's the most anyone has ever given up in the supplemental draft?

1st round, but not since 1992. Dave Wilson 81

Bernie Kosar 85

Brian Bosworth 87

Steve Walsh

Timm Rosenbach

Bobby Humphrey--all 89 (weird)

Rob Moore 90

Dave Brown 92

And I don't think any of them had a history of trouble, except maybe the Bosworth steroid rumors. Bobby Humphrey, think I remember him shooting himself accidentally as a pro, but don't remember any college trouble.

And in this day and age, with an unforgiving league, and it being harder to keep a secret than ever, you're really taking a chance dropping a 1st rounder on him.

The last 2nd roundersTony Hollings RB GT (Texans 2003)

Jamal Wilians DT Okla State (Chargers 1998)

Mark Wahle OL Navy (Packers 1998)

The last really good player (IMO)

2007 Jared Gaither OT 5th Baltimore Ravens Maryland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League_Draft#Supplemental_Draft

Really, supplemental picks are high risk ventures. I mean most of the time it is dudes who can't figure out how to pass classes (with every advantage possible) or not drink/drug so much that the university can't just ignore/"get help" for the kid.

 

[gump]

Seems like the perfect replacement in Tampa for Talib.

 

[Ksquared]

I am not so sure teams are going to jump all over him. If he gets busted for marijuana enough times that he gets dismissed from Florida (not the most stringent of institutions with discipline), I have a feeling this may be an individual that has a much bigger problem than the recreational usage of the normal college student. 1st offense - everyone does it, 2nd offense - hey stupid you got to back off and be very careful in the future or you could lose your scholarship and football, 3rd offense - "marijuana usage to me is more important than being overly careful/stop using at least until I can get my NFL career going"

 

[Go DC Yourself]

What's the most anyone has ever given up in the supplemental draft?

1st round, but not since 1992. Dave Wilson 81

Bernie Kosar 85

Brian Bosworth 87

Steve Walsh

Timm Rosenbach

Bobby Humphrey--all 89 (weird)

Rob Moore 90

Dave Brown 92

And I don't think any of them had a history of trouble, except maybe the Bosworth steroid rumors. Bobby Humphrey, think I remember him shooting himself accidentally as a pro, but don't remember any college trouble.

And in this day and age, with an unforgiving league, and it being harder to keep a secret than ever, you're really taking a chance dropping a 1st rounder on him.

The last 2nd roundersTony Hollings RB GT (Texans 2003)

Jamal Wilians DT Okla State (Chargers 1998)

Mark Wahle OL Navy (Packers 1998)

The last really good player (IMO)

2007 Jared Gaither OT 5th Baltimore Ravens Maryland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League_Draft#Supplemental_Draft

Really, supplemental picks are high risk ventures. I mean most of the time it is dudes who can't figure out how to pass classes (with every advantage possible) or not drink/drug so much that the university can't just ignore/"get help" for the kid.

You really have to separate out two time periods: before underclassmen could declare, and afterwards. I think guys like Kosar would use the few weeks after the draft to graduate in three years, and then they could be available in the supplemental. I doubt you will ever see many guys graduating after being in college for just two years, even taking summer classes.