Jarvis Jenkins

Named an All-American by PrepStar...listed as the #10 prospect in the state by Rivals.com...listed in the South Carolina Top-35 by SuperPrep; ranked #12...rated the #27 prospect in the nation at the defensive tackle position by Rivals.com...listed as the #9 player in the state by TigerIllustrated.com...ranked as the #25 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...member of the Rivals 250...four-star recruit from nearby Daniel High School...had 50 tackles and one recovered fumble as a junior...recorded 79 tackles and four blocked kicks in 2006...South Carolina Coaches Association Upper-State AAA Lineman of the Year in 2006...Daily-Journal Messenger Golden Corner Player of the Year in 2006...three-time Pickens Sentinel All-County selection...Shrine Bowl selection 2006...Associated Press All-State Selection in 2006...All-Western AAA selection in 2006...three-time All-Region selection...two-time All-Region honoree in basketball...comes to Clemson from the same school that sent former Tiger All-American Kyle Young to Clemson...recruited by assistant head coach and offensive line coach Brad Scott.

Plyler on Jenkins: "Jarvis had an unbelievable junior season. He kind of cruised a little as a senior. He really turned it back on during the Shrine Bowl. During the Shrine Bowl he showed at times just how a dominate player he can be. Jarvis can be as good as he wants to be."

Reminds Plyler of: Dorell Scott