DeRon Jenkins

DeRon Charles Jenkins (born November 14, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. Jenkins also played for the San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Austin Wranglers and Nashville Kats. He is currently a co-host of HGTV's Flip or Flop Nashville.^[1]

DeRon Jenkins

No. 25, 23
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1973-11-14) November 14, 1973 (age 51) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:	Breckenridge Hills (MO) Ritenour
College:	Tennessee
NFL draft:	1996: 2nd round, 55th pick
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (1996–1999) San Diego Chargers (2000) Tennessee Titans (2001) Carolina Panthers (2002)* Austin Wranglers (2004) Nashville Kats (2005–2006)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-SEC (1995) Arena Football League All-Rookie Team (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 287 Interceptions: 3 Sacks: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles: 138 Interceptions: 6 Touchdowns: 1 Stats at ArenaFan.com

College career

Jenkins attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee.^[2]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Jenkins was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft.^[3] He spent four years for the Ravens starting 30 of 63 games, recording 202 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.^[4]

San Diego Chargers

Before the 2000 season, Jenkins signed with the San Diego Chargers. He spent one season with the Chargers starting 14 of 15 games, recording 55 tackles and one interception.^[5]

Tennessee Titans

After a year in San Diego Jenkins signed with the Tennessee Titans for the 2001 season. During his only year with the Titans he started 6 of 15 games and recorded 41 tackles.^[6]

Carolina Panthers

On March 18, 2002, Jenkins signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was released on September 1.^[7]

Austin Wranglers

After spending three years out of football he signed with the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League in 2004. He spent one season for the Wranglers, recording 54 tackles and two interceptions.^[8]

Nashville Kats

Before the 2005 season, Jenkins signed with the Nashville Kats. He spent two seasons with the Kats recording 84 tackles and four interceptions.^[9]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Interceptions				Fumbles
		GP	GS	Comb	Solo	Ast	Sck	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	FF	FR	Yds	TD
1996	BAL	15	2	28	25	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
1997	BAL	16	6	44	42	2	0.0	1	15	0	15	0	1	0	0
1998	BAL	16	7	56	53	3	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
1999	BAL	16	15	63	60	3	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0
2000	SDG	15	14	55	50	5	0.0	1	16	0	16	0	0	0	0
2001	TEN	15	6	41	37	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
		93	50	287	267	20	1.0	3	31	0	16	3	3	0	0

Post-football

Jenkins is a licensed general contractor who has been renovating houses throughout Nashville and Atlanta. He is a co-host with real estate broker Page Turner on HGTV's Flip or Flop Nashville which premiered in January 2018.^[1]