He acquired a variety of nicknames from his week at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, but “Raw Dog” may fit him best.
Alabama State quarterback Greg Jenkins doesn’t care what NFL general managers call him, as long as they call him on April 27.
The senior attracted coaches at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Troy University and Alabama State with his arm and his legs, but it is his hands that are catching the attention of NFL personnel after switching from quarterback to wide receiver in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in January.
“Going into it, I was playing strictly quarterback, but we had a few injuries at the wide receiver position and I approached the coach,” Jenkins said. “Going into the game, my agent had let me know that if I wanted to play wide receiver, I could. I approached it as an opportunity to play wide receiver and also help the team out. It worked out well for me.
“I won’t say I’ve abandoned the idea of being a quarterback but all of the attention (from NFL personnel) is at wide receiver. Any way I can provide for my family and help the team out really doesn’t matter as long as I can accomplish my dream of playing in the NFL.”
It seemed like a long shot at best when he was invited to California to participate in the college football all-star game, but that was before he moved to receiver. Lining up at receiver in all-star practice, he did what Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson couldn’t at Senior Bowl practice — impress scouts with his hands and his burst of speed off the line.
He picked up a variety of nicknames, but the one he likes most is “Raw Dog,” a reference to his decision to step in at receiver with no prior practice and without gloves.
“Since the all-star game, I’ve had interviews with the Rams, Raiders, 49ers, Falcons, Jaguars, and the Redskins called coach (Reggie) Barlow for my information,” Jenkins said. “The Jets showed a lot of interest, too.”
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