A former second-round tackle prospect who reinvented himself as a reliable interior lineman for the Browns.
Teven Jenkins has spent his career proving he can hold up wherever an offensive line needs him, from left tackle to left guard to right guard. After four seasons in Chicago, he brought that versatility to Cleveland, where he has become a trusted fill-in piece up front.
Path to the league
Jenkins started 35 games at Oklahoma State and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2020, helping clear the way for skill talents like James Washington and Chuba Hubbard. The Chicago Bears drafted him in the second round, 39th overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
A back injury limited Jenkins to six games as a rookie, but the Bears moved him inside to guard the following year and he became a full-time starter. Across his four seasons in Chicago he played left tackle, left guard and right guard, logging 38 career starts by the time he left for Cleveland in 2025.
2025 season recap
Jenkins signed with the Browns in March 2025 and appeared in all 17 games, working initially as depth behind Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller. When Teller went down injured, Jenkins started four of the final five games at right guard, performance strong enough that Cleveland brought him back on a new deal in March 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Teven Jenkins
- Pro Football Reference: Teven Jenkins
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oklahoma State
- Hometown
- Topeka, KS, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
