LSU DT commit Nelson Jenkins talks minor health scare, summer visits
The Latest: When Nelson Jenkins committed to LSU earlier this year it took some recruiting observers by surprise. Jenkins was one of several prospects from Louisiana to commit to Kansas and most thought that the players like Devonta Jason were more in danger of being flipped than Jenkins. However, just 10 days after committing to the Jayhawks Jenkins changed his mind and flipped to the Tigers. So how have things been since, especially with other offers flowing in? Rivals.com caught up with Jenkins to talk recruiting.
In His Words: “It’s been going pretty good. They’re staying strong with me. They haven’t been out to see me this spring yet because I’m not practicing. I had to get my appendix taken out so that has set me back a little bit.”
On his health scare: “It was the first day of spring practice and that morning I had some stomach pains and I thought that’s all it was but it wasn’t getting getter and I went to the nurse and she told me to go to the hospital and that’s how I found out. I went to the emergency room and the doctor told me I had to go into immediate surgery. I’m out for a month but I’m not allowed to lift anything, it’s not really that bad, it’s frustrating I’m missing spring practice but I’ll be back.”
On his positional fit at LSU: “A couple of teams are saying I’ll be an end and a couple are saying tackle but to tell you the truth I’ll play anywhere and wherever they put me I’m going to be comfortable Because I’ve played it before.”
On more offers coming in: “It’s just another opportunity for me. I’m going to visit some of the schools but I’m not sure which ones yet. My mom wants to take me to some so I just have to decide which ones.”
Rivals Reaction: Jenkins minor health scare appears to have only motivated him more when it comes to getting back to work this offseason. While he said he’s likely to take some visits along with his mother, it’s tough to see his commitment changing for a second time. All signs point the Tigers holding onto the in-state product.