Dolphins Sign Three Draft Picks
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Dolphins have signed three draft picks.
Linebacker Jelani Jenkins, defensive back Don Jones and kicker Caleb Sturgis signed with the team on Wednesday.
Jenkins was Miami's first fourth-round selection (104th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft out of the University of Florida. Started 31 games at Florida and played in 36 total games during his career. Jenkins finished his career with 182 tackles (109 solo), six sacks, 17 stops for loss and six quarterback pressures and three interceptions. Born March 13, 1992 in Rockville, Maryland, Jenkins attended Our Lady of Good Council High School in Olney, Md. where he lettered in both football and track.
Jones was Miami's seventh round selection (250th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft out of the Arkansas State University. A two year starter for the Red Wolves, he played in 26 games and recorded 128 tackles, two interceptions, one sack and one blocked kick. Born May 14, 1990 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Jones attended Hazelwood High School in Town Creek, Alabama, where he lettered in football and track.
Sturgis was the second of Miami's two fifth round selections (166th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft out of the University of Florida. During his career he made 70 of 88 field goal attempts which set school records, while his 70 made field goals also placed seventh on the Southeastern Conference all-time record chart. Over the course of his career he amassed 340 points which currently ranks third in school annals behind Chandler's 368, and Tim Tebow's 342 (2006-09). Born August 9, 1989 in Boca Raton, Florida, Sturgis attended St. Augustine High School, where he lettered in football and soccer.
