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New Orleans Saints third-round pick: John Jenkins, defensive tackle, 6-4, 346.

Strengths: It may not be necessary to have a massive nose guard to clog up the middle in Rob Ryan's new 3-4 defense, but having a player like Jenkins may not hurt. Jenkins is a load to move inside while his thick build and strong legs can push offensive linemen into the backfield. He also has a bull rush that is hard to contend with in the trenches. Jenkins has the ability to fight through double teams and occupy blockers to allow the linebackers to make plays, which will be key in this defense.

Weaknesses: The 3-4 scheme usually works best with a smaller and more athletic nose tackle who can move around. Jenkins moves well but his mass makes it easy for him to get caught up between blockers. He also doesn't seem to have great endurance and tires fast. And when he is winded his pad level rises which will make it easy for NFL offensive lineman to move him around. Jenkins also isn't a particularly strong interior pass rusher.

Stats: Jenkins had 50 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack to earn All-SEC honors last season. In his first season with the Bulldogs, the junior college transfer from Gulf Coast Community College had 28 tackles and three sacks while making seven starts.

Jenkins ran a 5.21 40-yard dash and bench pressed 30 reps of 225 pounds during the NFL Scouting Combine.

A quick look at New Orleans Saints draft pick John Jenkins | NOLA.com

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