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METAIRIE, La. — John Jenkins carries nearly 350 pounds on his 6-foot-3 frame.

But it’s not his size that stands out after listening to him talk for just a few moments.

It’s the humble demeanor that you notice, the thankful attitude towards those who have guided him through his 24 years.

Midway through training camp in his rookie season, he already has it figured out it’s now time to impress another group – those on a Saints’ roster chockfull of veteran savvy.

“I’m just working,” Jenkins said. “I’m just learning from these vets. No matter what these guys have planned for me, I’m willing to do whatever (they ask).”

The Saints hope that Jenkins’ work makes their draft-day wheeling and dealing to get him worth it. New Orleans sent running back Chris Ivory to the New York Jets for the No. 106 overall pick and then dealt that pick, along with No. 109, to Miami for the No. 82 pick.

His size, though, does stand out on the field. Jenkins is down to 347 or so pounds from nearly 360. While that has helped get off the ball a tick quicker, it hasn’t taken away from what his main role is at nose tackle – eat up blocks along the line and push back into the pocket.

“I know John Jenkins is a real stout guy, I’ve gone against him quite a bit,” starting center Brian de la Puente said. “He is stout, plays with heavy leverage and he will be a good addition to the defense for sure.”

Jenkins doesn’t take talk of his size as a negative; in fact, he’s more than happy to hear players like de la Puente bring it up.

“For those guys to say that it’s a blessing,” Jenkins said. “You got to realize this is a Super Bowl team that I’m on. For them to say that I’m stout means that I’m doing something to improve the team.”

Read more: Here's the beef: Saints' NT Jenkins humble, ready to help any way he can | wwltv.com New Orleans

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