Jarvis Jenkins

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (99), center, stretches before afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, August 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (99) high fives young fans as he makes his way to afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, August 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Jarvis Jenkins (#99) cools off during a water break during Redskins' training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Jarvis Jenkins (#99) participates in drills during Redskins' training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Jarvis Jenkins (#99) participates in drills during Redskins' training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Jarvis Jenkins (#99) participates in drills during Redskins' training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (99) takes a break during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (99) runs a drill during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (99) lines up for a drill during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Redskins defensive end Jarvis Jenkins continues his rehab after tearing his ACL in the 2011 preseason, Ashburn, VA, Tuesday, November 22, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW HARNIK/THE WASHINGTON TIMES The physical - and emotional - scars ran deep for Redskins rookie defensive end Jarvis Jenkins, who has benefited from his parents' guidance.

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Washington Redskins rookie defensive end Jarvis Jenkins lifts weights at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., as part of his rehabilitation from a torn ACL. Jenkins promises his injured right knee will be stronger than ever by the time the 2012 season rolls around. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW HARNIK/THE WASHINGTON TIMES Redskins rookie defensive end Jarvis Jenkins had high hopes for his first NFL season after being drafted 41st overall out of Clemson in April. A torn ACL suffered during the preseason changed his focus from learning the playbook to learning rehabilitation procedures.

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The physical - and emotional - scars ran deep for Redskins rookie defensive end Jarvis Jenkins, who has benefited from his parents' guidance. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins rookie defensive end Jarvis Jenkins had high hopes for his first NFL season after being drafted 41st overall out of Clemson in April. A torn ACL suffered during the preseason changed his focus from learning the playbook to learning rehabilitation procedures. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)