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On March 20, 2017, Jenkins signed with the Oakland Raiders. On September 2, 2017, Jenkins was placed on injured reserve, but was released two days later with a settlement.

On September 12, 2017, Jenkins signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was released on September 19, 2017.

On October 25, 2017, Jenkins signed with the Houston Texans.

The Miami Dolphins selected Jenkins in the fourth round, 104th pick overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft, Jenkins took the starting job due to the injury issues surrounding the teams linebacker corps. Jenkins wound up leading the team in tackles with 110 on the season.

On November 10, 2012, against UL-Lafayette, with the score tied at 20, Jenkins returned a blocked punt 36 yards for a touchdown, giving Florida a 27-20 lead with :02 left in the fourth quarter. Florida would go on to win the game.

In 2011, Jenkins started 12 games at weakside linebacker, missing only the Vanderbilt game due to injury. He finished the season third on the team in tackles (75) and second in breakups (6), adding 6.0 tackles for a loss (37 yards), 2.0 sacks (20 yards), three quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and a 75-yard interception return for a touchdown.

During his second college season in 2010, Jenkins began the season as the team's starting middle linebacker, a role which he held throughout most of the year. Despite the Gators' struggles, Jenkins developed into one of the squad's defensive leaders. He finished the season second on the team in tackles with 73, and also recorded one interception and one fumble recovery. At the conclusion of the season, Jenkins was voted to the 2010 Freshman All-American team by the Southeastern Conference coaches.

Also a standout in track & field, Jenkins competed as a sprinter during his junior and senior seasons. He placed 6th in the 100-meter dash at the 2009 Crimson Tide Invitational, recording a personal-best time of 11.14 seconds. He also competed in the shot put (top-throw of 46 ft or 14.07m), and recorded a 4.4-second 40-yard dash.

Jenkins was one of the top high school football players in the class of 2009. Scout.com ranked him as the No. 7 overall player and the No. 1 linebacker, while Rivals.com ranked him the No. 10 overall recruit and No. 2 at linebacker. Jenkins announced his decision to attend Florida on National Signing Day, February 4, 2009.

Jenkins accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer and coach Will Muschamp's Florida Gators football teams from 2009 to 2012. He redshirted his first year as a Gator in 2009, appearing in only two games with two registered tackles.

Jelani M. Jenkins (born March 13, 1992) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Florida.