The Panthers need to replace the retiring Ryan Kalil at center. Could Elgton Jenkins be an option for them?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftFilm room scouting report on Mississippi State center Elgton JenkinsNew https://www.pantherslockerroom.com/authentic-will-grier-jersey ,11commentsThe Panthers need to replace the retiring Ryan Kalil at center. Could Elgton Jenkins be an option for them?ESTShareTweetShareShareFilm room scouting report on Mississippi State center Elgton JenkinsKim Klement-USA TODAY SportsA native of Clarksdale, Mississippi Elgton Jenkins was rated as a 3 star recruit by 247Sports. Jenkins was a versatile offensive lineman for the Bulldogs. He started 34 games, but 26 of them came at center. According to Pro Football Focus, Jenkins only allowed five total pressures in 369 pass blocking snaps in 2018. He was a two time member of the SEC All Academic Honor Roll.Film reviewJenkins popped on my radar a couple weeks ago at the Senior Bowl. He has a powerful base to drop his base and anchor against nose tackles or 3-technique defensive tackles. Jenkins was battle tested in the SEC. He faced potential No. 1 overall pick Quinnen Williams. Check out these five clips to see how he did. Some wins. Some losses. Williams is an outstanding prospect. Jenkins shouldn’t dwell on losing these reps. Williams caused him issues with his quickness. Jenkins didn’t get his hands up soon enough, which forced him in a trailing position. On the whole though, Jenkins did control him with his hand placement a few times. His strong hands allow him to stay engaged longer.Against his school’s in state rival, Jenkins flashed dominant traits. His functional strength stands out as a run blocker. He understands angles especially on down blocks. Jenkins gains positioning Womens Christian Miller Jersey , but then closes the wall to create an alley for the running back. His football IQ is also featured on these clips. He is quick and smart enough to pick up on a stunt or other blitzes without affecting the protection.It was more of the same for Jenkins against LSU. He showed strong hands, functional strength, a solid anchor, walling lane runs, and football intelligence. Jenkins has the production (one sack conceded in two years), experience, and played at the highest level in college football. It will not be a surprise if he continues to climb up boards.Fit with CarolinaThe Panthers need a center. Ryan Kalil’s performance dropped in 2018 Jordan Scarlett Jersey , but with his retirement the urgency to keep Cam Newton’s pocket clean increases. There has been noise that some teams are considering Jenkins as a left tackle. I strongly disagree. He has the potential to become a Pro Bowl center. I did a film piece on Garrett Bradbury last month. He is talented in his own right. However, Jenkins is a better fit in Carolina’s gap and power scheme. Further, I don’t believe that Jenkins will cost as much as Bradbury. He could be available in the second round, which makes sense. Jenkins might not have the nastiness, but he has the fundamentals and core traits to succeed long term.Panthers training camp 2018: Julius Peppers and Curtis Samuel failed their physicals Julius Peppers, Curtis Samuel, Chris Manhertz Blue Greg Van Roten Jersey , and Bryan Cox all failed their physicals today at the start of training camp in Spartanburg. All of these players had known injuries/surgeries this off season or during the 2017 season and were expected to begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list or at least be held out of opening practices.Cox suffered a knee injury during minicamp, while Manhertz broke his foot similarly to Greg Olsen’s 2017 injury. Both players were slated for depth/rotational roles with the Panthers if they made the final roster in 2018.Samuel, per Max Henson of Panthers.com, is being held back largely as a precaution. Coaches are probably wary of rushing him back on to the field only to see him re-injure himself in a repeat of his rookie season in 2017.Peppers is also not exactly a surprise. Both he and Luke Kuechly reported having surgery to repair a torn labrum in each of their right shoulders. While the hope was for Peppers to be ready for the start of training camp, some latitude has to be given for the man being 38 years old. Marty Hurney went on the record to say that he is not worried about Peppers at this time. Personally, I’ll get worried when we start hearing about the possibility of him missing the season opener against Dallas on September 9th.Let’s end this on some positive news, shall we? Kuechly Greg Van Roten Jersey 2019 , who I mentioned as having the same surgery as Peppers, passed his physical and will be ready for training camp.