Malcolm Jenkins finally got the call he'd been hoping to receive.
The safety has been officially named to the 2016 Pro Bowl, replacing Arizona's Tyrann Mathieu, who is currently recovering from a torn ACL. The honor is the first of Jenkins' seven-year career. Jenkins is the fourth Eagle to earn Pro Bowl accolades this season along with defensive end Fletcher Cox, tackle Jason Peters and return specialist Darren Sproles.
In light of his new deal, we're taking a look at the best of Malcolm Jenkins throughout his career as an Eagle. View the full gallery here...
S Malcolm Jenkins was drafted by the Saints in 2009 out of Ohio State
Jenkins was drafted in the first round, 14th overall
In 2014, Jenkins signed a three-year contract with the Eagles
Jenkins led the team with a career-high 113 tackles in 2014
Jenkins also ranked second on the team with three interceptions in 2014
In 2014, Jenkins became the first Eagles safety since Brian Dawkins in 2004 to record an interception in three consecutive games
In just the fourth game of the 2014 season, Jenkins hit a new career high in interceptions
In 2015, Jenkins ranked first on the team in tackles (120), passes defensed (15) and forced fumbles (3)
Jenkins was also ranked second on the team in tackles for loss (13) in 2015
With his 99-yard pick six against the Patriots in 2015, Jenkins tied for the third-longest in team history
Jenkins' 10th career interception came against Cam Newton and the Panthers in 2015
In 2015, Jenkins racked up career highs in a number of categories, including tackles (120), tackles for loss (13), passes defensed (15) and forced fumbles (3). He ranked first among all Eagles defenders in total tackles and the safety's 13 tackles for loss trailed only Cox for the team lead.
These stats allowed him to be graded as the No. 1 safety in the league this season by Pro Football Focus, an honor many, including Eagles Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins, feel is well-deserved.
"When I watch safeties, I want to see flash," Dawkins explained. "When I look at film, I want to see the potential to disrupt. I want to see a guy that can change the outcome of a game by making big plays. ... Watching Malcolm Jenkins, that's what you're seeing."
Jenkins also notched a fumble recovery and two interceptions on the year, one of which was a 99-yard pick-six off Tom Brady in the Eagles' Week 13 win over New England. The score tied for the third-longest defensive touchdown in team history and allowed Jenkins to become the first safety in franchise history with a pick-six in consecutive seasons.
Already on his way to Honolulu, the wait was well worth it for Jenkins and he is more than ready to take the field and compete with the NFL's best this weekend.
