| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1941 Macon, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Western Carolina University |
| Playing career | |
| 1961–1964 | Western Carolina |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1964–1965 | Warner Robins High School (Asst coach) |
| 1965–1967 | Baker High School (Asst coach) |
| 1967–1968 | Phenix City High School |
| 1968–1970 | Troy State (DC) |
| 1971–1972 | North Alabama (DC) |
| 1973–1974 | South Carolina (DE) |
| 1975–1977 | Southern Miss (DC) |
| 1978 | Oklahoma State (DL) |
| 1979 | Florida (DL) |
| 1980–1981 | LSU (DL/AHC) |
| 1982 | LSU (DC/DL/AHC) |
| 1983–1984 | LSU (DL/AHC) |
| 1985–1986 | LSU (DL) |
| 1987–1989 | LSU (DC/DL) |
| 1990 | LSU (DL/AHC) |
| 1991–1995 | Mississippi State (DL) |
| 1996–1998 | Auburn (DL) |
| 2000–2001 | LSU (DL) |
| 2007–2009 | Philadelphia Eagles (DL) |
| 2013 | USC (DL) |
| 2016–2017 | LSU (DL) |
| 2023 | LSU (DL) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 NAIA National (1968) | |
Pete Jenkins (born August 27, 1941) is a former American football coach and player. His coaching career spanned a 54-year period from 1964 to 2017 at the high school, college and professional level. Having mentored numerous NFL and college defensive line coaches, Jenkins is credited with revolutionizing the way the position is taught and coached and revered as one of the greatest defensive line coaches in football history. [1] He spent a total of 22 seasons in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and three in the National Football League (NFL). Jenkins coached in 14 bowl games and was part of two NFL playoff team appearances.[1] He also sent over 30 players that he coached in college to the NFL.[2]