Kristopher Rudy-Charles Jenkins (born August 3, 1979) is a former American football nose tackle who played for the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was originally drafted by the Panthers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland. A three-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection, Jenkins played seven seasons for the Panthers before being traded to the New York Jets in 2008. He is the older brother of New York Giants defensive end Cullen Jenkins.