A meager passing attack by the Hurricanes belied Jenkins' resiliency and toughness in 2008. Possessing the strong build preferred by NFL scouts, Jenkins is a physical receiver who proved willing to go over the middle for the tough, clutch reception. He may lack the upside of former great Hurricane wideouts, but Jenkins' quickness and versatility as a return specialist made him Miami's MVP in 2008 and a late-round consideration for NFL scouts.

Positives: Thick, well-proportioned build to handle the rigors of NFL defensive backs … Good initial quickness off the snap to avoid the jam at the line of scrimmage … Developed into a much more reliable receiver in 2008 after struggling with drops throughout much of his career … Willing to go over the middle and extend to make the tough grab … Refused to give up when many of his teammates seemed to quit last year … Experienced punt and kickoff returner.

Negatives: Has good quickness, but relied on his athleticism at the collegiate level and is only a marginal overall route-runner … Allows too many passes to get into his chest, resulting in some ugly drops throughout his career … Despite his thick build and quickness, Jenkins lacks the strength and agility to shake free in the open field.

Originally signed with UM in 2002 … Excellent athlete who was a versatile performer, playing as a receiver, defensive back and kick returner … Caught 62 passes for 720 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior … Returned kickoff and punts for five touchdowns in 2001 … Compiled more than 1,500 yards and scored nine touchdowns as a junior … Winner of the prestigious Nick Kotys Award, given to Dade County's Male Athlete of the Year … Member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100 … Two-time first-team All-Dade County selection by the Miami Herald … Rated the nation's No. 24 receiver prospect by SuperPrep and was named a SuperPrep All-American … Rated the No. 26 prospect in Florida by SuperPrep … Rated the nation's No. 39 wide receiver by TheInsiders.com … Ranked the No. 6 wide receiver and No. 20 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football … Rated the No. 5 wide receiver and No. 28 player in the state by Florida Kids … Ranked No. 6 in the Miami-Dade Top 20 by the Miami Herald … First-team Class 6A All-State selection in 2001 … Played in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game … Chose Miami over Florida and Florida State … Coached by Anthony Saunders.

Graduated in December 2006 with a degree in liberal arts and is pursuing a second degree in sociology.