Darnell Jenkins
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| Darnell Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| College | Miami |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | WR |
| Class |  Senior |
| Career | 2003 – present |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | December 31, 1982  Miami, FL |
| High school | Miami Central HS, Miami, Florida |
| Career highlights | |
| Awards | |
| 2007 Miami Hurricanes Team MVP | |
Darnell Jenkins (born December 31, 1982 in Miami,Florida) is an American football wide receiver at the University of Miami
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[edit] High school career
Jenkins attended Miami Central High School in Florida. Winner of the prestigious Nick Kotys Award, given to Miami-Dade County's Male Athlete of the Year. First-team Class 6A All-State selection in 2001. Played in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game.
[edit] College career
[edit] University of Miami
Jenkins entered the University of Miami for the 2003 NCAA Season. Has career totals of 90 Receptions for 1364 Yards and 3 Touchdowns. Talented speedster with good hands who worked his way into the Hurricanes rotation at wide receiver in 2003 as a true freshman. Competed as member of the track and field team during the indoor season. In 2007, led the Hurricanes with 31 Receptions for 619 Yards and 2 Touchdowns. Led the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 20.0 Yard Per Catch Average. Jenkins did not fumble during his entire college career.
[edit] NFL Draft
Jenkins declared for the 2008 NFL draft. Jenkins went undrafted but signed with the Houston Texans the following day.
