Jenkins grew up in Jena, Louisiana and attended Jena High School. In his high school career, he pulled in 111 passes, going for 1,960 yards, and 27 touchdowns. On the ground he added 448 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns.[1] However, in his senior season he would fracture his tibia and miss his senior season.[2][3] On March 13, 2017, Jenkins committed to play college football at Louisiana State University.[4][5]
College career
In four years with the Tigers, Jenkins collected 89 catches for 1,370 yards, and 14 touchdowns.[6] 2021 was his best season where, posting 34 receptions for 502 yards, and six touchdowns.[7] On November 27, 2021, Jenkins had a career night in which he brought in 8 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns including the game winning score with 20 seconds left, to help the Tigers upset #15 Texas A&M in Ed Orgeron's final home game.[8]
On June 3, 2024, Jenkins signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[16] He was waived on August 27, and later re-signed to the practice squad.[17][18] He was released on October 14.[19]