James Jenkins '26 Recruiting Profile

My name is James Jenkins, a 6', 218 lbs starting varsity ILB c/o 2026. Football is just a core part of who I am. Since starting tackle football at 6 years old, I have had the goal to play at a competitive, collegiate level. I am a leader both on and off the field, and have always been one of the hardest workers wherever I go. I am highly coachable and learn from those around me.  This has shaped me into the young man I am today and the man I will be in the future. My determination and goal-orientated attitude drives me to become better each day and be the best athlete, teammate, student, son, and brother I can be. During last off-season, I worked hard to increase my size and strength; I started the post season around 165 lbs (now 218 lbs) and ended off-season training with a 445 lb dead lift and a 225 lb clean, and I just recorded a new max bench of 255lb.

I take pride in maintaining my high level of academic achievement–current GPA of 3.77–while doing two high school sports, one select sport, and additional high school and external training.  I want to earn a degree in accounting, business, or economics, while playing football at the college level and want to be a contributing member of my team and community.