[1] Born in Treherbert, Jenkins played local amateur football for Cwmparc before being spotted by Cardiff City in 1956.
[2] After impressing in the club's reserve side, making his professional debut on 9 November 1957 in a 1–1 draw with Ipswich Town.
[5] In June 1961, Jenkins joined Exeter City along with Derrick Sullivan for a combined fee of £5,000 and made his debut against Mansfield Town two months later.
Several clubs registered interest before Jenkins chose to move to Bristol Rovers in July 1963 with Exeter waiving a potential transfer fee.
[2] After making seven league appearances for Rovers, Jenkins moved into non-league football with Merthyr Tydfill.