[2] Jenkins spent the 2011 season playing for Essendon's VFL affiliate, the Bendigo Bombers, but was highly sought after in the 2011 trading period.

[7] Provided extra responsibility by Tippett's loss and Taylor Walker's injury, Jenkins kicked 24 goals in 17 games in 2013 before a fractured ankle ended his season.

[12] In round 2, 2017, Jenkins suffered bruised ribs after a collision with Hawthorn player Teia Miles only 10 minutes into the game.

He was unable to play the rest of the game,[13] and though he was expected to return the next week, he was eventually ruled out due to his injury being more serious than originally thought.

[15] His form improved and he continued to add more facets to his game, managing 12 tackles in a hard-fought contest against Carlton in Round 15.

[16] Against the Western Bulldogs in round 16, Jenkins kicked four goals and took 11 marks, helping to dominate along with captain Taylor Walker.