He would then transfer to Des Moines North High School, where he practiced football, basketball and track.
He was part of the 26–24 win against Rochester Community and Technical College in the 1995 RC Cola Bowl.
In 1997, he suffered a torn left anterior cruciate ligament in the opening game against the University of Central Missouri, after making a 32-yard touchdown reception, forcing him to miss the rest of the season.
Jenkins returned to complete his senior season in 1998, leading the team with 29 receptions for 540 yards (18.6-yard avg.)
[1] He finished his college career registering in less than three full seasons, 67 receptions for 1,439 yards (21.5 avg.)
He helped the Mavericks win North Central Conference titles both seasons he played, which were their first league championships in 12 years.
[2] In 2011, he was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Football Hall of Fame.
[5] He was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals on September 6 and played in 3 games, after being declared inactive in 13 contests.
On December 30, Jenkins was signed to a futures contract by the Denver Broncos, reuniting with quarterback Jake Plummer.