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AJ Jenkins

Defensive Back
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-1
Hometown
Wilcox, Neb.
Previous School
Wilcox-Hildreth HS
#20

AJ Jenkins

Defensive Back
Sophomore, 6-1

2020: Sophomore
In his second season as a starting safety, ranked third on the team with 42 tackles ... added four pass breakups and an interception ... posted a season high nine tackles versus Morningside ... collected at least six tackles in five separate games ... intercepted a pass in the win over Doane.

2019: Freshman
Finished with a total of 49 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 5 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery... posted a season high of 11 tackles against Dordt, five of those tackles being for a loss... earned GPAC Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 30).  

High School
Prepped at Wilcox-Hildreth High School … coached by Gabe Eberhardt … lettered and started all four years … served as team captain all four years … rushed for more than 1,000 yards each season … helped the Falcons to a 2019 state championship … also competed in basketball and track.

Personal
Born in Cambridge, Neb., on November 5, 2000 … son of Matt and Lana Jenkins … has an older brother Skyler and older sisters Lexi and Reilly … enjoys hunting and fishing.

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