Ken Jenkins | |
Birth Date: | 8 May 1959 |
Birth Place: | Washington, DC |
Number: | 31 |
Position1: | Running back |
College: | Bucknell University |
Playing Years1: | 1982 |
Playing Team1: | Philadelphia Eagles |
Playing Years2: | 1983–1984 |
Playing Team2: | Detroit Lions |
Playing Years3: | 1985–1986 |
Playing Team3: | Washington Redskins |
Nfl: | JEN311460 |
Databasefootball: | JENKIKEN01 |
Kenneth Walton 'Kenny' Jenkins (born May 8, 1959) is a former American football running back.[1]
He played in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Washington Redskins from 1982 to 1987. He played college football at Bucknell University. Jenkins retired from the Washington Redskins[2] in 1987. He holds an NFL record as the only player to amass 75+ yards rushing, 75+ yards receiving, and 75+ yards on kickoff returns in one game.
Jenkins, a senior advisor, is a top producer for National Financial Partners, an insurance and financial-solutions company. He is also a motivational speaker.
Jenkins is a member of the board of trustees for Landon School, a private independent school in Bethesda, Maryland; a member of the Washington, DC Board of Trade; and board member for several nonprofits.
Jenkins has previously served as president of the NFL Players Association Former Players Chapter in Washington, DC.