Keyone Jenkins Explained

Keyone Jenkins
School:FIU Panthers
Pastschools:
  • FIU (2023–present)
Currentnumber:1
Currentposition:Quarterback
Class:Freshman
Highschool:Miami Central (Miami, Florida)
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:190
Espn:5085337

Keyone Jenkins is an American football quarterback for the FIU Panthers.

Early life and high school

Jenkins grew up in Miami, Florida and attended Miami Carol City Senior High School,[1] before transferring to Miami Central Senior High School. In Jenkins senior season of his high school he threw for 1,565 yards and 22 touchdowns to just three interceptions, while also rushing for 148 yards and four touchdowns.[2] He was rated a three-star recruit and originally committed to play for Auburn,[3] but he instead committed to FIU.[4] [5]

College career

During Jenkins's true freshman season in 2023, he was named as the starting quarterback. In his debut game against Maine, he led the team to make their first win of the season and finished the game by throwing two touchdowns and breaking the school record for the most passing yards by a true freshman with 292.[6] During the game against UConn, he accumulated three total touchdowns, two of which were passing touchdowns and one rushing touchhdown. The result saw Jenkins lead FIU to their third win of the season.[7] However in the following week, Jenkins would exit the game with an injury after taking a hard hit.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carol City 2023 QB Keyone Jenkins Is Changing The Position. Larry Blustein. October 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: Singley . Jack . Three star QB Keyone Jenkins commits to the Auburn Tigers . Yardbarker . 11 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Olson . Andrew . Keyone Jenkins, Class of 2023 QB out of Florida, announces SEC commitment . Saturday Down South . 11 October 2023.
  4. Web site: Keyone Jenkins, Miami Central, Quarterback. 247sports.com. October 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: 3-star QB Keyone Jenkins reverses course, signs with FIU. AL.com. Nick. Alvarez. December 21, 2022. October 4, 2023.
  6. FIU Football: A lights out performance for Keyone Jenkins. Sports Illustrated. Kevin. Barral. September 3, 2023. October 4, 2023.
  7. FIU Football: QB Keyone Jenkins is Maturing Quickly. Sports Illustrated. Kevin. Barral. September 18, 2023. October 4, 2023.
  8. Web site: Villa . Walter . Freshman starting quarterback Keyone Jenkins expected to play when FIU hosts UTEP . Miami Herald . 11 October 2023.