Nakia Jenkins Explained

Nakia Jenkins
Number:2
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:29 June 1975
Birth Place:Alta Loma, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:220
High School:Belle Glade (FL) Central
College:Utah State
Undraftedyear:1998
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
Aflstatlabel1:Receptions
Aflstatvalue1:9
Aflstatlabel2:Receiving yards
Aflstatvalue2:104
Aflstatlabel3:Receiving TDs
Aflstatvalue3:1
Aflstatlabel4:Tackles
Aflstatvalue4:4
Aflstatlabel5:Fumble Recoveries
Aflstatvalue5:1
Afl:3073

Nakia Antwan Jenkins (born June 29, 1975) is a former professional American football player and coach.

High school

Nakia attended Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, Florida. He was a teammate of Fred Taylor and Reidel Anthony. He played for the school band his freshman and sophomore year.

College career

He was named first-team All-Foothill Conference during the 1994 and 1995 season at Chaffey Junior College. He transferred to Utah State where he played with quarterback Matthew Sauk under head coach John L. Smith.[1]

Professional career

Jenkins went undrafted in the 1998 NFL draft. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets. He was waived during training camp. In 1999 Nakia signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars,[2] he was again released during training camp. In 2000, Jenkins was drafted by the Las Vegas Outlaws of the defunct XFL.In 2002, Jenkins was signed by the Toronto Phantoms of the Arena Football League. In 2004, he played for the Grand Rapids Rampage.[3] In 2007, Jenkins was named head coach of Miami Vice Squad of the National Indoor Football League.

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Notes and References

  1. Sauk, jenkins aggie stars, as expected. (1997, April 20). The Salt Lake Tribune, pp. C.6-C.6.
  2. http://98.129.12.19/news/printarticle.aspx?id=538
  3. http://www.arenafan.com/players/Nakia_Jenkins-3073/