Career
He played six seasons for the Minnesota Vikings (1991–1994) and the Saint Louis Rams (1995–1996). Jenkins played for the Michigan State Spartans between 1987 and 1990. During his final two years at Michigan State, Jenkins made five interceptions, returning for an average of 7.0 yards per interception.
Jenkins was drafted to the Minnesota Vikings during the third round of the 1991 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings in 1991, Jenkins made one interception, returning it for the single touchdown of his career. During the 1993 NFL season, the Vikings" defensive coordinator, Tony Dungy, remarked that Jenkins was "on his way to becoming an outstanding outside linebacker".
In 1995, the Saint Louis Rams signed Jenkins as a free agent to replace linebacker Joe Kelly. At the time, head coach Rich Brooks complimented Jenkins on his "youth, speed and NFL experience", characterizing him as a "big-play production guy and an impact hitter".
In 1997, Jenkins joined the San Francisco 49ers, but was waived.