Nakia Jenkins

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

Nakia Jenkins
No. 2
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1975-06-29) June 29, 1975
Alta Loma, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Belle Glade (FL) Central
College:Utah State
Undrafted:1998
Career history
As player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As coach:
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:9
Receiving yards:104
Receiving TDs:1
Tackles:4
Fumble Recoveries:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

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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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/
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