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Will put name in portal Jenkins will enter the transfer portal, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Jenkins ran for 256 yards and two scores on 75 carries this season with the Pirates. The Houston transfer was a rotational tailback for ECU but never really got to be the focal point of the backfield. He'll now look for a program where he has a better shot at holding down a lead role. Jenkins should have one year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Jenkins (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against UTSA.

Impact Jenkins will return to the field after a one-game absence due to injury. The junior running back totaled 64 carries for 213 yards and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Jenkins (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Memphis.

Impact Jenkins popped up on Saturday's availability report and his status for Week 12 is now in question. His status will likely be decided during pregame warmups. He has rushed 63 times for 213 yards and two touchdowns so far this season, establishing a solid role for himself in the Pirates' backfield.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houser leads East Carolina to 38-0 win at Coastal Carolina

Katin Houser had 293 passing yards and two touchdowns as East Carolina routed Coastal Carolina, 38-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

First touchdown of season Jenkins logged four rushes for 29 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for seven yards during Saturday's 56-3 win versus Campbell.

Impact After only accounting for five yards in the season opener, Jenkins bounced back, averaging 7.3 yards per carry and recording his first score as a Pirate. The Houston transfer hadn't found the end zone since September of 2023 before Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houser, Montgomery pace East Carolina to 56-3 drubbing of Campbell

Katin Houser threw for two touchdowns and London Montgomery ran for two scores and East Carolina overwhelmed FCS-member Campbell 56-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands with East Carolina Jenkins has committed to joining the Pirates for the 2025 campaign, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jenkins will join East Carolina after spending the previous two seasons with Houston. The sophomore running back totaled 17 carries for 34 yards and two touchdowns across five appearances during the 2024 year.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Jenkins will enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.

Impact After a 2024 season that Jenkins not only disappointed during but also could have redshirted if it was not for one game, Jenkins will look for a change of scenery in 2025. At the very least, the running back will have to bank on suitors believing he can replicate his 2023 output.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play vs. Arizona Jenkins didn't play against Arizona on Friday night.

Impact Jenkins missed his third straight game Friday night. The tailback, who has 17 carries for 34 yards this fall, will get his next chance to play against Baylor on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes father, misses Week 9 Jenkins missed Houston's Week 9 game against Kansas after recently becoming a father, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Jenkins has barely been involved for the Cougars this season, tallying 17 carries for 34 yards. He reportedly missed a significant amount of practice time ahead of Week 9 due to the birth of his child. Jenkins should be considered probable for Saturday against Kansas State until further notice.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE