Tim Jenkins
Timothy Jenkins (born February 6, 1991)[1] is an American football coach. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has been called Colorado's Quarterback Whisperer[2] because of his reputation for producing the states top Quarterbacks. Jenkins has tutored Phillip "PJ" Walker, Luis Perez, Michael O'Connor (Canadian football), and Isaac Harker, among others.[3][4]
High School career
Jenkins is a 2009 graduate of ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, where he played on the football team from 2005 to 2009. Jenkins was named first team All-Southern league during his senior season.
College career
Jenkins was a four-year starter at Quarterback for Fort Lewis College. Jenkins ranks among Fort Lewis College's career leaders in completions (2nd all time), passing yards (3rd all time), and passing touchdowns (4th all time).[5][6] Jenkins was named RMAC offensive player the week on two occasions, for the week of September 20, 2010[7] and October 17, 2011.[8] He was chosen as the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame - Colorado Chapter player of the week for the week of October 1, 2012.[9] Jenkins was also named the 2009 RMAC Offensive Freshman of the year.[5]
Professional career
Jenkins was rated the 58th best Quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[10]
St. Louis Rams
On May 13, 2013, Jenkins was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent.[1][11][12] He was waived by the Rams on August 27, 2013.[13]
Calgary Stampeders
On October 22, 2013 Jenkins was signed to the Calgary Stampeders practice squad.[2][14] He was waived by the Stampeders on October 31, 2013.[3]
Jenkins Elite
In 2013, he established Jenkins Elite, a sports firm specializing in Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Running Back, and Lineman skill training based out of Parker, Colorado.[4] Jenkins Elite launched a Sugar Land, Texas location in November 2020, and has announced that it will be opening a Scottsdale, Arizona location in March 2021.[15]
Notable trainees
Jenkins has developed quarterbacks including Harlon Hill-winner Luis Perez. Other pro-clients include Phillip Walker, Isaac Harker, Alex Snyder, Grant Kraemer, Michael O'Connor (Canadian football), and Austin Apodaca. Jenkins also currently works with the following notable college Quarterbacks, Ty Evans NC State and Elite 11 Quarterback, Alex Padilla Iowa, Fred Payton Jr. Coastal Carolina University, Hollis Mathis College of William & Mary, Joe Mancuso University of Richmond, Kory Curtis Bryant University, and Tyler Vander Waal Wyoming.
References
- "Tim Jenkins". NFL.com. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "Colorado's quarterback whisperer turns out state's top talent". KUSA. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "How a summer stint in Colorado vaulted Harlon Hill Trophy winner Luis Perez to a national title run". The Denver Post. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- Woods, David. "The pro prospect out of nowhere: Unearthing potential of ex-Lebanon QB, valedictorian Isaac Harker". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- Friday, Ryan Owens Sports Writer; Nov. 2; Friday, 2012 10:53 AM Updated; Nov. 2; Pm, 2012 4:25. "Meet the face of Fort Lewis football". Durango Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-01.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "fb passing (PDF)" (PDF). Fort Lewis College Athletics. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "Three Skyhawk football players chosen as RMAC Players of the Week". Fort Lewis College Athletics. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "Jenkins chosen as RMAC Offensive Player of the Week". Fort Lewis College Athletics. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "Jenkins chosen as NFF Colorado Chapter Player of the Week". Fort Lewis College Athletics. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "Tim Jenkins, Fort Lewis, QB, 2013 Draft Scout, DraftScout.com/NFL Draft Scout". draftscout.com. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "Former ThunderRidge High Star QB Gets Chance In The NFL". 2013-06-04. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- Monday, Ryan Owens Sports Writer; May 13; Am, 2013 10:43. "Jenkins gets his NFL rookie horns". Durango Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-01.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- Bibber, Ryan Van (2013-08-27). "Rams cut down to 75 players". Turf Show Times. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "Jenkins added to practice roster". Calgary Stampeders. 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- "Jenkins Elite Announces New Location in Sugar Land, Texas". Jenkins Elite. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-15.