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'''MarTay Jenkins''' (born [[February 28]], [[1975]] in [[Waterloo, Iowa]]) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] in the [[NFL]]. He spent his entire four year career with the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. He holds the record for NFL kick return yards for a season, he set this record in 2000 posting 2,186 Kr yards. He attended the [[University of Nebraska at Omaha]]. Jenkins attended North Des Moines High School in Iowa.<!-- NOT CONFIRMED ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL -->
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* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|1999}} - {{NFL Year|2002}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2002}})*
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2003}} - {{NFL Year|2004}})*
* [[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{AFL Year|2005}})*
* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2005}})
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'''MarTay Jenkins''' (born February 28, 1975) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League]] as well as the [[Arena Football League]] and [[Canadian Football League]]. He was [[NFL Draft|drafted]] in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the [[1999 NFL Draft]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He played [[college football]] [[UNO Mavericks|Nebraska-Omaha]].

In his career, Jenkins also spent time with the [[Arizona Cardinals]], where he spent most of his career, [[Atlanta Falcons]], [[Denver Broncos]] and [[Arizona Rattlers]] and [[Calgary Stampeders]].

==Early years==
Jenkins was born in [[Waterloo, Iowa]] and attended [[North High School (Des Moines)|North High School]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://den.scout.com/a.z?s=101&p=9&c=2&cid=278336&nid=1159259&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fden.scout.com%2fa.z%3fs%3d101%26p%3d9%26c%3d2%26cid%3d278336%26nid%3d1159259 |title=#80 MarTay Jenkins |work=Scout.com |accessdate=[[October 4]], [[2009]]}}</ref>

==College career==
Jenkins then attended the [[University of Nebraska-Omaha]] and as a sophomore he led the team with 36 [[Reception (American football)|receptions]] for 848 yards and eight [[touchdown]]s. After suffering a season ending [[knee]] injury in the opening game of the 1997 seasn, he returned in 1998, recording 66 receptions for 1,420 yards and 11 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unoalumni.org/wfdata/frame7186-211/pressrel9.asp |title=UNO Hall of Fame adds trio of atheles |accessdate=[[October 4]], [[2009]]}}</ref>

==Professional career==
===National Football League===
Jenkins was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the [[1999 NFL Draft#Round six|sixth round (193rd overall)]] of the [[1999 NFL Draft]]. However, he was released during [[training camp]]. He was later claimed off waiver by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] on September 6.<ref name="TSN">{{cite web |url=http://www.tsn.ca/nfl/teams/players/bio/?id=3378&hubname=nfl |title=MarTay Jenkins # - WR |work=[[TSN]].ca |accessdate=[[October 4]], [[2009]]}}</ref>

On December 10, [[2000 Arizona Cardinals season|2000]], Jenkins broke three league records in a 44-10 Cardinals loss to the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]. He broke the record for kickoff returns in a season, kickoff return yardage in a season and combined kickoff and punt return yardage in a season.<ref name="Final AZ season">{{cite web |url=http://www.kffl.com/player/55/nfl/news |title=MarTay Jenkins, WR, CFL Player News |accessdate=[[October 4]], [[2009]]}}</ref> He finished the season with a record 2,186 kick return yards.

On September 22, 2002, Jenkins recorded a 65-yard touchdown reception from [[quarterback]] [[Jake Plummer]], which allowed Plummer to surpass 15,000 yards passing for his career.<ref name="Final AZ season" /> On November 3, he suffered a fractured [[scapula]] and missed the rest of the season.<ref name="Final AZ season" />

Jenkins was released after the 2002 season, due to asking for a contract similar to the [[United States dollar|$]]3 million-a-year contract that [[San Diego Chargers]] wide receiver/[[kick returner]] [[Tim Dwight]] had signed the year prior.<ref name="Final AZ season" /> After the season, several teams expressed an interest in Jenkins.<ref name="Final AZ season" /> On March 21, 2003, it was reported that the [[Houston Texans]] offered Jenkins a contract.<ref name="Final AZ season" /> One week later, Jenkins was signed to a contract with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref name="Final AZ season" /><ref name="TSN" /> He was released by the Falcons on August 31.<ref name="Final AZ season" /> On September 11, he was re-signed by the Cardinals, however, he failed a team physical nullyfing the contract.<ref name="Final AZ season" /> On December 30, Jenkins was signed to a future contract by the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref name="Final AZ season" /><ref name="TSN" /> He was then again released on July 27, 2004.<ref name="Final AZ season" /><ref name="TSN" />

===Arena Football League===
On October 21, 2004, Jenkins signed with the [[Arizona Rattlers]] of the [[Arena Football League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3094784 |title=Rattlers add MarTay Jenkins |date=[[October 21]], [[2004]] |accessdate=[[October 4]], [[2009]]}}</ref> However, on January 21, 2005, he was released.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=21 |title=Arizona Rattlers Historical Transactions |work=ArenaFan.com |accessdate=[[October 4]], [[2009]]}}</ref>

===Canadian Football League===
On May 29, 2005, Jenkins signed with the [[Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]].<ref name="Final AZ season" /> For the season, he recorded 25 receptions for 382 yards and four touchdowns.

==Post football==
Jenkins now runs an athletic training company in Arizona, called Arizona Far West Speed Training.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.azfwspeedtraining.com/ Arizona Far West Speed Training official website]
* [http://www.arenafan.com/players/MarTay_Jenkins-4844/ Profile at ArenaFan]


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Revision as of 02:46, 5 October 2009

MarTay Jenkins
No. 19, 3, 80
Position:Wide receiver / Kick returner
Career information
College:Nebraska-Omaha
NFL draft:1999 / Round: 6 / Pick: 193
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Single season record 2,186 kick return yards (2000)
Player stats at PFR · CFL.ca

MarTay Jenkins (born February 28, 1975) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League as well as the Arena Football League and Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football Nebraska-Omaha.

In his career, Jenkins also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent most of his career, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos and Arizona Rattlers and Calgary Stampeders.

Early years

Jenkins was born in Waterloo, Iowa and attended North High School.[1]

College career

Jenkins then attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha and as a sophomore he led the team with 36 receptions for 848 yards and eight touchdowns. After suffering a season ending knee injury in the opening game of the 1997 seasn, he returned in 1998, recording 66 receptions for 1,420 yards and 11 touchdowns.[2]

Professional career

National Football League

Jenkins was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. However, he was released during training camp. He was later claimed off waiver by the Arizona Cardinals on September 6.[3]

On December 10, 2000, Jenkins broke three league records in a 44-10 Cardinals loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He broke the record for kickoff returns in a season, kickoff return yardage in a season and combined kickoff and punt return yardage in a season.[4] He finished the season with a record 2,186 kick return yards.

On September 22, 2002, Jenkins recorded a 65-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jake Plummer, which allowed Plummer to surpass 15,000 yards passing for his career.[4] On November 3, he suffered a fractured scapula and missed the rest of the season.[4]

Jenkins was released after the 2002 season, due to asking for a contract similar to the $3 million-a-year contract that San Diego Chargers wide receiver/kick returner Tim Dwight had signed the year prior.[4] After the season, several teams expressed an interest in Jenkins.[4] On March 21, 2003, it was reported that the Houston Texans offered Jenkins a contract.[4] One week later, Jenkins was signed to a contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[4][3] He was released by the Falcons on August 31.[4] On September 11, he was re-signed by the Cardinals, however, he failed a team physical nullyfing the contract.[4] On December 30, Jenkins was signed to a future contract by the Denver Broncos.[4][3] He was then again released on July 27, 2004.[4][3]

Arena Football League

On October 21, 2004, Jenkins signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.[5] However, on January 21, 2005, he was released.[6]

Canadian Football League

On May 29, 2005, Jenkins signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.[4] For the season, he recorded 25 receptions for 382 yards and four touchdowns.

Post football

Jenkins now runs an athletic training company in Arizona, called Arizona Far West Speed Training.

References

  1. ^ "#80 MarTay Jenkins". Scout.com. Retrieved October 4, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "UNO Hall of Fame adds trio of atheles". Retrieved October 4, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "MarTay Jenkins # - WR". TSN.ca. Retrieved October 4, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "MarTay Jenkins, WR, CFL Player News". Retrieved October 4, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ "Rattlers add MarTay Jenkins". October 21, 2004. Retrieved October 4, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  6. ^ "Arizona Rattlers Historical Transactions". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved October 4, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

External links

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