played at BYU from 1996 to 1998.
Career Summary
Ronney Jenkins came to BYU from Hueneme High School after setting a national record of 619 yards and seven touchdowns in a single game. He rushed for 2,168 yards and 27 touchdowns his senior year of high school and went on to rush for 733 yards and 11 touchdowns at BYU as a freshman. Jenkins also caught 14 passes for three touchdowns that year. He earned Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and Rookie of the Year by the BYU coaching staff.
Personal
Born in Los Angeles, California
Mother is Mary Jenkins and grandmother is Jean Cobbs
Defensive end Shante Carver of the Dallas Cowboys is Ronney's second cousin
Recruited by USC, UCLA, Nebraska, Colorado, and Washington
Has one kidney
Married Kala Bouscean in 1997
Majoring in recreation management
Before BYU
Lettered in football, basketball, and track at Hueneme High in Oxnard, California
Rushed for 2,168 yards and 27 touchdowns during his senior year
Set a national record by rushing for 619 yards and seven touchdowns in a single game
Named All-Ventura County and All-CIF as a tailback
Runs a 4.3 in the 40-yard sprint
Won county championship in long jump and relay
Set school record in long jump at 24 feet