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Omar Jenkins |
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Will step in as Notre Dames number-one receiver after the graduation of Arnaz Battle
earned second monogram with the Irish in 2002
became a big-play receiver in 02 after pulling in 37 catches for 633 yards, an average of 17.1 yards a catch
was second on the team in receptions and yards
has deceiving speed and can break away from defenders
heady pass-catcher who picked up Irish system quickly
is a silent leader and will be looked to carry the offense
makes up a solid receiver corps with senior Ronnie Rodamer and sophomores Maurice Stovall and Rhema McKnight
was the team leader with four catches for 68 yards at the 2003 Blue-Gold game.
AS A JUNIOR: Irish starting wide receiver in 2002
played 219:22 minutes and made 102 special teams appearances
second on the team in receiving with 37 receptions for 633 yards
served as a game captain vs. Stanford
made team leading and career-high five receptions vs. Maryland for 87 yards, then a career-high
led team in receiving vs. Michigan with 83 yards on three receptions
also tied a then career-long reception with a 47-yard catch from Carlyle Holiday in the fourth quarter against the Wolverines
tied for team lead in receptions vs. Stanford with three for 64 yards
made four catches vs. Pittsburgh
posted three receptions vs. Florida State, including first touchdown catch this season a 16-yarder from Holiday
made four receptions for 34 yards vs. Boston College
recorded a career-high 166 yards receiving on four receptions vs. Navy, a average of 41.5 yards a catch
the Navy game was the most receiving yards since Rocket Ismail had 173 yards receiving vs. Navy on Nov. 3, 1990
also recorded a career-long reception vs. Navy with a 67-yard touchdown pass from Holiday, the game-winning score with just over two minutes remaining
tied for team lead with three receptions for 61 yards vs. Rutgers
caught a 37-yard touchdown pass from Holiday vs. Rutgers
led team in receptions vs. USC with three receptions for 33 yards
pulled in three catches for 42 yards vs. North Carolina State in 2003 Gator Bowl.
AS A SOPHOMORE: Irish reserve flanker
saw an increased role in offense after injuries to Arnaz Battle and David Givens
made first career start vs. Pittsburgh
recorded first career touchdown on career-high 47-yard reception vs. Pittsburgh.
AS A FRESHMAN: Irish reserve flanker in 2000
one of just two freshmen to play on offense in 2000 (Matt LoVecchio was the other) and one of four overall
played in first career game vs. Texas A&M
also played as reserve receiver against Nebraska, Stanford, Navy, West Virginia and Rutgers.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Earned Texas all-state honors as senior in 99, winning league MVP honors
won two letters in football as receiver at Jesuit College Prep in Dallas, Texas
rated one of top 100 players in state by Fort Worth Star-Telegram (one of 13 wide receivers)
listed as one of top 100 players in area by Dallas Morning News (one of 12 wide receivers)
caught 45 passes for 811 yards and nine touchdowns in 99
as junior in 98 caught 33 passes for 543 yards and five TDs
helped team to state titles as junior and senior
offensive MVP of first DFW All-Star Classic for private schools
won a letter in baseball as junior outfielder
won a letter in track as senior sprinter, helping 4x400 relay team to 3:18.0 time at Texas Relays and running best of 48.1 in 400
younger of two children
brother DeVon ran track at Houston
full name is Omar Rasheed Jenkins
born May 8, 1981 in Dallas
enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management information systems.
| | G-GS | Rec. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | LG |
| 2000 | 6-0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11-1 | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 1 | 47 |
| 2002 | 13-12 | 37 | 633 | 17.1 | 3 | 67 |
| TOTAL | 30-13 | 44 | 744 | 16.9 | 4 | 67 |
