Que'Shawn Jenkins

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Steelton, Pa.
Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
230
High School:
Bishop McDevitt
Major:
Landscape Architecture

AT DELAWARE
Second-year member of the squad • will continue to add solid support at linebacker position that returns all three starters • big, versatile athlete who is a physical tackler and a disruptive player on defense • had one tackle and a pass breakup in the Blue-White spring game in May.

2015 SEASON (GAME BY GAME STATISTICS)
Played a key role on Delaware defense as a true freshman • backup linebacker and special teams player who appeared in 10 games • missed only the season opener vs. Jacksonville • recorded four tackles, including a season-high three in loss at Towson • also had a tackle against Elon • made one of the most memorable special teams plays of the season when he recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown in the win over William & Mary • also returned two kickoffs for 28 yards (14.0 avg.) with long return of 20 yards vs. Towson • part of a unit that ranked No. 5 in the Colonial Athletic Association and 24th in the NCAA in total defense (329.2) and was No. 3 in both rushing defense (123.5/17th in NCAA) and scoring defense (20.5/22nd in NCAA).

HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year starter and four-year varsity performer at linebacker at Bishop McDevitt High School for head coach Jeff Weachter • led team to a four-year record of 47-5 during his career, including a 13-1 mark in 2014 when the team captured the district title and advanced to the state semifinals • team captain • team also was state runner-up in 2012 and 2013 and district champions in 2011 • squad captured Mid-Penn Conference titles in 2012 and 2013 • earned first team All-State honors at linebacker in 2014 and was a two-time All-Mid-Penn Conference selection • rushed for 1,000 yards as a senior when he also recorded 94 tackles and 14 tackles for loss • also competed in wrestling at Bishop McDevitt.

PERSONAL
Que’Shawn (“kwa-shawn”) Morrel Jenkins • nickname is “Que” • born July 19, 1997 • landscape architecture major at Delaware • son of Shawn Jenkins and Tiffany Barksdale • one of six children in family • enjoys drawing, swimming, and working out during his spare time.

CAREER STATISTICS