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Aaron Jenkins

Position

Offensive Line

Height

6-1

Weight

311 lbs.

Class

RS-So.

Hometown

Dallas, Texas

Previous School

Lincoln HS

EXP

1VL

New Mexico: Very intelligent lineman who quickly picked up the nuances of UNM’s offense … should factor in the offense in 2015 after recovering from his injury …took several reps at center in 2015 Spring camp … a 2014-15 Lobo Scholar-Athlete.

2014 (Freshman Season): Played in the first two games of the season before injuring his shoulder … recorded one knockdown block while earning playing time at left guard … received a medical hardship, and will return in 2015 as a redshirt freshman.

High School: A three-star Scout.com recruit who was a two-time All-District 12-4A performer on both sides of the ball for Lincoln High School … rated a top-100 offensive guard in the nation by 247 Sports … helped the Tigers reach the area round of the Texas State Class 4A playoffs with an 8-4 record in 2013 … a first-team All-District 12-4A offensive guard and defensive tackle as a senior … Lincoln averaged 34.4 points per game offensively and ranked eighth in Texas 4A in total defense, surrendering just 256.0 yards per game … a first-team All-District 12-4A selection at offensive guard and defensive tackle as a junior in 2012 … helped Lincoln advance to the area round of the state 4A playoffs with a 10-3 record … the Tigers offense averaged 35.0 points per game, and their defense ranked second in 4A in yards allowed at 206.0 per game … also received offers from Rice and Texas Tech.

Personal: Born on September 13, 1995 … is undecided on a major … mother in Lisa Jenkins.