Fayetteville State University Athletics

Kendarius Jenkins, born on April 10, 2000, in Tarboro, North Carolina, is a talented Defensive Back. Standing at 5’11" and weighing 195 pounds, Kendarius graduated from Tarboro High School in 2019, where he earned all-conference honors, was selected to the all-star team, and contributed to back-to-back undefeated state championships in his junior and senior years.

After transferring from Barton College, where his team won the turnover margin in their first year, Kendarius is now a senior majoring in Business Administration. His career goals include securing a well-paying job in his field and moving to Colorado to start his life post-graduation.

Kendarius credits his mother, Tina Anderson, as the most influential person in his life, describing her as his number one fan. His most memorable sports experience was defeating an undefeated Wingate team during his time at Barton. Kendarius chose FSU for its culture and winning spirit.