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A.J. Jenkins | Wide Receiver

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age / DOB:  (23) / 9/30/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 190
College: Illinois
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49ers WR A.J. Jenkins admits his rookie season was "very humbling," and is trying to bulk up from 192 pounds to 200.
"From being the top dog on campus to not playing at all, it teaches you a lot about the game and you try learning from the sidelines and other players," Jenkins said. "I need to make sure it doesn’t happen again this year." In the mix for No. 3 receiver duties behind Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin, Jenkins is currently tipping the scales at 196. For the time being, he remains off the fantasy radar. May 21 - 6:43 PM
Source: San Jose Mercury News

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A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee considers the 49ers' No. 3 receiver job "wide open."

Keep in mind San Francisco's third receiver rotation wasn't productive in 2012 as Ted Ginn and Kyle Williams rotated behind Michael Crabtree and Randy Moss. Still, there is some opportunity for A.J. Jenkins behind Crabtree and Anquan Boldin. The 2012 first-rounder has reportedly added muscle this offseason. Jenkins will be competing with Quinton Patton, Williams, and Ricardo Lockette.
Source: Sacramento Bee
May 17 - 4:43 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

Colin Kaepernick believes second-year WR A.J. Jenkins is "progressing along," and "getting better."

After reporting to the team out of shape, Jenkins spent the first 12 weeks of his rookie season on the bench. He's been working out with Kaepernick this offseason in an effort to refine his craft heading into year two. It's a good sign his quarterback has seen progress, as Jenkins is expected to have a bigger role following the departure of Randy Moss and injury to Mario Manningham. Jenkins saw just one target in 2012.
Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter
Apr 17 - 5:26 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

49ers GM Trent Baalke admitted that 2012 first-rounder A.J. Jenkins barely played as a rookie because he didn't know the offense.

"He's a young guy that came out of a college system that's taken awhile to grasp to the pro system," Baalke said. "It's not a work ethic issue, it's not a skill set issue. It's learning the craft at the pro level." Baalke insisted the 49ers are as "confident in (Jenkins') ability as we were when we drafted him," and young receivers' "biggest growth is between Year 1 and Year 2."
Source: Sacramento Bee
Feb 21 - 11:41 AM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

49ers WR A.J. Jenkins will train with Colin Kaepernick in Atlanta this offseason and wants to return as a "totally different player" in 2013.

"I'm going to make that happen and come back bigger, faster, stronger," said Jenkins. "I'm going to be accountable this offseason and make myself the kind of player that they want me to be." Jenkins was active for just three games in 2012 after being a first-round pick, catching zero passes. He's expected to have a much bigger role next season with Randy Moss and Ted Ginn being free agents.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Feb 5 - 4:55 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

49ers offensive coaches remain confident in 2012 first-rounder A.J. Jenkins' future despite what was essentially a "redshirt" rookie year.

Jenkins played just 42 regular season snaps and none in the NFC title game. "He has a great foundation underneath him," said OC Greg Roman. "So when he has to become a major player in what we do, he can jump right in." Added WRs coach John Morton, "It can be hard to just go in and be thrown in the fire and you’re not ready. This is going to be really good for A.J. The sky is the limit for him."
Source: Florida Times Union
Feb 2 - 1:36 AM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said rookie WR A.J. Jenkins has not been bypassed on the depth chart by Chad Hall.

Hall was called up from the practice squad on Saturday and played one snap in Sunday's win over the Falcons, while Jenkins was one of two Niners to not appear in the game. Jenkins has yet to catch a pass after being the No. 30 overall pick in the 2012 draft, and we wouldn't expect that to change in the Super Bowl.
Related: Chad Hall
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jan 22 - 3:07 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

49ers rookie WR A.J. Jenkins played just seven snaps in Saturday's Divisional Round win.

Coach Jim Harbaugh said he wanted Jenkins to "step up" in the postseason, but it doesn't look like he's going to get the opportunity. Including the playoffs, San Francisco's first-round pick has played just 36 snaps since Mario Manningham was lost for the season in Week 16. The 49ers were deliberate with Jenkins from the get-go, but it's fair to wonder if they envisioned him being further along by now. Regardless, ascendant QB Colin Kaepernick makes Jenkins a strong "hold" in Dynasty leagues.
Source: Grant Cohn on Twitter
Jan 15 - 8:38 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team needs first-round rookie WR A.J. Jenkins "to step up" in the playoffs.

"We need him to step up and we definitely think he’s capable of doing that," was Harbaugh's exact quote. Jenkins was targeted one time in the Week 17 win over the Cardinals, but he dropped the pass. The rookie out of Illinois hasn't caught a single pass this season, so our interest in him is tepid at this point. Randy Moss has been starting opposite Michael Crabtree, while the team has been using a lot of two-tight end sets with Delanie Walker and Vernon Davis.
Source: Eric Branch on Twitter
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 06:14:00 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

A.J. Jenkins wasn't targeted in San Francisco's Week 15 win over the Patriots.

That's three games, zero targets for the 49ers' first-round pick, who can still barely even get on the field despite the fact that Mario Manningham (shoulder) has sat out two straight weeks. Jenkins won't be a factor down the stretch, either in the regular season or playoffs.
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 01:31:00 AM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has "seen progress" from first-round rookie WR A.J. Jenkins.

"He's been on his assignments. He's executed well when he's been out there. He's given great effort and football rewards that effort," added Harbaugh. Jenkins was active for the first time last week against the Rams but did not play a single snap. With Mario Manningham listed as doubtful with a shoulder injury, Jenkins is expected to officially make his debut in Week 14 versus the Dolphins.
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 08:00:00 AM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

A.J. Jenkins wasn't targeted in his NFL debut, a Week 13 loss to the Rams.

If Jenkins took the field, we didn't see it. Ted Ginn appeared to pick up all of Kyle Williams' lost snaps. With the 49ers struggling to generate anything downfield this afternoon, perhaps Jenkins will be a part of the Week 14 game plan.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 05:51:00 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

49ers' first-round pick WR A.J. Jenkins is active for Week 13, and will make his NFL debut against the Rams.

However, second-round pick LaMichael James remains a healthy scratch despite the fact that Kendall Hunter (Achilles) has been placed on injured reserve. Jenkins will serve as San Francisco's No. 4 receiver in the absence of Kyle Williams, but considering the snail's pace he's been brought along at, his snaps should be extremely limited. With James inactive, Brandon Jacobs will slot in as Frank Gore's primary backup, while Anthony Dixon could be in for a handful of touches. Also inactive for the 49ers are QB Scott Tolzien, S Trenton Robinson, RB Jewel Hampton, G Joe Looney, TE Demarcus Dobbs and NT Ian Williams.
Related: LaMichael James
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 11:37:00 AM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that 49ers rookies WR A.J. Jenkins and RB LaMichael James are expected to make their regular season debuts against the Rams in Week 13.

Jenkins and James were San Francisco's first- and second-round picks respectively in this past year's NFL Draft. Jenkins caught eight passes for 122 yards and a touchdown in the preseason, while James rushed for 63 yards on 13 carries in exhibition play. Both players will get a shot due to Kendall Hunter (ankle) and Kyle Williams' (torn ACL) injuries. Neither player will be a fantasy option this season.
Related: LaMichael James
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 07:57:00 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

Rookie 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins was active for Sunday's win, but played zero snaps.

Jenkins was expected to be a game-day inactive early in the season, but was surprisingly active over fellow rookie LaMichael James on Sunday. Regardless, Jenkins might as well have been inactive, and shouldn't factor into the game-plan at receiver for the foreseeable future.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 01:11:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Colin Kaepernick
2Colt McCoy
3Scott Tolzien
4B.J. Daniels
RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3LaMichael James
4Anthony Dixon
5Marcus Lattimore
GLB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
FB1Bruce Miller
2Alex Debniak
WR11Michael Crabtree
2Quinton Patton
3Mario Manningham
4Ricardo Lockette
5Marlon Moore
WR21Anquan Boldin
2A.J. Jenkins
3Kyle Williams
4Chad Hall
5Joe Hastings
WR31A.J. Jenkins
TE1Vernon Davis
2Vance McDonald
3Garrett Celek
4Cameron Morrah
5MarQueis Gray
K1Phil Dawson