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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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The Sacramento Bee currently projects Kyle Williams as the 49ers' starting "X" receiver over A.J. Jenkins.
Beat writer Matt Barrows' depth chart is based on where players lined up in offseason practices. Rookie Quinton Patton is listed as the No. 3 "Z" receiver behind Anquan Boldin and Ricardo Lockette. It would be a major blow to Jenkins' career if he couldn't beat out Williams, but we expect him to dispatch the special teamer. Patton is the bigger threat as Jenkins attempts to nail down a starting job in the absence of Michael Crabtree. Jun 17 - 11:07 AM
Source: Sacramento Bee

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A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

Speaking Tuesday, coach Jim Harbaugh said A.J. Jenkins is coming off his best week of practice in a 49ers uniform.

OC Greg Roman agreed. "(Just) made some clutch catches for us moving the ball," Roman said. "Just made plays, did all the right things, made plays when he had the opportunity. And he just needs to continue to do that." Jenkins has had few highlights as a 49er, so even a good showing in pad-less practices is noteworthy. He's battling with Quinton Patton for a starting job.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jun 11 - 4:37 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

Coach Jim Harbaugh says Michael Crabtree's old X receiver position will be opened to a three-receiver competition between A.J. Jenkins, rookie Quinton Patton, and practice squad-type Ricardo Lockette.

If one of the three doesn't grab the bull by the horns, the 49ers will probably make a move before or early in training camp. "We'll put Jenkins, Patton, Ricardo Lockette at the same position and let them compete and emerge," Harbaugh promised. "The good news is somebody will emerge because they have to." It's a huge opportunity for Jenkins, who looked like a first-round bust as a rookie. He didn't catch a pass and was inactive for 14-of-19 games, including the playoffs.
Source: CSN Bay Area
May 24 - 3:19 PM
A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

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.
Source: San Jose Mercury News
May 21 - 6:43 PM
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

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Colin Kaepernick
2Colt McCoy
3Scott Tolzien
4B.J. Daniels
RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3LaMichael James
4Jewel Hampton
5Marcus Lattimore
GLB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
FB1Bruce Miller
2Anthony Dixon
3Jason Schepler
WR11Anquan Boldin
2Ricardo Lockette
3Quinton Patton
4Kassim Osgood
5Mario Manningham
WR21Kyle Williams
2A.J. Jenkins
3Chad Hall
4Marlon Moore
5Michael Crabtree
WR31A.J. Jenkins
TE1Vernon Davis
2Vance McDonald
3Garrett Celek
4MarQueis Gray
K1Phil Dawson