DeReyon Jenkins
DeReyon Jenkins is a three-star recruit from Slidell, LA, out of Pope John Paul II Catholic (No. 1,738 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Rice's 8 games this season.
Where Jenkins comes from
- Slidell, LA
- Pope John Paul II Catholic
- About 350 miles from Rice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,738 in the 2025 class.
- On the Rice roster since 2025
Where Jenkins fits
Rice lists 10 linebackers this season.
Rice linebackers with a game this season
Rice is 1-7. Next: at North Texas, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Slidell, LA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
Pass share
20.2%
100 pass / 394 run
Plays / game
61.8
8 games
Team sack rate
11.2%
116 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Rice -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Rice has produced 7 All-Conference linebackers.
Two seasons at Rice
- 2026 Rice AbellYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Rice AbellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Pope John Paul II CatholicSlidell, LA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,738 in the 2025 class. Signed with Rice.
2025
- Signed with RiceThree-star, out of Pope John Paul II Catholic