Mason Jenkins '21 Recruiting Profile

Although I have been playing football since elementary school, I was never on an actual team until my 7th grade school year. I played for the school football team as well as for an outside league.  At Albright Middle School I played Inside Linebacker for two years (7th and 8th grade).  For the Houston Huskies I played Cornerback and Running Back, where our team won the Texas Select Championship League's 2016 7th Iron Bowl Championship. 

My academic career started slow, as I struggled with most subjects.  However, I did not give up and have completely changed my grades over the years, going from barely passing to making straight A's so far this year.  This same determination applies to football.  I was not originally a starter for the Huskies, as the other players had played together for years and I had to earn my spot on the team.  I went to every practice with determination and gave everything I had, and I earned the starting position after three games.

My aspiration is to become a pro football player.  However, I know that this is the same dream all young men who love football have, and that the chances of making it to the NFL are slim.  Therefore, I know that I need a good education as well.  Other than playing football I would like to be an Engineer.  My passions in the engineering field are mechanical, chemical and nuclear.  I am passionate about going to college because I know this is what it will take to get my degree so that I can support my family in the future.  In case I don't get any athletic scholarships, I will continue working hard to earn academic scholarships to help my parents pay for my education.