After participating in last weekend’s Al Golden Football Camp, De Paul Catholic (NJ) DT Courtel Jenkins (6’1”, 315) got the good news that he had received an offer from the ‘Canes. It didn’t take long for him to decide that Coral Gables would be his home for the next four years, as he committed yesterday morning.
“The school is perfect academically. A degree from Miami means something. I’ll be majoring in business and it’s a top-ranked program there. I’ve trusted the coaches from day one and no they would never lie to me. They’re from Jersey, so that’s important that I have a little feeling of home. The campus is gorgeous and there’s no better opportunity out there,” said Jenkins.
With Miami’s desperate need at defensive tackle, Jenkins feels like he can make an impact early on.
“I’m a hard-worker and I get after it. I have a high motor and won’t stop until the final whistle blows. My engine keeps going and that’s what I pride myself on. The fans can expect me to work hard and contribute however I can. I want to help Miami win championships and bowl games.”
Jenkins sees himself as having the ability to stop the run and rush the passer.
“I’m a little bit of both actually. I can pass-rush and I can stop the run up the middle. I had 11 sacks last year, so that’s a lot for a defensive tackle.”
The newest ‘Canes commit described how he made it official.
“When I made my mind up yesterday, I sat down with my coach and we called Coach D’Onfrio and he put Coach Golden on the speaker phone, and then he told Coach Franklin, who was very happy.”
Jenkins was able to work with his future position coach over the weekend and spoke about his experience with him.
“Coach Franklin was a very high-paced guy with a lot of energy. I had met him before the camp and I felt comfortable speaking to him and being around him. He is a great coach and was pushing me at the camp, trying to get a lot out of me.”
Something that caught Jenkins’ eye with Miami is the way the ‘Canes have been recruiting Jersey the past few years.
“That was a part of my decision. They’re getting kids from Jersey, so I know I’ll go down there with other people from Jersey who know what it’s like to be from the North.”
One of Miami’s top prospects at safety is a close friend of Jenkins.
“I’m definitely going to try to get Kiy (Hester) down to Miami. He says he wants to visit and he likes them. Me and him hang out a lot and speak a lot. I think it would be great for him to come down here, but it’s about how he feels, not me.”
Jenkins says he is basically shutting down his recruitment.
“I’m pretty much done with recruiting. Some coaches hit me up yesterday asking if I had committed and they basically said ‘good luck’. I’m done with recruiting and not looking around at other schools. I’m very comfortable with my decision and by the time February 6th comes along, I will be signing my letter or intent with Miami.”
“The school is perfect academically. A degree from Miami means something. I’ll be majoring in business and it’s a top-ranked program there. I’ve trusted the coaches from day one and no they would never lie to me. They’re from Jersey, so that’s important that I have a little feeling of home. The campus is gorgeous and there’s no better opportunity out there,” said Jenkins.
With Miami’s desperate need at defensive tackle, Jenkins feels like he can make an impact early on.
“I’m a hard-worker and I get after it. I have a high motor and won’t stop until the final whistle blows. My engine keeps going and that’s what I pride myself on. The fans can expect me to work hard and contribute however I can. I want to help Miami win championships and bowl games.”
Jenkins sees himself as having the ability to stop the run and rush the passer.
“I’m a little bit of both actually. I can pass-rush and I can stop the run up the middle. I had 11 sacks last year, so that’s a lot for a defensive tackle.”
The newest ‘Canes commit described how he made it official.
“When I made my mind up yesterday, I sat down with my coach and we called Coach D’Onfrio and he put Coach Golden on the speaker phone, and then he told Coach Franklin, who was very happy.”
Jenkins was able to work with his future position coach over the weekend and spoke about his experience with him.
“Coach Franklin was a very high-paced guy with a lot of energy. I had met him before the camp and I felt comfortable speaking to him and being around him. He is a great coach and was pushing me at the camp, trying to get a lot out of me.”
Something that caught Jenkins’ eye with Miami is the way the ‘Canes have been recruiting Jersey the past few years.
“That was a part of my decision. They’re getting kids from Jersey, so I know I’ll go down there with other people from Jersey who know what it’s like to be from the North.”
One of Miami’s top prospects at safety is a close friend of Jenkins.
“I’m definitely going to try to get Kiy (Hester) down to Miami. He says he wants to visit and he likes them. Me and him hang out a lot and speak a lot. I think it would be great for him to come down here, but it’s about how he feels, not me.”
Jenkins says he is basically shutting down his recruitment.
“I’m pretty much done with recruiting. Some coaches hit me up yesterday asking if I had committed and they basically said ‘good luck’. I’m done with recruiting and not looking around at other schools. I’m very comfortable with my decision and by the time February 6th comes along, I will be signing my letter or intent with Miami.”
