Chase Jenkins

Chase Jenkins
No. 4  Rice Owls
PositionQuarterback
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Sophomore
Personal information
Born (2004-12-02) December 2, 2004 (age 20)[1]
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlief Taylor
(Houston, Texas)
College
  • Rice (2023–present)
Stats at ESPN

Christopher Chase Jenkins (born December 2, 2004)[1] is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Rice Owls.

High school career

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Jenkins played for Alief Taylor High School as a starting quarterback.[2]

College career

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2023–2024

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Jenkins committed to Rice University in March 2022.[3] He played four games in 2023, including during the 2023 First Responder Bowl.[4] In 2024, he was a redshirt freshman and played just two games.[5][6]

2025

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Ahead of the 2025 Rice Owls football team, Jenkins was named the starting quarterback.[7] He was selected by Scott Abell, the new head coach for the team.[8] His first start was against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.[9][10] In week 4, against the Charlotte 49ers, he threw for one touchdown and rushed for another.[11]

Statistics

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Season Team Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2023 Rice 5 0 13 19 68.4 100 5.3 0 1 102.1 14 82 5.9 1
2024 Rice 2 0 Redshirted Redshirt 1 2 2.0 0
2025 Rice 4 4 3–1 35 48 72.9 269 5.6 2 1 129.6 57 215 3.8 3
Career 11 4 3−1 48 67 72.9 369 5.5 2 2 121.8 72 299 4.2 4

References

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  1. ^ a b @Chasejenkinss (December 2, 2022). "BLESSED TO SEE 18" (Tweet). Retrieved September 15, 2025 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Marrion, Jack (October 30, 2021). "Taylor shuts out Hastings, closes in on postseason". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  3. ^ Bartlett, Matthew (March 15, 2022). "Rice Football Recruiting: 2023 QB Chase Jenkins commits to Owls". The Roost. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  4. ^ "Brian Holloway returns 2 picks for TDs, Texas State beats Rice 45-21 in First Responder Bowl". AP News. December 26, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  5. ^ Vann, Leah (August 18, 2025). "The 'dynamic' potential of Rice's newest starting QB with local ties". Chron. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  6. ^ "Chase Jenkins". Rice Owls. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  7. ^ Thamel, Pete (August 23, 2025). "Sources: Rice has named redshirt freshman Chase Jenkins the starting quarterback". ESPN. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  8. ^ Helwick, Steve (August 18, 2025). "Rice names Chase Jenkins starting quarterback". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  9. ^ Bartlett, Matthew (August 18, 2025). "Sources: Chase Jenkins Named Rice Football Starting Quarterback". The Roost. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  10. ^ Andrzejewski, Tim (August 30, 2025). "Rice Defeats Louisiana to Give Abell First Win". Rice Owls. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  11. ^ Laymance, Reid (September 18, 2025). "Rice football off to best start since 2001 after 28-17 win over Charlotte". Houston. Chronicle. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
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