Chase Jenkins
Christopher Chase Jenkins is an American football quarterback for the Kansas [Jayhawks football|Kansas Jayhawks]. He previously played for the Rice Owls.
High school career
Jenkins played for Alief Taylor High School as a starting quarterback.College career
Rice
Jenkins committed to Rice University in March 2022. He played four games in 2023, including during the 2023 First Responder Bowl. In 2024, he was a redshirt freshman and played just two games.Ahead of the 2025 Rice Owls [football team], Jenkins was named the starting quarterback. He was selected by Scott Abell, the new head coach for the team. His first start was against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. In week 4, against the Charlotte 49ers, he threw for one touchdown and rushed for another. He announced that he would enter the transfer portal in December 2025.