Jenkins averaged 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game as a freshman. He sat out 15 games due to breaking his right foot. On November 21, 2017, Jenkins scored a career-high 27 points and had 11 rebounds in an 83–69 win over California. As a sophomore, Jenkins averaged 12.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Jenkins averaged 11.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game as a junior, emerging as a leader on the team and helping VCU reach the NCAA Tournament. He was named to the Third Team All-Atlantic 10. On February 29, 2020, Jenkins stepped away from basketball due to an undisclosed health issue. As a senior, he averaged 10.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.9 steals per game, shooting 40 percent from the floor.
