Darnell Jenkins Darnell Jenkins ( born December 31 , 1982 in Miami , Florida ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2008 . He played college football at the University of Miami . Jenkins has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , and New England Patriots . Early years . Jenkins attended Miami Central High School in Miami , Florida , where he played football as a wide receiver , defensive back , and kick returner . He recorded 1 , 500 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior , and 62 receptions for 720 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior . He was a recipient of the Nick Kotys award , given to the Miami - Dade County male athlete of the year , and a two - time all - county selection . College career . After graduating from high school , Jenkins attended the University of Miami . As a freshman in 2003 , Jenkins played in all 13 games as a receiver and kick returner , averaging 20 . 2 yards on kickoffs , while making three catches and one touchdown . As a sophomore , Jenkins made two starts at wide receiver , and overall played in 12 games . He had 21 receptions for 230 yards and one touchdown , and finished second behind Devin Hester with a 13 . 6 yard average on kickoff returns . In 2005 , Jenkins missed two games with an injury , but in the ten games he played he had 25 catches for 242 yards and two touchdowns . He led the team in kickoff returns and also returned eight punts . Jenkins started the first three games of his 2006 season , recording 13 receptions before tearing his ACL and missing the rest of the season , which he redshirted . He returned in 2007 to record 31 catches for 619 yards and two touchdowns . Professional career . Houston Texans . After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft , Jenkins was signed by the Houston Texans on May 8 . He was waived by the Texans on August 29 , 2008 , and signed to their practice squad two days later . He was signed to the Texans ' 53 - man roster on December 16 , where he spent the remainder of the season . He was waived by the Texans again on September 5 , 2009 , and re - signed to their practice squad for a second straight season . He was released by the Texans on October 22 , 2009 . Cleveland Browns . Jenkins was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on October 27 , 2009 . He was released from it on November 10 , 2009 . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . On November 18 , 2009 , Jenkins was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad , but was released from it on December 2 , 2009 . New England Patriots . The New England Patriots signed Jenkins to their practice squad on December 9 , 2009 . He was placed on the practice squad / injured list on January 6 , 2010 and was re - signed to a future contract on January 12 , 2010 . He was waived by the Patriots on September 4 , during final cuts , and re - signed the next day to the team ' s practice squad . He was placed on the team ' s practice squad / injured list on November 3 , 2010 with a knee injury . Jenkins was re - signed to a future contract for the 2011 season on January 18 , 2011 . He was waived on August 29 .