Nay'Ron Jenkins returns to FAMU football after NCAA eligibility change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Linebacker Nay'Ron Jenkins will rejoin the Florida A&M football team for the 2026 season, following the NCAA's '5-for-5' rule that grants him an extra year of eligibility. Jenkins, previously a starting linebacker and team captain, has transitioned from a planned role as a graduate assistant back to player. He is ramping up at preseason training camp ahead of FAMU's season opener against Albany State on August 29. This ruling allows athletes who enrolled in college during the 2022-2023 season to play for a full five years without the traditional redshirt year. Jenkins recorded 62 tackles last season and will return to compete under new defensive coordinator Ryan Lewis Sr.
- •Nay'Ron Jenkins granted extra year of eligibility by NCAA's 5-for-5 rule.
- •Jenkins previously planned to serve as a defensive graduate assistant.
- •FAMU's season opener against Albany State is on August 29.
- •Jenkins had 145 career tackles entering the 2026 season.
- •FAMU will host a mock game on August 22 ahead of the opener.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — FAMU football's Nay'Ron Jenkins back on team after NCAA 5-for-5 rule
"The NCAA’s “5-for-5” rule has granted a FAMU football team captain and starting linebacker, Nay’Ron Jenkins, an extra year of eligibility.
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