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Jalan Jenkins - Evanston Linebacker - Highlights
July 21, 2018
Jalan Jenkins overcame Erb's palsy to become a standout linebacker at Evanston High School, earning a scholarship to Indiana State.
Erb's palsy affects the nerves in Jalan Jenkins' right arm, but the condition never kept him off the football field. The Evanston High School linebacker became a two-year starter and team captain despite the physical challenge.
Jenkins' determination caught the attention of Indiana State, which offered him a scholarship for next season. His viewer-submitted highlight tape demonstrates the instincts and effort that overcame physical limitations—a testament to what hard work and refusal to accept excuses can accomplish.
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