Today former Oregon Duck Eric Jenkins announced on instagram he has decided to join the Nike Oregon Project. Jenkins will become the 10th athlete currently training under Alberto Salazar. Jenkins will also be the youngest male on NOP's now growing roster with the addition of Japan's Suguru Osako this past spring.

We reached out the Jenkins on his decision:

What was the ultimate reason you chose NOP?
"In the end I think that the ultimate reason is because I think this transition would be the easiest for me. And is a situation I feel I can be successful in."

How did the allegations affect your decision?
"The doping allegations definitely made the decision more complicated and difficult but after Alberto's statement I feel much better."

Have you had a chance to chat with your new teammates?
"I've talked to Galen a couple days ago and I'm friends with Centro but other than that not really."

You still staying fresh?
"Of course. I'm staying fresh"

WATCH THE PROGRAM: NIKE OREGON PROJECT | 6 EPISODE SERIES

2015 Nike Oregon Project Roster:

EVENT	AGE	ATHLETE (Country)
1500	33	Treniere Moser (USA)
5K/10K	32	Mo Farah (Great Britain)
1500	30	Shannon Rowbury (USA)
5K/10K	29	Galen Rupp (USA)
5K/10K	26	Cam Levins (Canada)
1500	25	Matthew Centrowitz (USA)
5K/10K	24	Suguru Osako (Japan)
10K	23	Jordan Hasay (USA)
5K	23	Eric Jenkins (USA)
1500	19	Mary Cain (USA)

 

Excited to announce that I'll be joining the Oregon Project for the next step in my career. A huge thank you to everyone out there who supports and believes in me! @nikerunning @oregonproject @flynnsports #WhatDoYouMean #4days

A photo posted by Eric Jenkins (@_ericjenkins) on Aug 24, 2015 at 12:07pm PDT