Adam Jennings Explained

Adam Jennings
Number:17, 80, 81
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:17 November 1982
Birth Place:Granite Bay, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:180
High School:Granite Bay (CA)
College:Fresno State
Draftyear:2006
Draftround:6
Draftpick:184
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • First-team All-WAC (2005)
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:62
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:J/JennAd00

Adam Jennings (born November 17, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played college football at Fresno State.

Jennings was also a member of the Detroit Lions and New York Giants.

College career

At Fresno State, Jennings was an All-WAC first-team selection as a kickoff returner during his senior year. He was also an academic All-WAC pick for four consecutive years.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Jennings was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft.[1] In two seasons with the Falcons, he totaled six receptions for 62 yards and one touchdown in 38 games while contributing with 53 punt returns.He was cut by the Falcons on November 11, 2008.[2]

Detroit Lions

After signing with the Detroit Lions in 2008, Jennings was cut at the end of the Lions' 2009 training camp on September 5. He was re-signed on September 30, but placed on season-ending injured reserve on October 5.[3] He was later waived on December 29.

New York Giants

Jennings signed with the New York Giants on July 15, 2010. He was waived on August 6.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2006 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-10 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. http://www.atlantafalcons.com/News/Articles/2008/11/11-20/Falcons_release_Jennings_make_other_roster_moves.aspx Falcons release Jennings, make other roster moves
  3. Web site: NFL News | Latest NFL Football News.