Gary Jennings Jr. Explained

Gary Jennings Jr.
Current Team:Birmingham Stallions
Number:5
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:7 March 1997
Birth Place:Stafford, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:216
College:West Virginia (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:4
Draftpick:120
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:JennGa00

Gary Jennings Jr. (born March 7, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at West Virginia.

Early life

Gary attended Colonial Forge High School in Stafford, Virginia.[1] He played quarterback, wide receiver and safety in high school. He committed to West Virginia University to play college football.[2]

College career

Jennings played at West Virginia from 2015 to 2018.[3] [4] During his career, he played in 50 games with 22 starts and had 168 receptions for 2,294 yards and 17 touchdowns.[5] [6]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Jennings was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[7] He was waived on November 5, 2019, without appearing in a game.[8]

Miami Dolphins

On November 6, 2019, Jennings was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on November 20, 2019.[10]

On September 5, 2020, Jennings was waived by the Dolphins.[11]

Baltimore Ravens

Jennings was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens on December 16, 2020,[12] and released on December 22.[13]

Buffalo Bills

On December 30, 2020, Jennings was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad.[14] He was released on January 4, 2021.[15]

Indianapolis Colts

Jennings signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts on January 6, 2021.[16] He was waived/injured on August 8, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. On August 12, 2021, Jennings was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement.

Las Vegas Raiders

On November 11, 2021, Jennings was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad, but was released four days later.[17] [18]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 11, 2022, Jennings signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.[19] He was waived on May 5, 2022, but re-signed five days later.[20] He was waived on August 15, 2022.[21] He was reverted to the Chiefs' injured reserve list a day later. He was released on August 24.

St. Louis BattleHawks

Jennings was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL in the 8th round of the Open Phase of the 2023 XFL Draft.[22] Jennings finished the 2023 season with 11 catches for 149 yards and three touchdowns. He was released from his contract on May 15, 2023.[23]

Carolina Panthers

On May 16, 2023, Jennings signed with the Carolina Panthers.[24] He was released on August 26, 2023.[25]

Birmingham Stallions

On December 6, 2023, Jennings signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).[26]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LANCE-STAR . TAFT COGHILL JR / THE FREE . HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK: Eagles' Jennings drawing interest . Fredericksburg.com. January 22, 2014 .
  2. Web site: LANCE–STAR . JOEY LoMONACO THE FREE . Colonial Forge graduate Jennings making most of his chances with West Virginia . Fredericksburg.com. September 24, 2016 .
  3. Web site: West Virginia's Jennings Ready for Final Season .
  4. Web site: Manning . Sean . Post . The Dominion . September 6, 2018 . West Virginia receiver Gary Jennings has an uncanny catching ability . August 24, 2019 . August 24, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190824144542/https://www.dominionpostlive.com/2018/09/06/wvu-wide-receiver-gary-jennings-has-an-uncanny-catching-ability/ . dead .
  5. Web site: writer . Tom Bragg Staff . WVU football: Receiver Gary Jennings still out to prove himself as NFL Draft approaches . Charleston Gazette-Mail. April 5, 2019 .
  6. Web site: writer . Tom Bragg Staff . WVU football notebook: Ankle injury to keep receiver Gary Jennings out of Camping World Bowl . Charleston Gazette-Mail. December 19, 2018 .
  7. Web site: Boyle, John . April 27, 2019 . Seahawks Draft WVU WR Gary Jennings, Who Once Had Russell Wilson For A Basketball Coach . Seahawks.com.
  8. Web site: Boyle, John . November 5, 2019 . Seahawks Make roster move . Seahawks.com.
  9. Web site: November 6, 2019 . Dolphins Awarded Gary Jennings Off Waivers . MiamiDolphins.com.
  10. Web site: November 20, 2019 . Dolphins Sign Adrian Colbert, Activate Andrew Van Ginkel, Promote Gerald Willis . MiamiDolphins.com.
  11. Web site: September 5, 2020 . Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves . MiamiDolphins.com.
  12. 1339331325292130312 . jeffzrebiec . Ravens signed DT Braxton Hoyett and WR Gary Jennings to their practice squad. Their four practice squad protections this week: QB Tyler Huntley, TE Eric Tomlinson, LS Nick Moore and CB Pierre Desir. . Zrebiec, Jeff . December 16, 2020 . February 2, 2021.
  13. News: December 22, 2020 . Gary Jennings: Cut from practice squad . CBSSports.com . February 5, 2021.
  14. News: McCoy, James P. . December 30, 2020 . Bills sign wide receiver Gary Jennings Jr. to practice squad . BuffaloNews.com . February 11, 2021.
  15. News: Lasting, Dante . January 4, 2021 . Bills sign Kenny Stills and Tanner Gentry to the practice squad . BuffaloBills.com . February 15, 2021.
  16. Web site: January 6, 2021 . Colts Sign WR Gary Jennings & RB Benny LeMay To Reserve/Future Contracts . Colts.com.
  17. Web site: Raiders Sign Former Dolphins, Colts WR After Recent Signee Got Hurt. Heavy.com. November 11, 2021.
  18. Web site: Raiders Sign Ex-Steelers LB to Replace Alec Ingold at FB, Release WR. Heavy.com. November 15, 2021.
  19. Web site: Chiefs sign 7 players to reserve/future contracts. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. January 11, 2022.
  20. Web site: Chiefs waive wide receiver Gehrig Dieter, 5 other players. Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. May 5, 2022.
  21. Web site: Chiefs waive four, officially sign Danny Shelton . NBCSports.com. August 15, 2022 .
  22. Web site: XFL Draft List of Selections - November 16-17, 2022 . November 17, 2022 .
  23. Web site: XFL Transactions . May 18, 2023.
  24. Web site: Rizzuti . Anthony . May 16, 2023 . Panthers announce signings of 3 XFL players . May 16, 2023 . Panthers Wire . en-US.
  25. Web site: Panthers waive 11 players Saturday. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. August 26, 2023.
  26. USFLStallions . Free Agent Signings . 1732411204466041179 . December 6, 2023 . December 6, 2023.