The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings was selected in the seventh round (217th pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Jennings was born on July 10, 1997, in Cowan, Tennessee. He attended the Blackman High School in Murfreesboro playing as a quarterback. He committed to stay home and play for the University of Tennessee. Under head coach Butch Jones, Jennings converted to wide receiver. He played for five seasons at Tennessee receiving 2,153 yards in 48 games.
In his rookie season, Jennings managed to start one game while appearing in 16 of them. He scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 2 and quickly found his feet in the squad. He continued to contribute to the 49ers reaching the NFC Championship game in 2021.
Jennings has been a second or third-string in his three years in the NFL. He appeared in 12 games, starting 2 of them in the 2023 regular season. Jennings, when called upon in the absence of Deebo put up an impactful performance against the Lions in the Divisional round.
Who are Jauan Jennings’ Parents?
Bennie Jennings and Angela Holman are the parents of Jauan Jennings. His parents got divorced when he was in elementary school. Jennings moved to live in Murfreesboro with his father.
Who is Jauan Jennings’ Father?
Bennie Jennings
Bennie Jennings was an all-time football great at North Alabama. Bennie Jennings also had a brief career in the NFL. He has worked as a veteran of the highway patrol for years due to which he had to move States often when Jennings was young.
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Who is Jauan Jennings’ Mother?
Angela Holman
Angela Holman was into sports as she ran track while growing up. She's often seen supporting his son and attending games. Unfortunately, there is very little information available regarding her in the public domain.
Jauan Jennings Siblings
Jennings has six siblings including Alexis and Kendal Jennings and Elizabeth, Tinae, and Tony Holman. His elder sister played collegiate basketball at two different universities. Jauan and Alexis’ older brother, Kendal is also a former all-state basketball player. Unfortunately, there is very little information available regarding Jennings’ siblings in the public domain.
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Jauan Jennings Parents FAQ's
A. Jauan Jennings signed a 1 year, $940,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
A. The 4.72 40-yard dash time that Jennings had posted at the NFL Scouting Combine.
A. Bennie Jauan Jennings was the 2014 Tennessee Mr. Football Back of the Year as a senior dual-threat quarterback at Murfreesboro's Blackman High School.
A. Jauan Jennings has played for the San Francisco 49ers since his draft in 2020.
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