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

Adam Jennings
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Jennings with the Atlanta Falcons in 2006
No. 17, 80, 81
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1982-11-17) November 17, 1982 (age 42)
Granite Bay, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Granite Bay (CA)
College:Fresno State
NFL draft:2006 / round: 6 / pick: 184
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-WAC (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:6
Receiving yards:62
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

College career

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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

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Atlanta Falcons

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Falcons release Jennings, make other roster moves Archived December 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "NFL News | Latest NFL Football News".
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