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{{Short description|American football player (born 1982)}}
{{Infobox NFL player
{{Use American English|date=April 2024}}
|name=Kelly Jennings
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}}
|image=Kelly Jennings 2009.jpg
{{Infobox NFL biography
|image_size=
| name = Kelly Jennings
|caption=Jennings in 2009
| image = Kelly Jennings 2009.jpg
|number=21, 23
| image_size =
|position=[[Cornerback]]
| caption = Jennings in 2009
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1982|11|30}}
| number = 21, 23
|birth_place=[[Live Oak, Florida]]
| position = [[Cornerback]]
|death_date=
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|11|30}}
|death_place=
| birth_place = [[Live Oak, Florida]], U.S.
|heightft=5
| death_date =
|heightin=11
| death_place =
|weight=180
| height_ft = 5
|debutyear=2006
| height_in = 11
|debutteam=Seattle Seahawks
| weight_lbs = 180
|college=[[University of Miami]]
| high_school = [[Suwannee High School|Live Oak (FL) Suwannee]]
|draftyear=2006
| college = [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]] (2001–2005)
|draftround=1
| draftyear = 2006
|draftpick=31
| draftround = 1
|finalyear=2011
| draftpick = 31
|finalteam=Cincinnati Bengals
|pastteams=
| pastteams =
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})
| highlights =
|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Tackle]]s
* [[BCS national champion]] ([[2002 Rose Bowl|2001]])
|statvalue1=241
* Second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2005 College Football All-America Team|2005]])
|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sack]]s
* First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2005 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team|2005]])
|statvalue2=1.0
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
|statlabel3=[[Interception|INT]]s
| statvalue1 = 243
|statvalue3=2
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
|nfl=JEN553305
| statvalue2 = 1.0
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue4 = 2
| statlabel5 = [[Interceptions]]
| statvalue5 = 2
| pfr = JennKe20
}}
}}
'''Kelly Jarrod Jennings'''<ref name=ProFootballReference.com>{{cite web|title=Jennings on Pro-Football-Reference |work=rbref.com |url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JennKe20.htm |accessdate=2008-02-05}}</ref> (born November 30, 1982) is a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]]. He was drafted by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the first round of the [[2006 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Miami]].
'''Kelly Jarrod Jennings'''<ref name="ProFootballReference.com">{{Cite web |title=Kelly Jennings Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JennKe20.htm |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> (born November 30, 1982) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the first round of the [[2006 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Miami]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Jennings graduated from Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida. During his Senior Year he placed 4th at the 2A State Track Meet in the [[100 meters]], with a time of 10.76 seconds, current NFL Player [[Yamon Figurs]] was 2nd, with a time of 10.56 seconds.
Jennings graduated from Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida. During his Senior Year he placed 4th at the 2A State Track Meet in the [[100 meters]], with a time of 10.76 seconds, current NFL Player [[Yamon Figurs]] was 2nd, with a time of 10.56 seconds.


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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 10 7/8
| weight = 178
| dash = 4.43
| ten split = 1.52
| twenty split = 2.60
| shuttle = 3.96
| cone drill = 6.88
| vertical = 40.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 0
| bench = 12
| arm span = 31
| hand span = 8 3/4
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kelly-jennings/32004a45-4e55-3305-e8df-7fc7d99fbc21 |title=Kelly Jennings Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 25, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=11022&DraftYear=2006 |title=2006 NFL Draft Scout Kelly Jennings College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=April 25, 2024}}</ref>
}}

===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
Jennings was drafted by the Seahawks out of the University of Miami with the 31st overall pick in the first round of the [[2006 NFL Draft]]. Kelly has played for the Seahawks on special teams and defense.
Jennings was drafted by the Seahawks out of the University of Miami with the 31st overall pick in the first round of the [[2006 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Kelly has played for the Seahawks on special teams and defense.


Jennings' selection in the 2006 first round kept alive an ongoing record by the University of Miami, which has had players selected as first-round draft picks in each of the past 12 NFL drafts and the following 2 drafts after Jennings selection. No other college or university has ever matched this record.
Jennings' selection in the 2006 first round kept alive an ongoing record by the University of Miami, which has had players selected as first-round draft picks in each of the past 12 NFL drafts and the following 2 drafts after Jennings selection. No other college or university has ever matched this record.


In his rookie season, Jennings served as a nickelback and special teamer primarily until [[Marcus Trufant]], [[Kelly Herndon]], and [[Jimmy R. Williams|Jimmy Williams]] all sustained injuries in week 16 and 17 of the 2006 NFL season. He ended up playing in 16 games, starting in 2, recording 40 tackles, 1 interception, 6 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, and giving up 2 touchdowns. In the postseason, with Seattle's secondary seriously hurting and forced to start safety [[Jordan Babineaux]] at #2 CB and previously out of the NFL [[Pete Hunter]] at nickel, Jennings was forced into the #1 role for the Wild Card game against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and was primarily used to cover Terry Glenn due to their similar body build and playing styles. Glenn was held to 4 receptions for 41 yards, while Jennings recorded 1 tackle and a game-saving forced fumble on Glenn that would lead to a Seattle safety which would later prove vital in a 21-20 Seahawks victory. In the Divisional Playoff game against the [[Chicago Bears]], Jennings recorded 6 tackles but was beat deep on a 68-yard touchdown pass from [[Rex Grossman]] to [[Bernard Berrian]]. The Bears ended up winning in overtime 27-24. Kelly Jennings had a great 2007 season as he finished with 55 tackles and 12 pass deflections. Coming into the 2008 season, Kelly had high expectations, but was moved to the nickelback and performed well once again at a position he has proven to be more than capable at. He finished the 2008 season with 42 tackles and 12 pass deflections.
In his rookie season, Jennings served as a nickelback and special teamer primarily until [[Marcus Trufant]], [[Kelly Herndon]], and [[Jimmy R. Williams|Jimmy Williams]] all sustained injuries in week 16 and 17 of the 2006 NFL season. He ended up playing in 16 games, starting in 2, recording 40 tackles, 1 interception, 6 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, and giving up 2 touchdowns. In the postseason, with Seattle's secondary seriously hurting and forced to start safety [[Jordan Babineaux]] at #2 CB and previously out of the NFL [[Pete Hunter]] at nickel, Jennings was forced into the #1 role for the Wild Card game against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and was primarily used to cover Terry Glenn due to their similar body build and playing styles. Glenn was held to 4 receptions for 41 yards, while Jennings recorded 1 tackle and a game-saving forced fumble on Glenn that would lead to a Seattle safety which would later prove vital in a 21-20 Seahawks victory. In the Divisional Playoff game against the [[Chicago Bears]], Jennings recorded 6 tackles but was beat deep on a 68-yard touchdown pass from [[Rex Grossman]] to [[Bernard Berrian]]. The Bears ended up winning in overtime 27–24. Kelly Jennings had a great 2007 season as he finished with 55 tackles and 12 pass deflections. Coming into the 2008 season, Kelly had high expectations, but was moved to the nickelback and performed well once again at a position he has proven to be more than capable at. He finished the 2008 season with 42 tackles and 12 pass deflections.


In 2009, he compiled 30 tackles and 5 passes defended.
In 2009, he compiled 30 tackles and 5 passes defended.
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On August 29, 2011, he was traded to the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] for [[defensive tackle]] [[Clinton McDonald]].
On August 29, 2011, he was traded to the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] for [[defensive tackle]] [[Clinton McDonald]].


===NFL stats===
===NFL statistics===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Year !! Team !! GP !! COMB !! TOTAL !! AST !! SACK !! FF !! FR !! FR YDS !! INT !! IR YDS !! AVG IR !! LNG !! TD !! PD
! Year !! Team !! {{tooltip|GP|Games played}} !! {{tooltip|COMB|Combined tackles}} !! {{tooltip|TOTAL|Total tackles}} !! {{tooltip|AST|Assisted tackles}} !! {{tooltip|SACK|Sacks}} !! {{tooltip|FF|Forced fumbles}} !! {{tooltip|FR|Fumble recoveries}} !! {{tooltip|FR YDS|Fumble return yards}} !! {{tooltip|INT|Interceptions}} !! {{tooltip|IR YDS|Interception return yards}} !! {{tooltip|AVG IR|Average interception return}} !! {{tooltip|LNG|Longest interception return}} !! {{tooltip|TD|Interceptions returned for touchdown}} !! {{tooltip|PD|Passes defensed}}
|-
|-
| [[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]] || 16 || 41 || 38 || 3 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6
| [[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]] || 16 || 41 || 38 || 3 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6
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|-
|-
| [[2011 NFL season|2011]] || [[2011 Cincinnati Bengals season|CIN]] || 13 || 33 || 26 || 7 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5
| [[2011 NFL season|2011]] || [[2011 Cincinnati Bengals season|CIN]] || 13 || 33 || 26 || 7 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5
|- class="sortbottom"
|-
| Career || || 91 || 241 || 211 || 30 || 1.0 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 53
| Career || || 91 || 241 || 211 || 30 || 1.0 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 53
|}<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Kelly Jennings Stats|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/9617/kelly-jennings|website=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|accessdate=4 February 2015}}</ref>
|}<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Kelly Jennings Stats|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/9617/kelly-jennings|website=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=February 4, 2015}}</ref>

'''Key'''
* '''GP''': games played
* '''COMB''': combined tackles
* '''TOTAL''': total tackles
* '''AST''': assisted tackles
* '''SACK''': sacks
* '''FF''': forced fumbles
* '''FR''': fumble recoveries
* '''FR YDS''': fumble return yards
* '''INT''': interceptions
* '''IR YDS''': interception return yards
* '''AVG IR''': average interception return
* '''LNG''': longest interception return
* '''TD''': interceptions returned for touchdown
* '''PD''': passes defensed


==Personal==
==Personal==
Kelly is the uncle of current [[New York Giants]] cornerback [[Bruce Johnson (American football)|Bruce Johnson]].<ref>http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2007-09-18/sports/0709170450_1_kelly-jennings-johnson-s-games-johnson-s-case</ref>
Kelly is the uncle of [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] cornerback [[Bruce Johnson (American football)|Bruce Johnson]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2007-09-18/sports/0709170450_1_kelly-jennings-johnson-s-games-johnson-s-case| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120315113036/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2007-09-18/sports/0709170450_1_kelly-jennings-johnson-s-games-johnson-s-case| archive-date = March 15, 2012| title = Johnson finds his focus after suspension - Sun Sentinel}}</ref> Kelly is married to his wife Fritzie Jennings and has six children. He now lives in [[Durham, North Carolina|Durham]], [[North Carolina]]

Kelly is married and the father of two young daughters.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Kelly-Jennings/3bea362f-f2aa-4cc4-8fce-44770f01f136 Seattle Seahawks bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120413163553/http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Kelly-Jennings/3bea362f-f2aa-4cc4-8fce-44770f01f136 Seattle Seahawks bio]


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{{2006 NFL Draft}}
{{2006 NFL Draft}}
{{SeahawksFirstPick}}
{{SeahawksFirstPick}}
{{Seahawks2006DraftPicks}}
{{Seahawks2006DraftPicks}}


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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American football defensive back
| DATE OF BIRTH = November 30, 1982
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Live Oak, Florida
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jennings, Kelly}}
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Latest revision as of 14:55, 18 September 2024

Kelly Jennings
refer to caption
Jennings in 2009
No. 21, 23
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1982-11-30) November 30, 1982 (age 42)
Live Oak, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Live Oak (FL) Suwannee
College:Miami (FL) (2001–2005)
NFL draft:2006 / round: 1 / pick: 31
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:243
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kelly Jarrod Jennings[1] (born November 30, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.

Early life

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Jennings graduated from Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida. During his Senior Year he placed 4th at the 2A State Track Meet in the 100 meters, with a time of 10.76 seconds, current NFL Player Yamon Figurs was 2nd, with a time of 10.56 seconds.

College career

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Jennings played college football at the University of Miami, where he graduated with a degree in finance and a 3.0 grade point average. He currently is in the process of acquiring a second degree in business management.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+7⁄8 in
(1.80 m) 		178 lb
(81 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		 4.43 s 1.52 s 2.60 s 3.96 s 6.88 s 40.0 in
(1.02 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 12 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2][3]

Seattle Seahawks

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Jennings was drafted by the Seahawks out of the University of Miami with the 31st overall pick in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft.[4] Kelly has played for the Seahawks on special teams and defense.

Jennings' selection in the 2006 first round kept alive an ongoing record by the University of Miami, which has had players selected as first-round draft picks in each of the past 12 NFL drafts and the following 2 drafts after Jennings selection. No other college or university has ever matched this record.

In his rookie season, Jennings served as a nickelback and special teamer primarily until Marcus Trufant, Kelly Herndon, and Jimmy Williams all sustained injuries in week 16 and 17 of the 2006 NFL season. He ended up playing in 16 games, starting in 2, recording 40 tackles, 1 interception, 6 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, and giving up 2 touchdowns. In the postseason, with Seattle's secondary seriously hurting and forced to start safety Jordan Babineaux at #2 CB and previously out of the NFL Pete Hunter at nickel, Jennings was forced into the #1 role for the Wild Card game against the Dallas Cowboys and was primarily used to cover Terry Glenn due to their similar body build and playing styles. Glenn was held to 4 receptions for 41 yards, while Jennings recorded 1 tackle and a game-saving forced fumble on Glenn that would lead to a Seattle safety which would later prove vital in a 21-20 Seahawks victory. In the Divisional Playoff game against the Chicago Bears, Jennings recorded 6 tackles but was beat deep on a 68-yard touchdown pass from Rex Grossman to Bernard Berrian. The Bears ended up winning in overtime 27–24. Kelly Jennings had a great 2007 season as he finished with 55 tackles and 12 pass deflections. Coming into the 2008 season, Kelly had high expectations, but was moved to the nickelback and performed well once again at a position he has proven to be more than capable at. He finished the 2008 season with 42 tackles and 12 pass deflections.

In 2009, he compiled 30 tackles and 5 passes defended.

Cincinnati Bengals

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On August 29, 2011, he was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals for defensive tackle Clinton McDonald.

NFL statistics

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Year Team GP COMB TOTAL AST SACK FF FR FR YDS INT IR YDS AVG IR LNG TD PD
2006 SEA 16 41 38 3 0.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6
2007 SEA 16 55 49 6 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2008 SEA 16 42 36 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2009 SEA 16 30 27 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
2010 SEA 14 40 35 5 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 13
2011 CIN 13 33 26 7 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Career 91 241 211 30 1.0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 53

[5]

Personal

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Kelly is the uncle of CFL cornerback Bruce Johnson.[6] Kelly is married to his wife Fritzie Jennings and has six children. He now lives in Durham, North Carolina

References

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  1. ^ "Kelly Jennings Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "Kelly Jennings Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Scout Kelly Jennings College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "Kelly Jennings Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Johnson finds his focus after suspension - Sun Sentinel". Archived from the original on March 15, 2012.
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