Gary Jennings Jr.

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Gary Jennings Jr.
File:Gary Jennings (53686192671) (cropped).jpg
Jennings with the Birmingham Stallions in 2024
No. 12  St. Louis Battlehawks
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1997-03-07) March 7, 1997 (age 29)
Stafford, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolColonial Forge (Stafford, Virginia)
CollegeWest Virginia (2015–2018)
NFL draft2019: 4th round, 120th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
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Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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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

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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

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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
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)
214 lb
(97 kg)
32+12 in
(0.83 m)
9+58 in
(0.24 m)
4.42 s 1.55 s 2.67 s 4.15 s 7.32 s 37 in
(0.94 m)
10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)
20 reps
All values from NFL Combine[7][8]

Seattle Seahawks

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Jennings was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[9] He was waived on November 5, 2019, without appearing in a game.[10]

Miami Dolphins

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On November 6, 2019, Jennings was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on November 20, 2019.[12]

On September 5, 2020, Jennings was waived by the Dolphins.[13]

Baltimore Ravens

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Jennings was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens on December 16, 2020,[14] and released on December 22.[15]

Buffalo Bills

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On December 30, 2020, Jennings was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad.[16] He was released on January 4, 2021.[17]

Indianapolis Colts

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Jennings signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts on January 6, 2021.[18] 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

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On November 11, 2021, Jennings was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad, but was released four days later.[19][20]

Kansas City Chiefs

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On January 11, 2022, Jennings signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.[21] He was waived on May 5, 2022, but re-signed five days later.[22] He was waived on August 15, 2022.[23] He was reverted to the Chiefs' injured reserve list a day later. He was released on August 24.

St. Louis BattleHawks (first stint)

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Jennings was selected by the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL in the eighth round of the Open Phase of the 2023 XFL draft.[24] Jennings finished the 2023 season with 11 catches for 149 yards and three touchdowns. He was released from his contract on May 15, 2023.[25]

Carolina Panthers

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On May 16, 2023, Jennings signed with the Carolina Panthers.[26] He was released on August 26, 2023.[27]

Birmingham Stallions

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On December 6, 2023, Jennings signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).[28] He re-signed with the team on August 27, 2024.[29] He was released on January 22, 2025.[30]

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)

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On March 6, 2025, Jennings signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL), where he played in 2023.[31]

References

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