Rashad Jennings

American Footballer

American Forest, Virginia, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican Footballer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth26/03/1985
Age41 years
BirthplaceForest, Virginia, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameRashad Andre Jennings
NicknameQuote
Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
SummaryRashad Jennings is a former NFL running back who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders, and New York Giants over an eight-year professional career. After retiring from football, he transitioned into entertainment, winning Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars in 2017, and has since become a television personality, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host.

Physical Stats & More

Height185 cm
Weight104 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

University of Pittsburgh (briefly attended, psychology and sociology)
Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia (Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology)

Personal Life

SchoolLynchburg Christian Academy, Lynchburg, Virginia
CollegeLiberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityAmerican
Hobbies
  • Listening to Music
  • playing guitar
  • dancing
  • reading
  • studying acting

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsAngela Simmons (Rumored)

Family

FatherAlbert Jennings
MotherDeborah Jennings
Siblings
  • Butch Jennings (American Footballer)
  • Bryan Jennings (American Footballer)

Career

Football
Professional DebutHe was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Jersey Number#23 (New York Giants)
PositionRunning Back
Coach/MentorNot Known
Records
  • He scored his career's first touchdown Kansas City Chiefs, rushing for 28 yards.
  • In the 2013 season of NFL draft, he rushed 22 times for 150 yards and one touchdown at the end of 80 yard rush. He went on to finish the season with 733 rushing yards on 163 carries and 6 touchdown.
  • Jennings, in 2014 season, rushed for 639 yards on 167 carries and scored 4 touchdowns.
  • In 2015, he recorded 863 yards on 195 carries with 3 touchdowns as well as 296 yards and 1 receiving touchdown on 29 receptions. In the final 4 games of the season, Jennings rushed 79 carries for 432 yards with 2 touchdowns.
  • Jennings played 13 games in 2016 with 593 yards, his lowest total since 2013. He scored 3 touchdowns on 181 carries. He then added 35 receptions for 201 receiving yards 1 receiving touchdown.
  • Career totals: 930 carries for 3,772 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns over 93 games; 191 receptions for 1,469 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.
  • He scored his career's first touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs, rushing for 28 yards.
  • In the 2013 season, he rushed 22 times for 150 yards and one touchdown on an 80‑yard rush. He finished the season with 733 rushing yards on 163 carries and 6 touchdowns.
  • In the 2014 season, he rushed for 639 yards on 167 carries and scored 4 touchdowns.
  • In 2015, he recorded 863 rushing yards on 195 carries with 3 touchdowns, as well as 296 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown on 29 receptions. In the final 4 games of the season, Jennings rushed 79 carries for 432 yards with 2 touchdowns.
  • In 2016, he played 13 games with 593 rushing yards, his lowest total since 2013, scoring 3 touchdowns on 181 carries. He added 35 receptions for 201 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown.
Career Turning PointIn the 2007 season, he set a Big South Conference record with 3,633 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. This performance helped establish him as a top collegiate running back and contributed to his selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Post‑Football
TelevisionWinner of Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars (2017); guest appearances on shows such as Power, Great News, Catfish, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Wheel of Fortune.
AuthorPublished the self‑help book The IF In Life: How To Get Off Life’s Side Lines and Become Your Best Self in 2018, which became a New York Times bestseller; also authored the children’s book series The Coin Slot Chronicles featuring a character named Arcade Livingston.
PodcastHost of the ESPN/IHeartRadio podcast The Bag.
MusicEntered the music industry as a producer and released his first album NEVAH LOST Volume I.
EntrepreneurshipFounder of the Rashad Jennings Foundation, focused on mentoring, health, and education, and involved in various charitable pursuits.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rashad Jennings does not smoke.
2. Jennings had a challenging childhood due to obesity and asthma, preventing him from playing football.
3. Doctors advised him against smoking and having a dog to avoid worsening his health as a football player.
4. His brothers coached Lynchburg Christian Academy's football team to help Jennings learn the game despite financial constraints.
5. He started college in 2005 at Pittsburgh as a freshman running back before transferring to Liberty University in 2006 to care for his family after his father's health issues.
6. Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009, he played for them for four seasons until 2013.
7. In 2013, he signed with the Oakland Raiders for a one-year contract.
8. March 2014 saw Jennings signing a $14 million, four-year contract with the New York Giants with a $3 million guarantee.
9. After completing his contract, the New York Giants released him in February 2017.
10. Jennings competed on Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars, winning the competition in May 2017 with professional dancer Emma Slater, who won for the first time.
11. Jennings had a challenging childhood due to obesity and asthma, which initially prevented him from playing football.
12. He started college in 2005 at the University of Pittsburgh as a freshman running back before transferring to Liberty University in 2006 to care for his family after his father's health issues.
13. In March 2014, Jennings signed a $14 million, four‑year contract with the New York Giants with a $3 million guarantee.
14. He has continued to expand his career beyond sports by studying acting, producing music, and engaging in philanthropy through his foundation.
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