Quick Info
| Profession | American football wide receiver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Cowan, Tennessee, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Jauan Jennings
13/10/2026
Jennings has had a limited role with the Vikings in the 2026 season, with two catches for nine yards on five targets through four appearances. A sideline disagreement with head coach Kevin O'Connell during a win over the New Orleans Saints fueled trade speculation, and NFL Media's Ian Rapoport named him as a possible trade candidate before the November 10th deadline.
07/05/2026
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with Jauan Jennings after his contract with the San Francisco 49ers expired as a free agent. The 28-year-old receiver joined a Vikings receiving group that included Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and he later signed a one-year deal reported at about $13 million.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Bennie Jauan Jennings is a professional football wide receiver who plays for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He converted from quarterback to wide receiver during his college career at Tennessee. He signed a one-year free-agent contract with the Vikings in May 2026 after leaving the San Francisco 49ers. |
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| Draft | Selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round, 217th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
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| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Jersey Number | 14 (Minnesota Vikings) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Blackman High School, Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
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| University | University of Tennessee |
| Major | Business administration |
Personal Life
| Charity | After a deadly tornado hit Tennessee in March 2020, he turned a scheduled autograph session into a donation drop-off for those affected. |
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Family
| Mother | Angela Holman |
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| Father | Bennie Jennings, a four-year letterman on the University of North Alabama football team |
Career
| High School | Quarterback at Blackman High School, where he was named the 2014 Tennessean Player of the Year |
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| College | Tennessee Volunteers, 2015–2019; finished with 146 receptions for 2,153 yards and 18 touchdowns |
| NFL | San Francisco 49ers, 2020–2025; led the team's wide receivers in 2024 with 77 receptions for 975 yards and six touchdowns |
| Current Team | Minnesota Vikings, 2026–present |
| Career Totals | 210 receptions, 2,581 receiving yards and 22 receiving touchdowns through the 2025 season |
| 2025 Season with 49ers | 55 receptions for 643 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns in 15 starts |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to quarterback Joshua Dobbs on a trick play against Florida during his freshman season. | |
| 2. Caught a 43-yard Hail Mary touchdown from Joshua Dobbs to beat Georgia in 2016. | |
| 3. Led all NCAA wide receivers in broken tackles with 30 in 2019 according to PFF College. |
