Quick Info
| Profession | American Footballer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/03/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Forest, Virginia, U.S. |
Latest News about Rashad Jennings
10/11/2025
Rashad Jennings returned to Dancing with the Stars for the show’s 20th birthday celebration. The appearance revisited his Season 24 win and highlighted his continued connection to the franchise after retiring from professional football.
24/06/2025
Jennings publicly voiced support for the New York Giants and expressed optimism about the team’s future. His comments came during offseason discussion around the roster and helped frame him as an engaged former player and media voice.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rashad Andre Jennings |
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| Nickname | Quote |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
| Summary | Rashad 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
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Weight | 104 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Pittsburgh (briefly attended, psychology and sociology) | |
| Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia (Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology) |
Personal Life
| School | Lynchburg Christian Academy, Lynchburg, Virginia |
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| College | Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Angela Simmons (Rumored) |
Family
| Father | Albert Jennings |
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| Mother | Deborah Jennings |
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Career
| Football |
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Social Media
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. |