Players

Kelly Jennings
DB #21
Height:
5-11
Weight:
180
Age:
29
College:
Miami (Fla.)
Hometown:
Live Oak, Fla.
Experience:
6
Defensive
Year Team G Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int TDs Yds Avg Lng
TOTAL 91 241 211 30 1.0 -- 53 2 0 0 -- 0
2011 CIN 13 33 26 7 1.0 -- 5 -- -- -- -- --
2010 SEA 14 40 35 5 0.0 -- 13 1 0 0 0.0 0
2009 SEA 16 30 27 3 0.0 -- 5 -- -- -- -- --
2008 SEA 16 42 36 6 0.0 -- 12 -- -- -- -- --
2007 SEA 16 55 49 6 0.0 -- 12 -- -- -- -- --
2006 SEA 16 41 38 3 0.0 -- 6 1 0 0 0.0 0

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Biography

HOW ACQUIRED:

Drafted with the 31st selection in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tallied career-high 13 passes defensed in 2010.
  • Posted career-highs with 55 tackles (49 solo) and 12 passes defensed in 2007 (and in 2008).
  • Served as punt long snapper for one play vs. Tampa Bay (12/20/09).
  • Had career-high eight stops (six solo) vs. Tampa Bay (9/9/07).
  • First career interception came vs. Green Bay (11/27/06) and second came at Arizona (11/14/10).

HOW ACQUIRED:

Drafted with the 31st selection in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tallied career-high 13 passes defensed in 2010.
  • Posted career-highs with 55 tackles (49 solo) and 12 passes defensed in 2007 (and in 2008).
  • Served as punt long snapper for one play vs. Tampa Bay (12/20/09).
  • Had career-high eight stops (six solo) vs. Tampa Bay (9/9/07).
  • First career interception came vs. Green Bay (11/27/06) and second came at Arizona (11/14/10).

COLLEGE:

Played in 49 games, starting 41. Recorded 116 career tackles (82 solos) with 1.5 sacks and five stops for losses of 18 yards. Added four quarterback pressures, caused two fumbles, deflected 34 passes, and intercepted six passes. All-American first-team choice by Sports Illustrated as a senior, adding second-team honors from The NFL Draft Report and the Associated Press.

PERSONAL:

Attended Suwanee High. Started on both offense and defense as he led the team to a 9-4 season and a berth in the state Class 3A playoffs as a senior. Also won his school's Scholar-Athlete Award as a junior with a 3.42 grade-point average. Caught 43 passes for 720 yards and five touchdowns in 2000. Also had 41 tackles and one interception at cornerback that season. Graduated in December 2004 with a degree in finance and finished a second degree in business management. Married to Fritzie.

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  • Bing Player Profile - Kelly Jennings

    (2:08) By Tony Ventrella

    Tony Ventrella goes 1-on-1 with Kelly Jennings as they talk about the cornerback's major in college, finance, and his return to the Seahawks.

  • Week 16 - Seahawks vs Buccaneers Preview

    (6:04) By Tony Ventrella

    The Seahawks look to make the final push for the playoffs as they are set to face the 8-6 Buccaneers in Tampa.

  • Jennings INT

    (00:27) By NFL.com

    Seahawks DB Jennings picks off a Derek Anderson pass after his teammate Jordan Babineaux tipped the pass intented for Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald.

  • Week 9 - Postgame Recap

    (4:30) By Tony Ventrella

    The Seahawks fall to 4-4 after their 41-7 loss to the Giants in front of 67,287 fans at Qwest Field.