Adam Richard Jennings (born November 17, 1982) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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. Jennings was also a member of the

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and

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College career

At Fresno State, Jennings was an All- WAC first-team selection as a

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during his senior year. He was also an academic All-WAC pick for four consecutive years.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Jennings was drafted by the

in the sixth round of the

. In two seasons with the Falcons, he totaled six receptions for 62 yards and one touchdown in 38 games while contributing with 53 punt returns. He was cut by the Falcons on November 11, 2008.

Detroit Lions

After signing with the

in 2008, Jennings was cut at the end of the Lions' 2009 training camp on September 5. He was re-signed on September 30, but he was placed on season-ending

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on October 5. He was later waived on December 29.

New York Giants

Jennings signed with the

on July 15, 2010. He was waived on August 6.

References

External links

Detroit Lions bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jennings, Adam 1982 births Living people Players of American football from Placer County, California American football wide receivers American football return specialists Fresno State Bulldogs football players Atlanta Falcons players Detroit Lions players New York Giants players Sportspeople from Granite Bay, California