Deion Jennings


Headshot of Deion Jennings
Position: LB
Jersey #: 56
Date of Birth: June 19, 2000
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 235 lbs
College: Rutgers
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: BAL (2024)
Last Team: TB (2025)

Career Summary

Rutgers linebacker and leading tackler.

Deion Jennings appeared in 58 Rutgers games, tying the school record, and finished with 251 tackles.

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High School

Two-way player at Timber Creek.

Jennings played cornerback and wide receiver at Timber Creek. The team went 12-0 and won the South Jersey Group 4 championship during his junior season.

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College Career

Led Rutgers in tackles in consecutive seasons.

Jennings made 91 tackles in 2022 and 95 in 2023, leading Rutgers both years. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition in each season and was the team's most valuable player in 2022.

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30149, 00-0039250, 2000-06-19, Deion Jennings, Deion, Jennings

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