M.D. Jennings
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Career Summary
M.D. Jennings was an Arkansas State safety who played three NFL seasons with Green Bay.
Jennings developed into a productive college defensive back before beginning his NFL career as a Packers safety in 2011.
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Early Life
Jennings was born in Grenada, Mississippi, and grew up in Calhoun City.
Arkansas State lists Jennings' hometown as Calhoun City, Mississippi, and identifies Wesley and Nanette Jennings as his parents.
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High School
At Calhoun City High School, Jennings was a first-team all-state defensive back and a productive receiver and returner.
As a senior, he recorded 70 tackles, five interceptions and 15 pass breakups while adding 16 catches for 363 yards and four touchdowns. He also returned two punts for touchdowns and finished high school with 13 interceptions.
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College Career
Jennings compiled 157 tackles, five interceptions and 11 pass breakups across his first three active Arkansas State seasons.
He started every game in 2008, when he recorded 67 tackles and a team-high three interceptions. In 2009, he started 11 games at free safety, made 64 tackles, intercepted one pass and recovered three fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Jennings entered the NFL with Green Bay after completing his Arkansas State career.
NFL.com lists Jennings' rookie season with the Packers in 2011 and identifies Arkansas State as his college.
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NFL Career
Jennings played safety for Green Bay over three NFL seasons.
NFL.com lists Jennings with three seasons of experience and identifies Green Bay as his NFL club during that span.
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Career Accomplishments
Jennings earned first-team All-Sun Belt recognition from Phil Steele after his 2009 Arkansas State season.
That year, he ranked second on the team and first among defensive backs in tackles, returned an interception 36 yards and recovered three fumbles, tying for the conference lead.
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Playing Style
Jennings' documented college production shows a safety who contributed in coverage, tackling and turnover creation.
His Arkansas State record includes five interceptions, 11 pass breakups, three fumble recoveries in 2009 and a forced fumble in 2008.
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Legacy
Jennings' college legacy includes repeated turnover production and all-conference recognition at Arkansas State.
He produced five interceptions in his first three active college seasons and earned first-team All-Sun Belt recognition following his 2009 campaign.
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23360, 00-0028598, 1988-07-25, M.D. Jennings, Melvin, Jennings
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