History of Anfernee Jennings in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2026

Anfernee Jennings is a professional football linebacker currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL. He was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Prior to his NFL career, Jennings played college football at the University of Alabama for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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May 1, 1997: Anfernee Jennings's birth

On May 1, 1997, Anfernee Jennings was born. He later became a professional football linebacker.

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2018: Injury during Sugar Bowl

In 2018, Anfernee Jennings suffered a PCL injury during the Sugar Bowl against Clemson, which caused him to miss the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. It was later discovered that he also damaged an artery and developed a blood clot in his leg.

September 13, 2020: NFL Debut

On September 13, 2020, Anfernee Jennings made his NFL debut in the season opener against the Miami Dolphins, where he played nine snaps on defense, contributing to a 21–11 win.

October 18, 2020: First Career Start

On October 18, 2020, Anfernee Jennings made his first career start, recording three tackles in a game against the Denver Broncos, which resulted in an 18–12 loss.

2020: Drafted by New England Patriots

In 2020, Anfernee Jennings was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the NFL draft.

August 31, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On August 31, 2021, Anfernee Jennings was placed on injured reserve, which ended his season.

2022: Backup Linebacker Role

In the 2022 season, Anfernee Jennings served as a backup linebacker, participating in 16 games with three starts, recording 27 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble.

2023: Season Performance

During the 2023 season, Anfernee Jennings recorded 1.5 sacks, 66 total tackles (49 solo), and one fumble recovery.

March 15, 2024: Contract Extension with Patriots

On March 15, 2024, Anfernee Jennings signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Patriots.

January 2025: Relationship Status

As of January 2025, Anfernee Jennings has been in a relationship with Brittany Hurst.

2025: 2025 Season Performance and Super Bowl Appearance

In the 2025 season, Anfernee Jennings recorded two sacks and 26 tackles, and also had a sack in both the Wild Card Round and the Divisional Round victories. He had six total tackles in Super Bowl LX, which ended in a 29–13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.