Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jauan Jennings

Discover the career path of Jauan Jennings, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jauan Jennings is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He was drafted by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft after playing college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. Jennings contributes to the 49ers' offense as a receiver.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Collegiate Debut and Trick Play Touchdown Pass

During the 2015 season, Jauan Jennings debuted against Bowling Green with three receptions for 56 yards. Later in the season, he threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Dobbs against Florida.

2015: Joins Tennessee Volunteers

In 2015, Jauan Jennings started playing football at Tennessee under head coach Butch Jones.

2016: Expanded Role and Game-Winning Reception

During the 2016 season, Jauan Jennings had a game with over 100 receiving yards against Florida and recorded the game-winning reception on a 43-yard Hail Mary from Joshua Dobbs against Georgia.

2017: Wrist Injury and Dismissal

In 2017, Jauan Jennings appeared in only one game due to a wrist injury and was dismissed from the team.

2018: Appearance in 11 Games

During the 2018 season, Jauan Jennings appeared in 11 games, recording 30 receptions for 438 yards and three touchdowns.

2018: Reinstatement and Medical Redshirt

In 2018, Jauan Jennings was reinstated to the team and earned a medical redshirt for time missed in 2017.

2019: End of college career at Tennessee

In 2019, Jauan Jennings concluded his college football career at Tennessee under head coach Jeremy Pruitt.

2019: Key Contributor and Senior Season

In 2019, Jauan Jennings was a key contributor with four games of at least 100 receiving yards, including a game against South Carolina with 174 yards and two touchdowns. He finished his senior season with 59 receptions for 969 yards and eight touchdowns.

2020: Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers

In 2020, Jauan Jennings was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the NFL draft.

2020: Drafted, Waived, and Signed to Practice Squad

In 2020, Jauan Jennings was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, waived, and then signed to the practice squad.

January 4, 2021: Signed Reserve/Future Contract

On January 4, 2021, Jauan Jennings signed a reserve/future contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

2021: Established as Third Wideout

During the 2021 season, Jauan Jennings became the 49ers' third wide receiver, scored his first NFL touchdown, and recorded significant production over the final five weeks, continuing into the playoffs.

2022: Appeared in 16 Games

During the 2022 season, Jauan Jennings appeared in 16 games and started four, finishing with 35 receptions for 416 yards and one touchdown.

February 28, 2023: Exclusive-Rights Tender

On February 28, 2023, the 49ers placed an exclusive-rights tender on Jauan Jennings.

March 11, 2024: Tender Placed on Jennings

On March 11, 2024, the 49ers placed a tender on Jauan Jennings.

2024: Career-High Season

In 2024, Jauan Jennings emerged as the team's leading wide receiver, catching 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns, but was ejected from a game preventing him from achieving his first 1,000-yard season.

August 2025: Trade Request Denied

In August 2025, Jauan Jennings requested a trade from the 49ers, but general manager John Lynch announced he would not trade Jennings.

2025: Criticism and Season Performance

In 2025, Jauan Jennings was criticized by Cleveland Browns' defensive tackle Shelby Harris, and he finished the season with 55 receptions for 643 yards and nine touchdowns.