Career
He played for eight seasons for the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears. He also played college football at Clemson University. He accepted a scholarship to play at Clemson University, where he became a starter at wide receiver as a junior.
Dallas Cowboys
Jennings was selected in the fifth round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, with the intention of converting him into a tight end, even though he didn"t have any previous experience at that position.
He was waived injured on September 2, 1990. Denver Broncos
On July 3, 1991, he was signed as a free agent by the Denver Broncos.
He was released on August 26, 1991. Montreal Machine (WLAF)
In 1991, he played for the Montreal Machine of the World League of American Football.
Chicago Bears
On October 18, 1991, Jennings was signed as a free agent to replace Cap Boso who had suffered a career-ending knee injury.
With the Chicago Bears he developed into a blocking tight end and by his second season, he was named the starter in place of James Thornton, who was placed on the injured reserve list. He was released on August 28, 1994 and later re-signed on October 24, after starter Chris Gedney was lost for the season. In 1995, he recorded the most touchdowns by a Bears tight end (6) since Mike Ditka"s finished with 8 in 1963.
The following season he was placed on the injured reserve list with a broken left leg, after the sixth game of the season.
He was waived injured on December 10, 1997. Detroit Lions
On August 4, 1998, he signed with the Detroit Lions, before being waived on August 30.
Las Vegas Outlaws (XFL)
With the Las Vegas Outlaws, he served as a reserve tight end during the 2001 season.
