In 1976,he was drafted by the Raiders,but was claimed by the Buccaneers off waivers. Claimed by the Bucs on a Tuesday and waived again that Thursday,his two days set the record for the shortest time spent with the club.[1] He then returned to the Raiders,and averaged 26.1 yards on 16 kick returns for the eventual Super Bowl XI champions before suffering a knee injury that required season-ending surgery. In the 1977 offseason,he passed through the Raiders,Green Bay Packers,and New Orleans Saints organizations,being waived by each,before being again claimed by the Buccaneers.[2] After being waived a second time by the Buccaneers without ever playing a single down,[3] Jennings played with the 49ers,and with the Raiders for a third stint.
Political career
After the NFL,Jennings served as Sacramento School Board Member,and ran the Center for Fathers and Families,an organization that assists fatherless families.[4] He has also counseled troubled NBA player Ron Artest.[5]
In June 2014,Jennings was elected to the Sacramento City Council serving District 7.[6] In May 2025,Jennings declined a pay raise proposed by the city's compensation commission due to the city's budget deficit.[7]
Personal life
Jennings is married to Cassandra Jennings,the president and CEO of St. HOPE. The two met in college.[8]
References
↑ Staff Writers. "You can't tell players without binoculars". St. Petersburg Times. 17 Sep 1976
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