Place of birth: Houston, Texas Role American football player Name Rick Jennings | Return Yards: 570 Kick Returns: 23 | |
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Position: Wide Receiver; Running Back Date of birth: (1953-04-17) April 17, 1953 (age 62) NFL draft: 1976 / Round: 11 / Pick: 313 Education University of Maryland, College Park | ||
Richard Jennings, who attended Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C., was a college football player at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a professional football player for the Oakland Raiders (three times), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (two times), and the San Francisco 49ers. 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. 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. After being waived a second time by the Buccaneers without ever playing a single down, Jennings played with the 49ers, and with the Raiders for a third stint. After the NFL, Jennings served as Sacramento School Board Member, and runs the Center for Fathers and Families, an organization that assists fatherless families. He has also counseled troubled NBA player Ron Artest.
Political Career In June 2014, Jennings was elected to the Sacramento City Council serving District 7. Jennings campaign was supported by Region Builders and the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce.