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Greg Jennings

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PositionWide receiver
Height / weight1.80 m / 89 kg
Born21 Sept 1983 (42 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States
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Greg Jennings is a retired professional football player and current sports television personality originally from Michigan. He spent 10 seasons in the National Football League as a Wide Receiver, primarily representing the Green Bay Packers. Throughout his career, he earned two Pro Bowl selections and helped lead his team to a victory in Super Bowl XLV.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Gregory Jennings Jr. was born on September 21, 1983, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. The Wide Receiver stands 180 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 89 kg.

He attended Central High School in his hometown. Following graduation, Jennings committed to play for Western Michigan University from 2002 to 2005. During his time with the Broncos, he led the NCAA in receptions in 2005, earned Third-team All-American honors, and was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year.

Professional Career

He was selected by the Green Bay Packers during the 2006 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 2, and he was the 52nd overall selection.

During his professional career, Jennings became a key offensive weapon for Green Bay, making two Pro Bowls and famously helping the franchise win a Super Bowl title. After seven successful seasons with the Packers, he spent his final three years playing for the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins before officially retiring in July 2016.

For his accomplishments in Green Bay, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2022.

Following his playing days, he successfully transitioned into sports media. As of 2026, he works as a recurring guest football analyst on the Fox Sports 1 (FS1) program First Things First.

Career Highlights:

  • 2022 – Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inductee
  • 2010 – Super Bowl Champion (XLV)
  • 2010, 2011 – Pro Bowl
  • 2006 – PFWA All-Rookie Team