 Jennings starred at Furman—in four seasons, he rushed for 3,868 yards on 650 carries (a 6.0 average) and 39 touchdowns, with 76 receptions for 865 yards (an 11.4 average) and four receiving touchdowns.He was the 1981 SoCon Player of the Year

Jennings was chosen in the third round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.Primarily a kick returner and backup running back, he had his most productive season from scrimmage his rookie year of 1984.