San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings Credits His Siblings, Says “My Siblings Contributed to Where I’m at Today in My Sports Career”

A seventh-round pick (No. 217 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft.

December 27, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on December 24, 2026

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who is rising in the NFL, has six siblings, including his older sister Alexis Jennings, who played college basketball at Kentucky and South Carolina.

Recently, Jauan Jennings scored a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football.

After the score, he ran to the stands and teased a fan by offering the ball. He quickly pulled the ball back, leaving the fan surprised.

Commentators compared the act to the Grinch stealing Christmas. This was Jennings’ eighth touchdown of the season, a career-high.

The 49ers won the game 48–27 against the Colts.

49ers Wide Receiver Jauan Jennings Grew Up in Cowan, Tennessee Alongside Six Siblings!

Jauan Jennings was born to parents Bennie and Angela Jennings on July 10, 1997.

He grew up in a large family, sharing his childhood with six siblings.

Among Jauan’s siblings, his older sister Alexis Jennings is well known for her achievements in basketball.

Alexis played college basketball at the University of Kentucky.

Later, after that she went to University of South Carolina, where she continued her career and gained recognition for her talent.

On the other hand, his older brother Kendal Jennings is also a former all-state basketball player.

While not much is publicly known about his siblings, Jauan has often mentioned his siblings and family in the media, crediting them for their support.

During his NFL practices with the 49ers, he has even mentioned his brother Tony, saying how Tony helped him train and improve his skills.

Thankfully, I had family members with a bench set who brought it over so I could create my own workout routine from home. I did a bunch of sit-ups – and I mean a BUNCH. I would hit a field nearby to run routes. Sometimes, my brother Tony would come over and throw to me.

In addition, he has also credited all of his siblings, saying they played a major role in shaping his work ethic and love for the game.

“We always grew up competing. I feel like all of my siblings contributed into where I’m at today in my sports career. We’re all close and we all stick together.”

Likewise, his other siblings, Elizabeth, Tinae, and Tony seem to stay out of the media spotlight, with not much information about them publicly disclosed.

Despite keeping their lives private, the bond between the Jennings siblings and Jauan appears to be strong and fulfilling.

In Case You Don’t Know

• In Super Bowl LVIII, Jennings became just the second player in NFL history to both catch a touchdown pass and throw a touchdown pass in the same Super Bowl.
• He was also the first wide receiver to throw a touchdown in the Super Bowl since the 2005 season.
• In the 2026 season, Jennings registered career-high numbers in receptions (77), receiving yards (975), and receiving touchdowns (6), becoming a key part of the 49ers’ offense.

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Nishan Dahal writes sports with a human touch, covering breaking news, athlete lives, and the stories that stats can't tell. Nishan believes every athlete has a story worth telling. With the goal of bringing those stories to life with honesty, heart, and a touch of curiosity, he shares his insights through PlayerBio.

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