Rutgers’ steady, veteran linebacker who brings NFL-sized résumé value
Deion Jennings is a tough, experienced Rutgers linebacker whose college production peaked with 241 career tackles across five seasons, giving him the kind of downhill consistency and reliability coaches love in the 2023 season and beyond[1]. At 6'0" and about 230 pounds, he plays with an old-school, contact-first style, and his biggest value is his steadiness, senior-level poise, and ability to anchor a defense rather than flash as a stat-sheet monster[2][4]. He also battled an undisclosed injury in 2024 before moving on to the NFL, which makes durability and recovery part of the evaluation[7].
