Jauan Jennings

Jauan Jennings

28-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
San Francisco 49ers
Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 9/14/2025
Wed Practice: DNP
2025 Fantasy Outlook
A 2020 seventh-round pick, Jennings didn't play until 2021 and then spent three seasons as a lightly targeted No. 3/4 receiver, before making a name for himself with two TDs in a Super Bowl loss at the end of the 2023 campaign. He opened 2024 in his familiar, complementary role, but then exploded for 11-175-3 in Week 3 when Deebo Samuel was out. Brandon Aiyuk tore an ACL a few weeks later, opening the door for Jennings to average 5.8 catches for 63.4 yards and 0.33 TDs on 8.6 targets over his final nine games. He never reached 100 yards after Week 3, but he had seven instances of 64-plus receiving yards -- a number he'd hit just once in 54 games (including playoffs) before 2024. Jennings drew targets on 28.8 percent of his routes, ranking seventh among WRs with 300-plus routes and nearly doubling his rate from 2023 (15.1 percent TPRR). He also had career highs for catch rate (68.1 percent) and yards per target (8.6), although those numbers still don't match the best work from Aiyuk, Samuel and TE George Kittle under coach Kyle Shanahan. Samuel is now in Washington, Kittle is another year older, and Aiyuk is uncertain for Week 1, but now Jennings is now dealing with a calf injury and reportedly unhappy with his contract. He's thus uncertain to play at the start of the season, potentially missing out on a window when fellow wideouts Aiyuk and Demarcus Robinson (suspension) when won't be available. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
#103.08
ADP
Signed a two-year, $11.89 million contract with the 49ers in May of 2024.
DNP on Wednesday
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Shoulder
September 10, 2025
Jennings (shoulder) won't take part in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Jennings left Sunday's win in Seattle early in the fourth quarter due to a left shoulder injury and wasn't able to return. After undergoing an MRI on Monday, he doesn't appear to have a serious health concern, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, but he'll focus on treatment versus on-field work during the 49ers' first practice of Week 2 prep. Jennings will have two more opportunities to mix into drills this week before the team potentially makes a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans. If he's able to suit up, the wide receiver likely will be working with backup QB Mac Jones, as starter Brock Purdy (toe/left shoulder) is trending towards an absence.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jauan Jennings' 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
37.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.79
 
% Team Air Yards
15.7%
 
% Team Targets
14.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
7.4 Yds
 
Catch Rate
40.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
7.5
 
% Targeted On Route
22.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.73
 
Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2025 NFL Game Log
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2025 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2024 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2023 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2022 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2021 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
San Francisco 49ers49ers 2025 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

6083%
4765%
2738%
2636%
34%
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Jauan Jennings lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Saints pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
The bars represents the team's percentile rank (based on QB Rating Against). The longer the bar, the better their pass defense is. The team and position group ratings only include players that are currently on the roster and not on injured reserve. The list of players in the table only includes defenders with at least 3 attempts against them.
NO
@ Saints
Sunday, Sep 14th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
79.3
 
Cornerbacks
107.4
 
Safeties
39.6
 
Linebackers
39.6
 
Loading Opponent Pass Defense Stats...
2025 Jauan Jennings Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jauan Jennings' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
212 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.72 sec
 
Vertical Jump
29.0 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
31.63 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Jauan Jennings See More
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Jauan Jennings See More
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
2022
2020
Jennings is a talented player, but he is often used as a blocking receiver. The veteran was targeted fewer than three times per game. In addition, Jennings rarely played 30 snaps in a game. As long as the 49ers are a run-heavy team, Jennings may not have much of a role in the passing attack. Also, the 49ers used a first-round pick on slot receiver Ricky Pearsall, so Jennings is unlikely to produce useful fantasy numbers with consistency. Should either of the top-two receivers miss time for the 49ers, Jennings could see increased volume, which would raise his fantasy value.
Jennings fortified his hold on the 49ers' slot receiver role in his third year as a pro last season. The 25-year-old was unable to build on the five touchdowns he tallied in 2021, finishing with just one score to go with his 35 receptions and 416 yards. If Jennings and his 6-3 frame can improve in the red zone this year, he would see a boost to his current fantasy value. The 2020 seventh-round pick doesn't have the athleticism of fellow wideouts Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk, but Jennings will provide strong run blocking and sure hands for San Francisco in the fall.
Jennings took on the vacated slot receiver role once veteran Mohamed Sanu went down to injury midseason. A seventh-round pick in 2020, Jennings thrived in a more prominent role, racking up 21 receptions (on 32 targets) for 251 yards and four touchdowns over the final nine games of the regular season. Blessed with a 6-3, 212-pound frame, the third-year wideout provides a reliable red-zone target with plus blocking. Perhaps Jennings generates fantasy appeal in his current role at third on the Week 1 projected depth chart if Trey Lance can open up San Francisco's passing game.
The 49ers selected Jennings with its final pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3 wideout brings much-needed size to the team's receiving corps following the season-ending injury to Jalen Hurd. What the 23-year-old lacks in speed (4.72 40-yard dash), he makes up for in soft hands and strong after-the-catch ability (29 broken tackles in his senior year at Tennessee). Jennings will have to prove his worth during training camp to squeeze onto the 53-man roster, but he will also be practice squad eligible as well.
More Fantasy News
Injury considered minor
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Shoulder
September 9, 2025
Jennings appears to have avoided a serious injury to his left shoulder after he underwent an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Getting shoulder checked out
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Shoulder
September 8, 2025
The 49ers are awaiting the results of imaging done on Jennings' shoulder injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Will get MRI on shoulder
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Shoulder
September 7, 2025
Jennings (shoulder) will have an MRI within the next 24 hours to determine the severity of his injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Suffers shoulder injury
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Shoulder
September 7, 2025
Jennings exited Sunday's game in Seattle due to a left shoulder injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Week 1 appearance on tap
WRSan Francisco 49ers
September 5, 2025
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Jennings (calf) is "good to go" for Sunday's contest at Seattle, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. "He's had a real good week," Shanahan added. "[He's] gotten better and better throughout the week, and I'm excited to see him out there Sunday."
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Chance to play Sunday
WRSan Francisco 49ers
September 9, 2025
Jennings has a chance to play Sunday against the Saints after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 1, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jennings underwent an MRI on Tuesday that came back negative and is officially considered day-to-day, but his practice status will shed more light on his availability. If Jennings can't play Sunday, Ricky Pearsall would be in a good position to build on his strong Week 1 showing. The 49ers also signed Kendrick Bourne on Monday, and he could make a quick impact in his return to the team he last suited up for in 2020.
See All NFL Rumors