Breaking down everything you need to know about Patriots third round pick Anfernee Jennings.
Anfernee Jennings, LB: 3rd round, 87th overall
Height: 6-2
Weight: 255
Born: 9/1/1997
College: Alabama
Hometown: Dadeville, Ala.
Strengths: Solid frame allows him to be physical in setting the edge; versatility to play OLB or DE, depending on scheme; instinctive and quick off the ball at the snap; hard-hitting, intense competitor.
Weaknesses: Quickness off the ball doesn't always translate to pressure on QB; questionable ability to drop into pass coverage; needs to develop counter moves when his initial rush is stuffed.
Personal: Grew up in a small town of just 3,200 residents; earned his bachelor's degree in exercise science in December 2018 before adding a second bachelor's in public health one year later.
Comparable NFL players: John Simon (New England Patriots), Trey Flowers (Detroit Lions), two relatively undersized players at the position who nonetheless managed to do the dirty work of edge-setting, while exhibiting some ability to pressure the quarterback.
By the Numbers
| YEAR | GP | SOLO | AST | TOT TKL | TFL | YDS | SACKS | YDS | PD | FF | FR | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 2.0 | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 6.0 | 21.0 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 27 | 24 | 51 | 14.0 | 40.0 | 6.5 | 30.0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 13 | 45 | 38 | 83 | 12.5 | 72.0 | 8.0 | 61.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 54 | 99 | 95 | 194 | 34.5 | 146.0 | 15.5 | 98.0 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Workout Numbers*
| JENNINGS | COMBINE AVERAGE FOR POS. | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Weight | 255 | 244 |
| 40 Yards | 4.78 | 4.67 |
| Bench (225) | -- | 21 |
| Vertical Jump | -- | 35 |
| Long Jump | -- | 128 |
| Shuttle | -- | 4.29 |
| Cone | -- | 6.98 |
*Jennings did not work out at the combine.
What They're Saying
"Anfernee Jennings's sound technique has earned him comparisons to Kyle Van Noy." ~ Andy Benoit, Sports Illustrated Pete
