An undrafted find out of South Florida, Donovan Jennings has spent his young Packers career fighting through injuries for a foothold on the offensive line.
Donovan Jennings signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent and has worked his way onto the 53-man roster as an interior lineman capable of playing guard or center. His path has been slowed by injuries, but the Packers have kept faith in his size and versatility.
Path to the league
Jennings played college football at South Florida from 2018 to 2023 as an offensive guard. He went unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft and signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent, spending his first professional season on the practice squad after a knee injury in training camp.
Career highlights
The Packers moved Jennings from tackle to guard early in his development and later gave him reps at center, valuing his 6-foot-4, 323-pound frame and positional flexibility. He beat out competition to make Green Bay's 53-man roster heading into the 2025 season.
2025 season recap
Jennings appeared in two games for the Packers in 2025, playing a limited six offensive snaps as a reserve behind the starting line. His season ended early after he was placed on injured reserve on January 3, 2026, following a throat injury suffered in practice.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Donovan Jennings
- ESPN: Donovan Jennings
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- South Florida
- Hometown
- Tampa, FL, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
