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PLAYER BIO6-5 | 242 | ARIZONA ST. | 12TH YEAR | BORN 10.14.76 | MESA, AZACQUIRED D-7B IN ‘00 | RED MOUNTAIN HS, MESA, AZOne of the NFL’s elite long snappers, Brian Jenningshas snapped to 9 different placekickers and4 different punters throughout his professional career.Jennings has been the mark of consistency forthe 49ers since being selected in the 7th round of the2000 NFL Draft. Entering his 12th season, he is the longest-tenuredplayer on the roster and ranks t-13th among active players for mostgames played with their current team. One of the most accurate andefficient long snappers in the NFL, Jennings has been charged withonly one fumble in his career, in 2001, on a good snap that went rightthrough the punter’s hands.// TRANSACTIONSOriginally the second of two 7th-round (230th pick overall) draftchoices by SF in 2000...Signed a five-year contract extensionthrough 2014 on 6/6/09.// AWARDS & HONORS2004: NFC Pro Bowl// GOLDMINE• Brian has touched the lives of numerous people as a member of the49ers, taking part in dozens of speaking engagements and charityevents throughout his career. He looks to continue inspiring peopleonce his playing days are over as well. Over the past four years, Brianhas been working on his own book. “I believe everyone can findtheir purpose and live an inspired life. I feel my life has been blessedin so many ways and I want to share it with people. No matter whattroubles come your way, you can realize your potential. In my writing,I combine examples throughout history with my own personalstory, while using spiritual health and wellness as the vehicle.”• Brian believes the sky is the limit when it comes to his knowledgebase. “I really see the value of education and continual learning. Everyoffseason, I try to pursue some kind of intellectual academicproject that is measurable. I want to be powerful intellectually.”Still undecided on whether to pursue an MBA degree or become achiropractor once his playing days are over, Brian has been takingclasses in both areas at Arizona State and Scottsdale CommunityCollege over the past several offseasons. He’s also taken part in theNFL’s Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program at Harvardand Stanford, and has plans to attend the NFL’s Broadcast BootCamp in the near future. “I’m like a sponge when it comes to educatingmyself. I’m constantly reading the Wall Street Journal and variousfinancial magazines, which has sparked a better understanding ofhow politics effects the economy and business world.”• Brian doesn’t spend much time relaxing during the offseason. Heearned his certification as a yoga instructor in 2008 after takingpart in a 200-hour program that lasted five months. With a modernapproach, Brian cranks up lively music in the classes he teaches inScottsdale, AZ. He has plans to open his own yoga studio in the nearfuture.• An avid golfer during his childhood, Brian picked the sport back up ayear ago and has a whole different approach to his game nowadays.“I’ve been developing my golf game systematically and working toget my handicap down. It starts with the basics – understanding thestructure of a golf swing, the different types of shots available, scoringaround the green and the keys to managing a successful round.”Despite being a 10 handicap during college, Brian has taken lessonsrecently in hopes of becoming a scratch golfer. He also reads variousgolf books to help improve his game. One of his favorites is ShortGame Bible by David Pelz. Brian believes there is a strong correlationbetween golfing and his role on the football field. “I would say longsnapping and golfing are mentally similar. It’s all about practice andhaving a routine.”// CAREER HIGHLIGHTS• Ranks 3rd in franchise history for most consecutive games played,trailing only T Len Rhode (208) and WR Jerry Rice (189).// 2010• Posted 4 tackles, handling long-snapping duties on 91 punts, whilealso snapping to 3 different placekickers on 33 PATs and 27 FG atts.// 2009• Tallied 9 special teams tackles and helped P Andy Lee earn Pro Bowlhonors after tying a team record with a 41.0 net avg.• Snapped 99 punts, 24 FG atts. and 39 PATs.// 2008• Posted 9 special teams tackles and helped P Andy Lee set a singleseasonteam record for punting average (47.8).• Snapped 67 punts, 33 FG atts. and 34 PATs.// 2007• Performed flawlessly on FG atts., PATs and punts as special teamscoverage unit set an NFL record for punts downed inside 20-yd. line(42) and Lee crushed team record with net average of 41.0.• Snapped 105 punts, 19 FG atts. and 22 PATs, finishing season with 8special teams tackles.SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\113// MEDIA GUIDE