| Date of birth: | June 8, 1952 |
| Place of birth: | New York, New York |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Punter |
| College: | St. Lawrence |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1974-1984 1985-1987 |
New York Giants New York Jets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982 |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
David Tuthill Jennings (born June 8, 1952) is a former American football punter with a 14 year career from 1974 to 1987 in the National Football League. He played for the New York Giants and the New York Jets.[1] He worked as a radio color commentator for Giants games from 2002 until 2007, when he was replaced by former Giants linebacker Carl Banks.[2] He had also worked as a radio commentator for Jets games from 1988-2001.[3] Jennings worked as a game analyst alongside WFAN Giants announcers Bob Papa and Dick Lynch.[2][4] In addition to his booth work, Jennings was a part of the Giants pre and post game shows,[2] covering player interviews from the locker room. Jennings, who suffers from Parkinson's disease,[5] left broadcasting altogether following the 2008 season.
Jennings went to the 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1982 Pro Bowl games.[1] He played college football and graduated from St. Lawrence University.[5][6] As a high school student, he did not play football.[7]