University of North Carolina Athletics
2022 Football Roster

Jersey Number 19
Bryson Jennings
- Position:
- Defensive Line
- Height:
- 6-4.5
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Richmond, Va.
- High School:
- Clover Hill
2022 – True Freshman Season
A valuable squad member that provided depth on the defensive line • Redshirted.
A three-star prospect listed as the nation’s No. 26 edge and the No. 13 player in Virginia in the 247Sports Composite • Ranked as a four-star, the nation’s 23rd-best strongside defensive end and the No. 10 player in the state according to Rivals • Tabbed as the nation’s No. 58 defensive end and the No. 17 player in the state according to ESPN • Listed as the nation’s No. 36 edge and the No. 13 player in the state by On3 • Earned all-state honors at defensive end • A two-time first-team all-region and two-time all-metro selection • A team captain • Tallied 229 tackles and 50 sacks during his prep career • Posted 56 tackles and 10 sacks in seven games as a senior • Notched 40 tackles, six sacks and 10 TFL in four games as a junior • Collected 68 tackles and 24 sacks as a sophomore • Added 65 tackles and 10 sacks as a freshman • Also played center on the basketball team and participated in track and field • Was a regional finalist in the shot put • Coached by his father Bryan Jennings.
Personal
Son of Pamela and Bryan Jennings • Father, Bryan, played at Virginia Tech and in the NFL with the Patriots and Chargers • Uncles, Butch and Rashad, played at Liberty and in the NFL • A member of the A/B Honor Roll • Birthday is Aug. 4.
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