Kelly Jennings was drafted No. 31 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Miami. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 31 · #31 overall
Kelly Jennings Miami Draft
Kelly Jennings was drafted No. 31 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Miami. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 91
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1884th at Miami
The pick
How Kelly Jennings came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 180 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 32 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 91
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1884th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1794% of career value
- Final season
- 20115 years after the draft
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Kelly Jennings.
Ohio State · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Boston College
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Rocky McIntosh
LB · WAS
Miami
#44
Sinorice Moss
WR · NYG
Miami
#57
Devin Hester
DB · CHI
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#66
Eric Winston
T · HOU
Miami
#89
Rashad Butler
T · CAR
Miami
#110
Leon Williams
LB · CLE
Miami
#133
Orien Harris
DT · PIT
Miami
#154
Marcus Maxey
DB · KC
Miami
Other DB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#57
Devin Hester
DB · CHI
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#8
Antrel Rolle
DB · ARI · 2005
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#24
Brandon Meriweather
DB · NE · 2007
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#5
Sean Taylor
DB · WAS · 2004
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Darryl Williams
DB · CIN · 1992
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kelly Jennings in the 2006 NFL Draft
Kelly Jennings is a Defensive back out of Miami selected No. 31 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 NFL Draft. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kelly Jennings drafted?
Kelly Jennings was selected No. 31 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/kelly-jennings.
What college did Kelly Jennings play for?
Kelly Jennings played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Kelly Jennings's NFL career turn out?
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/kelly-jennings.