Rashad Jennings

Rashad Andre Jennings is a former National Football League running back. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He also played for the Oakland Raiders and the New York Giants.

Jennings played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, but made the difficult choice to transfer to Liberty University to be by the side of his ailing father. Upon becoming a free agent in the NFL, Rashad took his athleticism to the stage of ABC’s hit show “Dancing With The Stars”. Applying the same unwavering dedication to outworking all of his peers, Rashad took the dancing world by storm and was crowned Dancing With The Stars Season 24 Mirror Ball Champion! He has also made guest appearances on TV shows such as Starz network’s “Power” and NBC’s “Great News.”

The Rashad Jennings Foundation educates, inspires and encourages youth everywhere through three main initiatives: The Reading Challenge, Mentorship and Camp 180. Rashad realizes that one of the key reasons why his childhood dreams are a reality today is because, in his youth, someone cared enough to inspire him through education, provide him with mentorship for success, and encourage health and fitness as a way of life. These real-life experiences are what drive the Rashad Jennings Foundation; it is why we do what we do!

Along with being a philanthropist and founder of his national Rashad Jennings Foundation, Rashad continues to pursue dancing, acting, and a host of other entrepreneurial endeavors. He is also an internationally requested speaker and has given motivational addresses to thousands across the country. At the young age of 34, and as a New York Times bestselling author, Rashad has recently also become a children’s author with his new series, The Coin Slot Chronicles.