Former FSU Football Player Bradley Jennings, 47, Passes Away Leaving His Wife And Kids Behind

May he rest in peace!

May 29, 2026

This article was last updated by Rovik Parajuli on May 29, 2026

Bradley Fanelon Jennings, a former standout linebacker at Florida State University and revered high school football coach in Jacksonville, Florida, has tragically passed away at the age of 47.

Known as “Coach Monsta” to many, Jennings leaves behind a legacy not only as a fierce competitor on the field but also as a mentor, father figure, and pillar in the Jacksonville football community.

Bradley Jennings Was A Florida State Football Legend

Born on December 2, 1977, in Miami, Florida, Bradley Jennings rose to football prominence as a dominant force at Carol City High School, earning first-team Class 6A honors and helping lead his team to a state championship in 1996.

Regarded as one of the top linebacker prospects in Florida, he ultimately chose Florida State University over offers from Auburn and West Virginia.

From 1997 to 2001, Jennings donned the Garnet and Gold for the FSU Seminoles, tallying 339 total tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks, four fumble recoveries, and three interceptions during his collegiate career.

In his senior year, he led the team in tackles and was seen as a strong NFL Draft prospect.

However, tragedy struck just weeks before the 2002 NFL Draft.

Jennings was shot twice in the right shoulder during a carjacking incident on March 30, 2002, a near-fatal event that altered the course of his professional aspirations.

Though he went undrafted, Jennings turned his focus to giving back and became a revered figure in Florida high school football.

Bradley Jennings Turned His NFL Passion Into Mentorship And Coaching In Jacksonville

After settling in Jacksonville, Jennings began a new chapter as a high school football coach, impacting hundreds of young athletes with his experience, passion, and tough love.

A close friend and former player shared:

Jennings coached at Mandarin High School and later became the linebackers coach at Sandalwood High School, where his son, Branden Jennings, played.

Moreover, his daughter also became a highly recruited linebacker, while one tribute proudly noted:

“HIS DAUGHTER WENT D1 FOR TRACK AND FIELD!!!”

Another community member praised Jennings’ legacy as a model of dedication:

“I’D BE LYING IF I SAID YOU DIDN’T SET THE STANDARD FOR THE FOOTBALL DADS IN DUVAL FOOTBALL OF THIS GENERATION.”

As news of his passing spread, tributes from across Florida poured in:

“Rest up Bradley ‘Monsta’ Jennings. A good brother and baller gone too soon.”

Jennings’ sudden death has left a void in the Jacksonville sports community, where he was a mentor, motivator, and role model.

Despite personal setbacks, Jennings dedicated his life to ensuring the next generation of athletes had structure, support, and someone who believed in them.

He is survived by his wife, Carmen DulceMarie Jennings, their children, his extended family, friends, and the hundreds of young lives he shaped through coaching.

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