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Vols' Jennings cited on misdemeanor drug possession charge

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been cited on a misdemeanor drug possession charge. Knoxville Police Department spokesman

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been cited on a misdemeanor drug possession charge.

Knoxville Police Department spokesman Darrell DeBusk said Wednesday that Jennings was cited Jan. 15 on a charge of simple possession (marijuana). DeBusk said the incident occurred during a traffic stop at 12:48 a.m.

DeBusk said Jennings also was cited for driving the wrong way on a one-way street and having no proof of insurance.

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Tennessee athletic department spokesman Ryan Robinson said ''we are aware of the report and will have no further comment.''

Jennings provided the biggest moment of Tennessee's 2016 season by catching a 43-yard Hail Mary pass as time expired to give the Volunteers a 34-31 victory over Georgia. He finished his sophomore season with 40 catches for 580 yards and seven touchdowns.

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