SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health
Sciences is proud to announce its partnership with New York
Giants running back Rashad Jennings who will serve as its newest
brand ambassador. Jennings joins more than 700 elite and
world-class athletes who trust their health to @USANAinc.
The 29-year-old, six-foot-one running back began his
professional career in 2009 with the Jacksonville Jaguars and
played a season with the Raiders in 2013 as a free agent where he
had career-high totals in rushing attempts (163), yards (733),
touchdowns (six), and a career-best 36 receptions for 292 yards. In
2014, Jennings singed a 4-year contract with the Giants. On Sunday,
September 21 he posted a career-best 176 yards and a touchdown
on 34 carries as the Giants defeated the Texans 30-17, helping the
Giants record its first win of the season (1-2).
"We are thrilled to announce Rashad as one of the newest members
of Team USANA," said USANA Chief Communications Officer Dan Macuga.
"Not only is he an exceptional athlete, he is a testament of what
it means to live a healthy life, and we look forward to watching
him perform this season."
Health and fitness have been vital to Jennings' success on and
off the field. "I was overweight as a kid and rode the bench in
high school, but always dreamed of playing in the NFL," said the
six-year veteran. "I knew that I had to figure things out and
commit to bettering myself physically to reach my goals and USANA
has helped me stay on that path to become the player I am
today."
To date, Jennings holds 68 carries for 286 yards with the Giants
and has scored two touchdowns. Jennings and the rest of the Giants
next head to FedEx Field to face the Washington Redskins Thursday
night. The game will air on NFL Network at 8:25 p.m. EDT.
*Rashad Jennings is represented
by French/West/Vaughan who is his public relations, marketing and
endorsement agency of record.
About USANA
Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) is a
U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality
supplements, personal care and energy products in its
FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. Learn more
about USANA by visiting our web site http://www.usana.com or the
official USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com.
Media Contact: Ashley Collins
Executive Director of PR, Social
Media and Communications
(801) 954-7629
media(at)us.usana(dot)com
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