Jimmy Graham is a well-known American football player who presently plays tight end (TE) for the National Football League’s Chicago Bears (NFL). The 6 feet 7 inch tall football tight end was born and reared in Greensboro, North Carolina, and has also played for the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, and Green Bay Packers.
Estimated Net Worth
Jimmy Graham, an All-Pro tight end, has a net worth of $15 million as of October 2020. His professional job provided the majority of his riches.
According to ESPN’s Field Yates, after signing with the Chicago Bears, the newly signed tight end will receive a $6 million signing bonus and $3 million in base salary.
Childhood Background And Biography
Jimmy Graham was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, on November 24, 1986. His mother placed him in a group where he was physically mistreated by other children while he was only 11 years old.
He was adopted by a high school youth counselor a year later. As a sophomore at Community Christian in Wilson, North Carolina, he improved his grades and went on to become a huge name in basketball.
Graham was also awarded a basketball scholarship to the University of Miami after excelling as a high school junior and senior at Charis Prep in Wilson, North Carolina.
Career Highlights
Jimmy Graham made his NFL debut in Week 9 of the 2010 season against Carolina. After catching a 19-yard throw from quarterback Drew Brees, he scores his first career NFL touchdown. Graham made his first Pro Bowl appearance in the 2011 NFL season, when he had 99 receptions for 1,310 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns. Not to add, the 33-year-old became the first tight end in Saints history to have over 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. From 2015 to 2017, Jimmy spent three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, setting personal records for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns at the tight end position.
All-Pro tight end, Jimmy Graham currently plays for Chicago Bears(SOURCE: Chicago Tribune)
On March 16, 2018, he signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. In 2018, he started 12 games and had 55 receptions for 636 yards and two touchdowns.
The tight end signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Chicago Bears on March 26, 2020. He made his debut against the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the season, catching three passes for 25 yards and a touchdown. The Bears won by a score of 27-23 in the game.
Girlfriend, Relationship, And Married Life
Jimmy Graham, an NFL star, is not married as of 2020. At this time, the All-Pro tight end has been tight-lipped about his relationship and partner.
The 33-year-old tight end appears to be more concerned with his professional career than with dating. He currently resides in Miami, Florida.
Date of Birth: | 1986 , November-24 |
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Age: | 34 years old |
Birth Nation: | United States of America |
Height: | 6 Feet 7 Inch |
Name | Jimmy Graham |
Nationality | American |
Birth Place/City | Goldsboro, North Carolina |
Ethnicity | Afro-American |
Profession | Football player |
Net Worth | $16 Million |
Salary | $3 million |
Weight in KG | 188 kg |
Married | No |
Education | University of Miami |
Online Presence | Instagram, Twitter |
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