Jarrett Payton Biography
Jarrett Payton is a former American football running back who is currently hired in 2015 as the sports reporter for CLTV’s sports feed at WGN-TV. He also was a host of the radio station program The Beat on WGN Radio on Sunday. Moreover, he hosts an internet on ChicagolandSportsRadio.com.
Payton started playing soccer in High school and earned All-State player honors back at St Viator High School. In his senior year, he made 2,842 all-purpose yards while playing quarterback, tailback, and wide receiver. Moreover, he has been rated the no. 58 overall prospect in the nation and named the no 5 athlete in the Midwest region by the sporting news and prepster respectively.
Moreover, he continued playing ball at the University of Miami. He played the season very well and diligently to finish his final year with 985 yards, seven touchdowns, caught 17 passes for 136 yards, and touch down. In 2004 he was named the MVP of the 2004 Orange Bowl.
Furthermore, in 2005 he moved from Titans to NFL Europe where he played for the Amsterdam Admirals. In that year they made it to the World Bowl. Also, he was a member of the All-NFL Europe League in 2005. Besides, in 2007 he signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of CFL (Canadian Football League). He scored his first Touchdown on August 2, 2007, against Toronto. In the CFL he finished fifth in the season.
In 2009 he signed with the Argonauts on June 7th. He was later revealed with the Argonauts in September having 47 all-purpose yards on three catches and seven carries. In addition, he showed his desire to work with the Chicago-based Walter & Connie Payton Foundation to help underprivileged children.
Jarrett Payton Age
How old is Jarrett? Payton is 42 years old as of 2022. He was born on December 26, 1980, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in the United States. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on December 23rd every year and his zodiac sign is Capricorn. Moreover, Jarett’s nationality is American and he belongs to the white ethnicity.
Jarrett Payton Family
Payton is the son of the former Chicago Bears running great, Walter Payton. Moreover, he has a sister known as Brittney. Aside from football, he spends time recording music and taking care of his foundation which he strives to positively influence young people in and around Chicago. Moreover, his programs The Jarrett Payton Leadership Academy and the anti-bullying campaign is constantly expanding.
Jarrett Payton Wife
Is Jarrett Payton married? Yes, Payton is happily married to Trisha George. The duo tied the knot on March 4, 2009, in Florida. The couple had their reception at Soldier Field in Chicago. Together, they have two children, a son, Jaden, and a daughter, Madison.
Jarrett Payton’s Height
Payton stands at an average height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs 100 kilograms.
Jarrett Payton Salary
Payton receives an average annual salary of between $40,000 and $ 110,500
Jarett Payton Net Worth
How much is Jarett Payton worth? Payton has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. His income is decently earned as a journalist and sports reporter.