James Laurinaitis

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Laurinaitis
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 3, 1986(1986-12-03)
Age	38
Birthplace	Wayzata
Country	United States
Birth City	Minnesota
Horoscope	Sagittarius

James Laurinaitis Biography

James Laurinaitis is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 3, 1986 in Wayzata, Minnesota, United States. Linebacker who was drafted 35th overall by the the St. Louis Rams in 2009.

He was teammates with Steven Jackson on the St. Louis Rams from 2009 to 2012.

Laurinaitis was born in Wayzata, Minnesota. He was raised in a family of athletes; his father Joe, a WWE Hall of Famer also known as “Road Warrior Animal”, and two uncles (John and Marcus) were professional wrestlers. He attended Wayzata High School, and played high school football and hockey. He was touted as a potential second or third-round National Hockey League (NHL) draft pick, but teams didn’t draft him because it was thought that he was more likely to pursue a football career. While he was a successful hockey player, having been named a team captain as a senior, football was arguably his best sport. He was named Defensive Mr. Football in Minnesota in 2004. That season, he helped lead his high school football team to the state championship game in Class 5A with 193 tackles, including 28 for loss and five sacks.

Laurinaitis attended Ohio State University, where he played for coach Jim Tressel’s Ohio State Buckeyes football team from 2005 to 2008. As a true freshman in 2005, he played in all 12 games eventually reaching No. 2 on the depth chart at strong-side linebacker behind Bobby Carpenter. After Carpenter broke a leg on the first play from scrimmage in their rivalry game against Michigan, Laurinaitis played the rest of that game, and also started in their Fiesta Bowl victory over Notre Dame. At the end of the 2006 regular season, Laurinaitis led the team in tackles (115) and interceptions (5), and also had 8.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks.

He has a sister named Jessica, and a half brother named Joseph, Jr.

James Laurinaitis Net Worth

James Laurinaitis is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Laurinaitis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a three-time All-American from 2006 to 2008 at Ohio State University.

He was named to the NFL All-Rookie team, and named the Rams Rookie of the Year after his remarkable 2009 season.

James Richard Laurinaitis (born December 3, 1986) is a former American football linebacker who played for the St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, where he was a three-time consensus All-American and won numerous awards. He was drafted by the Rams in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

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Who is James Laurinaitis Dating?

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On July 29, 2009, the Rams signed Laurinaitis to a four-year, $5.1 million contract that included $3.3 million guaranteed.

Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Laurinaitis celebrates birthday on December 3 of every year.

Laurinaitis attended the NFL Scouting Combine and performed all of the combine and positional drills. On March 19, 2009, he participated at Ohio State’s Pro day and improved his 40-yard dash (4.72s), 20-yard dash (2.72s), 10-yard dash (1.59s), short shuttle (4.18s), and three-cone drill (6.81s). At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Laurinaitis was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts or scouts. He was ranked as the second best inside linebacker prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and NFL analyst Mike Mayock.

Top Facts about James Laurinaitis

1. James Laurinaitis played linebacker for Ohio State University.
2. He was a second-round draft pick for the St. Louis Rams in 2009.
3. Laurinaitis played eight seasons in the NFL, recording over 900 tackles.
4. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2010 and 2011.
5. After retiring from playing, he became a defensive analyst for Ohio State.
6. In 2020, he was hired as the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints.
7. Laurinaitis is known for his intelligence and leadership on and off the field.
8. He comes from a family of wrestlers; his father and brother were both professional wrestlers.
9. During his college career, he won numerous awards including Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year twice.
10. Laurinaitis is active on social media and frequently shares insights into football strategy and analysis with fans.

What happened James Laurinaitis?

Former Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis confirmed reports that he will join the Notre Dame coaching staff during his daily radio show on 97.1 The Fan on Monday morning. You heard it here officially first: @JLaurinaitis55 is joining the staff at Notre Dame! But he will finish out the week on our show.

Did Notre Dame hire James Laurinaitis?

Notre Dame is hiring former Ohio State and NFL linebacker James Laurinaitis for its support staff. Laurinaitis, a teammate of new Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman with the Buckeyes, announced his move to Notre Dame on the show he co-hosts for WBNS-AM radio in Columbus, Ohio.

Is James Laurinaitis still playing in the NFL?

On April 11, 2017, Laurinaitis announced his retirement after an 8-year career in the NFL.

Where did James Laurinaitis go to college?

The Ohio State University

Who is Zack Laurinaitis?

John Hodger Laurinaitis (born July 31, 1962), also known by his former ringname Johnny Ace, is an American retired professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE as the head of talent relations.