Jay Novacek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jay Novacek
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 24, 1962(1962-10-24)
Age	62
Birthplace	South Dakota
Country	United States
Birth City	South Dakota
Horoscope	Scorpio

Jay Novacek Biography

Jay Novacek is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on October 24, 1962 in South Dakota, South Dakota, United States. Former Pro Bowl tight end who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1990 to 1996.

He had the best years of his career catching passes from Troy Aikman .

In 1980, he set the state record in the pole vault at 15 ft 1 in (4.60 m) and also won the state titles in that event and hurdles. He was an All-state football and basketball player. His jersey is the only one retired in school history.

Novacek also competed in track and field for the Cowboys. He won the WAC decathlon championship and placed fourth in the NCAA championships, earning All-American honors in track. He set the school record for decathlon points (7,615) and in the pole vault jump (16 ft 4 in (4.98 m)). He competed in the 1984 Olympic trials as a decathlete.

His first wife, LeAnne, tragically committed suicide in 2010; he then married Amy (nee) Bradley four months later.

Jay Novacek Net Worth

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

He was an All-American at the University of Wyoming.

He was a five-time All-Pro and a three-time Super Bowl winner.

Jay McKinley Novacek (born October 24, 1962) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League who played for the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals (1985–1989) and the Dallas Cowboys (1990–1995). Novacek was a five- time Pro Bowler, who was selected to play each year from 1991 through 1995. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jay Novacek Dating?

According to our records, Jay Novacek married to Amy Bradley , LeAnne Novacek. As of December 1, 2023, Jay Novacek’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1988, the Cardinals franchise moved to Phoenix and even though Awalt remained the starter at tight end, Novacek still ranked third on the team with 569 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. The next year with Gary Hogeboom instead of Neil Lomax as the team’s starting quarterback, his production fell to 23 receptions for 225 yards and one touchdown.

Facts & Trivia

Jay Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jay Novacek celebrates birthday on October 24 of every year.

In 1990, the Dallas Cowboys signed Novacek as a Plan B free agent, arguably the best signing in the history of this program. He was named the starter at tight end, even though the Cowboys also acquired Awalt to compete for the position. He would go on to have a break-out season, becoming one of the league’s top receiving tight ends, while registering 59 receptions for 657 yards and 4 touchdowns.

What does Jay Novacek do now?

The former University of Wyoming tight end and NFL legend now resides in Burleson, Texas, living on a ranch with his wife, Amy. A five-time pro bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek’s daily life now consists of taking care of various animals and their ranch property.

Is Jay Novacek a Hall of Famer?

One of Wyoming’s greatest athletes and a national record-setter, Jay Novacek becomes the second Cowboy inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. A consensus First Team All-America selection, Novacek amassed 83 receptions for 1,536 yards and 10 touchdowns in his three-year career.

Why did Jay Novacek retire?

On July 15, he officially retired from the NFL after his chronic lower-back problems cut short his career. In his 11 seasons, Novacek recorded 422 receptions for 4,630 yards (ninth in team history) and 30 touchdowns, with most of his production coming from 1990 to 1995.

How long did Jay Novacek play for the Dallas Cowboys?

Before there was Jason Witten in Big D, there was Jay Novacek. While the legendary tight end played just six seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, the five-time Pro Bowler left an indelible mark on the franchise and helped the team to three Super Bowl wins in four years.

Is Jay Novacek married?

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