Jeff George

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jeff George
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 8, 1967(1967-12-08)
Age	57
Birthplace	Indianapolis
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Jeff George Biography

Jeff George is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 8, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Journeyman quarterback who played for eight teams over the course of his 13-year NFL career after being drafted with the first overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft. He had his best season in 1997 as a member of the Oakland Raiders, when he led the league in passing yards.

He overtook Randall Cunningham as the starting quarterback in Minnesota during the 1999 season.

George was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Warren Central High School, where he was awarded the Dial Award for the national high school scholar-athlete of the year in 1985 and was the first Gatorade National Player of the Year. Collegiately, he attended Purdue University and the University of Illinois.

He would finish his college career with 6,212 yards and 35 touchdowns and 35 interceptions. In 1989, he threw for 2,738 yards with 22 TD vs 12 INT.

He married a woman named Teresa and has children named Jordan, Jayden and Jeff.

Jeff George Net Worth

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

He attended Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he became the first-ever Gatorade National Player of the Year. He later won the Sammy Baugh Trophy as the nation’s top passer while attending the University of Illinois.

He was childhood friends and high school teammates with sportswriter Jason Whitlock, who wrote numerous columns trumpeting George’s skills.

Jeffrey Scott George (born December 8, 1967) is a former American college and professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons during the 1990s and early 2000s. He played college football for the University of Illinois after transferring from Purdue. George was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the first overall pick of the 1990 NFL Draft, and also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, and Seattle Seahawks of the NFL.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jeff George Dating?

According to our records, Jeff George married to Teresa George. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff George’s is not dating anyone.

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George next played for the Vikings, where he was backup to Randall Cunningham. Cunningham struggled at the start of the 1999 season and was benched. George took over the starting role, in 10 games as a starter going 8–2 with 23 touchdowns, 8.6 yards per attempt and a 94.2 rating in leading Minnesota to the playoffs. George won his first career playoff game, throwing three touchdown passes to lead the Vikings over the Dallas Cowboys 27–10. The Vikings lost the next week to the eventual Super Bowl champion St. Louis Rams 49–37. When George took too long to agree to terms with the Vikings in the offseason, they chose not to renew George’s contract. George ended up signing with the Washington Redskins.

Facts & Trivia

Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jeff George celebrates birthday on December 8 of every year.

George seemingly retired after his last game in Washington, but he proceeded to make several sideline appearances in the following years. He signed briefly with the Seattle Seahawks in late 2002 as an emergency quarterback.

Top Facts about Jeff George

1. Jeff George played quarterback in the NFL from 1990-2001.
2. He was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1990.
3. George threw for over 27,000 yards and 154 touchdowns in his career.
4. He had a strong arm but struggled with consistency and leadership.
5. George played for seven different teams during his career.
6. He made one Pro Bowl appearance in 1996 with the Oakland Raiders.
7. George’s best statistical season came in 1995 with the Atlanta Falcons.
8. He retired from football after being released by the Seattle Seahawks in 2002.
9. George attempted a comeback with the Oakland Raiders in 2006 but did not make the team.
10. Despite his talent, many consider him to be one of the biggest draft busts of all time due to his lack of success and impact on winning teams.

Who did Jeff George get drafted by?

Indianapolis Colts

What year did Jeff George retire?

Unfortunately, they released him just before Week 1 of the 2006 NFL season. In his 12-year NFL career, Jeff George passed for a total of 27,602 yards, 154 touchdowns, and 113 interceptions.

Who does Jeff George Jr play for?

Jeff George Jr. – QB – Pittsburgh Panthers – 38192 – news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries.

Where did Jeff George go to college?

College

What did the Saints trade to get Ricky Williams?

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