Celebrity Biographies
Eric Decker Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1987, March 15 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 33 years old |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Name | Eric Decker |
| birth name | Eric Thomas Decker |
| Dad | Tom Decker |
| Mother | sue meyer |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | cold spring |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | football wide receiver |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Jessie James (d. 2013) |
| Education | University of Minnesota |
| tv show | Eric and Jessie: Game On |
Synopsis
Eric Decker is an American football receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He was a favorite quarterback target for Peyton Mannings during his tenure in Denver.
Early age and education
The talented player was born on March 15, 1987 in Cold Spring, Minnesota. He has an American nationality and belongs to the White American ethnicity.
Decker joined Rocori High School and was a tri-sport athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. He was awarded all section and area honours. His team was also named football team MVP two years in a row. He later attended the University of Minnesota.
Race
When he was little, he was interested in soccer and was seen to be active in sports. He completed his junior season in 2008 and played in several other games with leg injuries.
The proficient player played outfield for the Minnesota baseball team and was selected in the 39th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Minnesota Twins. In the 2010 season, he was drafted by the Denver Broncos.
In 2011, Decker returned a punt 90 yards in the fourth quarter for a touchdown, but lost 23-20. Then after playing in the 2011 season, he headed into the 2012 season and had 85 receptions for 1,064 yards and 13 touchdowns. He played in every season and was fined $9,115 for a late hit he gave to Josh Shaw. In 2016, the Jets placed Decker on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Decker also had a career day against the Kansas City Chiefs with 8 receptions for 174 yards as he made a team record tying 4 touchdowns, earning him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. He was held to 1 reception for 6 yards for the Super Seahawks.
In 2017, he was officially released by the Jets, and he later signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Personal life
The 30-year-old baseball catcher married country singer Jessie James . They both have two children, a daughter named Vivianne Rose Decker and a son named Eric Thomas Decker II who were born in 2014 and 2015.
Height, Net Worth, and Salary
The popular player signed a five-year, $36.25 million contract with the New York Jets. The average annual salary for him is estimated at $7.2 million.
Decker also owns top luxury cars including Mercedes Benz and Porsche 911. He resides in Atlanta where he purchased a luxury designer home worth $1.3 million. He earns $1 million in brand endorsements and $13.9 million in personal investments. The net worth of him is estimated at $10 million.
Decker is 6 feet 2 inches tall.