Jarrett Payton Bio | Wiki
Jarrett Payton is an American former American football running back and the son of Walter Payton. Currently, he serves as a sports reporter and host of CLTV’s Sports Feed at WGN News. Jarrett joined the WGN News team on May 8, 2015. He also co-hosts the weekend sports radio program The Beat on WGN Radio-AM Sundays at 3 pm. Jarrett owns and hosts an internet on ChicagolandSportsRadio.com.
Previously, Jarrett was signed as an undrafted free agent by the NFL Tennessee Titans. He also played for the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts. In 2011, Jarrett founded the Jarrett Payton Foundation. It strives to positively influence young people in and around Chicago through two core programs. The anti-bullying program PROJECT: NO BULL and The youth football camp Leadership Academy.
Jarrett Payton Age
Jarrett was born on December 26, 1980, in Arlington Heights, IL., United States. He is 41 years old.
Jarrett Payton Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Jarrett stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (Approx. 1.83 m).
Jarrett Payton Family
He was born in Arlington Heights, IL. to his father Walter Payton, and his mother. Jarrett’s father is the former Chicago Bears running back great. He has a sister named Brittney.
Jarrett Payton Wife
Jarrett is married to his beautiful wife Trisha George. The couple got married on March 4, 2009, in Florida, coinciding with Walter Payton’s famous #34 with the Bears. Jarrett and Trisha held their reception at Soldier Field in Chicago on March 7. They are also blessed with two children, a daughter Madison, and a son Jaden.
Payton Jarrett Education
Jarrett attended St. Viator High School, where he played high school soccer and football. In his first two years, he played soccer and earned All-State player honors. As a senior in high school, Jarrett accounted for 2,842 all-purpose yards while playing quarterback, wide receiver, and tailback. Subsequently, he attended the University of Miami where he played for the NFL Tennessee Titans, and for the Chicago Slaughter of the Indoor Football League.
Jarrett Payton WNG
He serves as a sports reporter and host of CLTV’s Sports Feed at WGN News. Jarrett joined the WGN News team on May 8, 2015. He also co-hosts the weekend sports radio program The Beat on WGN Radio-AM Sundays at 3 pm. Jarrett owns and hosts an internet radio on ChicagolandSportsRadio.com. Previously, Jarrett was signed as an undrafted free agent by the NFL Tennessee Titans.
He also played for the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts. His foundation strives to positively influence young people in and around Chicago through two core programs. The anti-bullying program PROJECT: NO BULL and The youth football camp The Jarrett Payton Leadership Academy.
Jarrett’s colleagues at WNG include;
Dean Richards – movie and entertainment critic
Glenn Marshall – anchor
Sean Lewis – anchor
Julie Unruh – general assignment reporter
Jarrett Payton Salary
He works as a sports reporter and host at WGN-TV, he, therefore, receives a satisfactory salary. Jarrett’s average salary is $96,767 per year
Jarrett Payton Net Worth
He has worked as a journalist and football running back for many years. Therefore, there is no doubt he has accumulated decent wealth over the years. The estimated net worth of Jarrett is $ 1.3 million.
Who Is Jarrett Payton
Jarrett is an American former American football running back and the son of Walter. Currently, he serves as a sports reporter and host of CLTV’s Sports Feed at WGN News. Jarrett joined the WGN News team on May 8, 2015. He also co-hosts the weekend sports radio program The Beat on WGN Radio-AM Sundays at 3 pm. Jarrett owns and hosts an internet on ChicagolandSportsRadio.com.