Antwaan Randle El Birthday & Fun Facts

Antwaan Randle El Birthday Highlights

Birth Name

Place Of Birth

Riverdale, USA

Age

44 years old

Birth Date

August 17 1979

Antwaan Randle El Facts

Child Star?

no

Occupation

Football Player

Education & Qualifications

Indiana University

Net Worth

$14,000,000

Current Partner

Jaune

Parents

Curtis Randle El Sr., Jacqueline

Siblings

Marcus, Curtis

Antwaan Randle El is a famous former American football player.

Randle El has played for renowned American football teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Redskins. He has played in the NFL for nine seasons, mostly as a wide receiver and sometimes as a quarterback, receiving many awards and trophies in this time.

Antwaan Randle El began his career with the 2002 NFL draft and played 64 regular season games for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He found success as a wide receiver, punt returner, and kick receiver on this team and was instrumental in several trick plays. He was the only player in Super Bowl history to throw a touchdown as a wide receiver.

Keep reading to learn more about the life and career of Antwaan Randle El!

What is Antwaan Randle El's net worth?

Antwaan Randle El is a former American football player with a net worth of around $14 million.

How much does Antwaan Randle El earn per year?

Former professional football player, Antwaan Randle El, currently earns his income as a coach, although the exact figure is not known. During his career as a player, he signed a three-year $7 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010, earning over $2.3 million annually.

How tall is Antwaan Randle El?

Antwaan Randle El is 5 ft 8 in (178 cm) tall.

How old is Antwaan Randle El?

American football coach and former player, Antwaan Randle El, was born on August 17, 1979, in Illinois, USA. He celebrated his 43rd birthday in August 2022.

Antwaan Randle El was born on August 17, 1979, in Riverdale, Illinois, USA. He is the son of Jacqueline and Curtis Randle El Sr. His father was a food distributor, and his mother worked in a daycare facility. Randle El's younger brother, Marcus, played at the University of Wisconsin as a kick returner and wide receiver. His older brother, Curtis, was a defensive back at Indiana University.

Randle El attended Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois, where he regularly played football, baseball, and basketball. From a young age, he was fascinated by football and didn't miss a single Chicago Bears match. After graduating in 1997, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the MLB, but instead, chose to enroll at Indiana University with a football scholarship.

Antwaan Randle El attended high school with former NFL player, Napoleon Harris, and NBA center, Melvin Ely.

Who is Antwaan Randle El's partner?

Antwaan Randle El is currently married to Jaune. They have four children. Randle El also has three children from his previous relationships, so he is the father of seven children. Randle El and Jaune live with their children in Loudon County, Virginia.

Best Known For

Antwaan Randle El began his career playing for Indiana University as a quarterback in 1998. In his first match against Western Michigan Broncos, Randle El completed 22 of 29 passing attempts and three touchdowns. His team won the game with a 45-30 margin, and Randle El's 467 yards broke the NCAA freshman total offense record. He won the co-Big Ten Player of the Week Award for this match. In the same season, Antwaan Randle El led his college team to victory against Iowa Hawkeyes, after a 62-0 loss to Iowa in the previous season. On December 1, 1998, Randle El won his college's Big Ten Freshman of the Year Award. This award was later re-titled the Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year, in honor of this successful college career. Randle El finished his first season with 1745 passing yards, six touchdowns, and 873 rushing yards as a quarterback, winning several games against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Michigan Wolverines, and the Cincinnati Bearcats.

In 2001, Antwaan Randle El was awarded Chicago Tribune Silver Football as the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference. He finished his college career fifth on the all-time NCAA total yardage list. He also finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy. In his last college game against the Kentucky Wildcats, he led Indiana University to a 25-16 win and scored two touchdowns.

Antwaan Randle El was also a good basketball player. He played varsity basketball in college under Hall of Fame coach, Bob Knight. He played 11 games for Indiana University, averaging 1.5 points and 0.7 rebounds in 6.7 minutes per game. He also played varsity baseball. In 2012, Randle El was listed in the Indiana Athletic Hall of Fame.

Randle El's professional career began with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2002, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Antwaan Randle El as a wide receiver in the NFL draft. In 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers made him their top punt returner. Randle El's tremendous quarterback experience enhanced his gameplay. He became the only player in NFL history to pass for 40 career touchdowns and score 40 career rushing touchdowns. In the Super Bowl final against the Seattle Seahawks, Randle El became the first wide receiver to throw a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl.

In 2006, Antwaan Randle El signed a seven-year contract with one of the most renowned NFL teams, the Washington Redskins. He played as a punt returner and scored 87 yards and a touchdown in the game against the Indianapolis Colts. Randle El was also the Washington Redskins' emergency quarterback. He was one of the top 10 players of the Washington Redskins in 2010 and starred in the Pittsburgh Steelers' all-decade team as a punt returner.

In 2010, Antwaan Randle El quit the Washington Redskins and rejoined his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, for the following professional season. As a quarterback, he played several NFL games and in a Super Bowl for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was released from the team on January 28, 2011.

Antwaan Randle El announced his retirement from professional football in 2012. He founded the Virginia Academy and became the athletic director of the school. In 2019, Randle El joined the coaching team of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and helped them win Super Bowl LV. In 2021, he became the wide receiver coach of the Detroit Lions.

What awards has Antwaan Randle El won?

Antwaan Randle El has won several awards and accolades throughout his successful football career. He was the fifth on USA Today's All-Decade Kick Returners list. He won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football in 2001 and was inducted into the Indiana Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.

As a player, he won Super Bowl XL and as a coach, he and his team won Super Bowl LV.

• Antwaan Randle El has appeared in several TV commercials for Eastern Automotive Group alongside Jason Campbell, Santana Moss, and Chief Zee.
• He co-hosted Redskins Gameday during the 2007 season.

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