Carson Wentz Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 5 in |
Weight | 108 kg |
Date of Birth | December 30, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Eye Color | Blue |
Carson Wentz is an American football player who is best known for his career as a quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He used to play college football at North Dakota State University and later played for teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. During the course of his career, Carson has won several tournaments like NCAA FCS national championship and has been the recipient of honors like NFC‘s “Offensive Player of the Month”, Bert Bell Award, and Pepsi NFL‘s “Rookie of the Week”.
Born Name
Carson James Wentz
Nick Name
Carson
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Nationality
Education
Carson Wentz went to Century High School in Bismarck and graduated in 2011. He was selected as the valedictorian of his class.
He then enrolled at the North Dakota State University on a scholarship. He graduated from the university with a degree in Health and Physical Education in 2016.
Occupation
Professional American Football Player
Family
- Father – Doug Wentz (Was a linebacker at Northern State)
- Mother – Cathy Domres
- Siblings – Zach Wentz (Brother), Luke Wentz (Brother)
Manager
Carson Wentz is represented by Rep1 Sports.
Position
Quarterback
Shirt Number
11 – Philadelphia Eagles
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 196 cm
Weight
108 kg or 237 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Carson Wentz has dated
- Melissa Uhrich – Carson began dating Melissa Uhrich, a registered nurse while studying in high school together. Despite having achieved fame, Carson had strived to keep his relationship private. However, he occasionally tweeted about her, and once wished her on the eve of Valentine’s Day in 2017. In one of his interviews with ESPN, he shed some light on their relationship by revealing that they had decided to live apart until they got married. The couple broke up after some time.
- Madison Oberg – Carson later started dating Madison Oberg and the couple tied the knot on July 16, 2018. They have 2 daughters together, born in April 2020 and November 2021.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Honey Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall and imposing body
- Blue eyes
Brand Endorsements
Carson Wentz has appeared in the following TV commercials –
- Panini NFL Trading Cards
- Bose
- Sanford Orthopedics
- Bridgestone
- Scheels
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Being one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the NFL.
- Being a team member of the iconic NFL team, Philadelphia Eagles.
First NFL Game
Carson Wentz made his professional NFL debut for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 regular season.
First TV Show
In 2017, Carson made his first TV show appearance on the talk show, The Dan Patrick Show.
Personal Trainer
In the 2017 offseason, Wentz enlisted the help of Adam Dedeaux, who is a motion mechanics instructor, to reduce the probability of injuries and improve the efficiency of his performances. The result of these sessions were mechanical tweaks in his throwing style. Dedeaux also introduced him to elaborate stretching exercises which he performs, without fail, before every practice session and game.
He has also become smarter about his overall fitness regime as he is more aware of what his body needs. Plus, he has started focusing on a healthy and balanced diet to provide his massive muscles with the appropriate fuel.
Carson Wentz Favorite Things
- Food – Steak
- Football Player – Brett Favre
- Color – Red
- Animal – Dogs
Source – PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Carson Wentz Facts
- While studying in high school, he also used to play in the baseball and basketball teams.
- He decided to redshirt his first year with the North Dakota State, which effectively extended his college career to 5 years term.
- He managed to become a starting quarterback for the North Dakota State in his junior year in the 2014 season.
- He broke his wrist in the first half of a college football match in the 2015 season but still went on to complete 16 of his 29 throws and pass 195 yards in the whole match.
- By the time he graduated from the North Dakota State University, he had been recognized as Academic All-American of the Year by the College Sports Information Directors of America on two occasions.
- In April 2016, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the second overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.
- In May 2016, Wentz inked a four-year deal with Eagles worth $26.67 million. The contract also included a $17.6 million signing bonus.
- In 2017, he started his non-profit organization, the AO1 Foundation with an aim to support the physically disabled, veterans, and underprivileged children.
- He loves to hunt in the offseason. And, often travels to his home state of North Dakota whenever he has time on his hands.
Featured Image by Keith Allison / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
Carson Wentz’s Religion MUST be changed from Christianity to Evangelical Christianity ✝️ on his article on your website!
Hi Colin
Could you please share the link where his religion is mentioned as Evangelical?