Eric Decker

Eric Thomas Decker is an America-born football player. He has been a part of the National Football League and has played in that league for eight seasons. He has even reached the Super Bowl in 2013 with the Denver Broncos.

Well, how well do you know about Eric Decker? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Eric Decker’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Eric Decker to date.

Biography and Early Life

Eric Thomas Decker was born on March 15, 1987, in Cold Spring in Minnesota, in the United States. He was born to Thomas Charles Decker and Sue Meyer. His father worked as a facilities manager in a company, and his mother was a sales supervisor in a glass manufacturing company. He also has an elder sister named Sarah Decker, who also chose to become an athlete. His parents originally belonged from Germany. Sarah and Eric, though, were American by birth.

When Eric was in his second grade in school, his parents got a divorce. However, there was no lack of love or affection for both his sister and him from any of them.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Eric Decker in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Eric Decker’s age is 34 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 15 March 1987. Though, he is 6′ 3″ in feet and inches and 191 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 214 lbs in Pound and 97kg in Kilograms.

Education

Eric Decker did his initial schooling at Rocori High School in Cold Spring in Minnesota. He has been dedicated to sports since his childhood. He actively participated in three sports, which includes baseball, basketball and football. His dedication towards sports got him recognition in his school.

He was awarded all-area, all-conference, and all-section honors in each of the three sports. On top of that, he became the MVP of the football team for two years straight. He was introduced to Coach Thomas Goudy, who further polished his ball holding techniques for football.

After finishing his schooling, he did his college studies at the University of Minnesota.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

He met Jessie James for the first time in 2011. Since then, they have been inseparable. They dated for two years before finally getting married on June 22 in the year 2013. Jessie James is a country singer and an entrepreneur; she owns a clothing brand called Kittenish online.

In September 2013, the couple announced their first child together. Their first daughter Viviane Rose Decker was born in March 2014. Then their son, Eric Thomas Decker II, was born in September 2015. Their third child was, too, a son. He was named Forrest Bradley Decker and was born in March 2021.

Is Eric Decker Gay?

Eric Decker is with Jessie James for ten years now. Their love story is nothing less than a fairy tale in this generation.

Looking at all the shreds of evidence of Mr Decker, it can be easily reported that Eric Decker is not a gay man.

Professional Career

Eric Decker’s football career started right from his school days. He was a pro player at three sports, which were baseball, basketball and football. He was made the MVP of the school football team. He also won 3 awards for all three sports; all area, all-conference and all section. He was introduced to Coach Thomas Goudy, who further polished his skills in ball holding techniques for football.

He made his college debut as a footballer against Kent State. At his college, he became the 3rd best wide receiver in his college history. In 2010, NFL Draft, Denver Broncos offered him a four-year-long contract.

He started training with Peyton Manning, which resulted in improvement in his football skills in 2012. In the same year, he was awarded The Offensive Player of the week after he played the match against Kansas City Chief, the team of Kansas.

After completing his 4-year contract with Denver Broncos, he signed up with New York Jets in 2014.

He then signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans in June of 2017. Finally, he signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots in 2018.

Finally, in August 2018, he announced his official retirement from the NFL.

Awards

Eric Decker has won several awards and also recognition from his football career so far. In 2012, he got AFC receiving touchdowns leader.

In 2013, again, he won the AFC champions trophy. Then lastly, he was honored as the AFC Offensive Player of the week.

He also achieved some Denver Broncos achievements like, “Most receiving touchdowns in a single game” it was 4. He got this at a match at Kansas City in 2013.

Then he got “Most kick returns yards in a single game” it was 211. He got this at a match at Arizona in 2010.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Eric Decker in 2021

Eric Decker’s earning has been from his football career as well as some brand endorsements. He also has had done a TV show along with his wife Jessie James, which was called Eric & Jessie: Game On. His net worth amounts to $12 million as of 2021.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

Eric Decker is one of the survivors of the Rocori High School shooting tragedy. He and other students of the class had hidden inside a cupboard until police officers came to their rescue.

Eric Decker is one of the most promising footballers of this generation. All the fame and recognition he got right from his childhood is very well deserved. Since the very beginning of his life, he had put more attention towards sports than to education. This was all possible because of his supporting family, who never pressured him to focus on anything else. He proved that one who has true determination in the heart could achieve anything in life.