LaVar Arrington Biography and Wiki
LaVar Arrington is a former American football linebacker. He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. Further, he was a college football player at Penn State. Arrington was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Lavar Arrington Age and Birthday
Moving pon to his age, Arrington was born on June 30, 1978, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is 41 years old. His birth sign is Cancer.
LaVar Arrington Height and Weight
The former football player stands tall at a height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m). He weighs 257 lb (117 kg).
Lavar Arrington Education
When it comes to his academics, Arrington was a student at North Hills Senior High School in Pittsburgh where he played linebacker and running back. Following his senior year, he was identified at the 1996 Parade National Player of the Year.
He was also Bobby Dodd National High School Back of the Year the Gatorade Player of the Year. Arrington attended Penn State University and was featured on the cover of the 1999 Sports Illustrated College Football Preview issue.
Lavar Arrington Penn State
During his time at Penn State University, Arrington was a player for coach Joe Paterno’s Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 1997 to 1999. His signature play with the Nittany Lions came while at a game against Illinois.
Arrington was awarded numerous honors during his college career, including the Chuck Bednarik Award, Dick Butkus Award, and Lambert Award in 1999. He finished ninth in balloting for the 1999 Heisman Trophy. He left Penn State after his junior season to enter the NFL draft.
LaVar Arrington Parents and Siblings
He is the son of Michael and Carolyn Arrington. His father was an ordained minister after retiring from the military. His mother is a special education teacher in the Pittsburgh public school system. He also has two siblings an older brother, Michael, who played basketball at Slippery Rock University, and a younger brother, Eric.
LaVar Arrington Wife and Children
Speaking of his love life, He previously dated tennis player Serena Williams. Arrington is married to Trishia. The happy couple is blessed with four children. Arrington lives in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Measurements and Facts
Lavar Arrington Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: LaVar RaShad Arrington
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: former American football linebacker
- Education: North Hills Senior High School and Penn State University
- Town/City: Pittsburgh, PA
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Religion: Not known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Lavar Arrington Birthday
- Age: 41 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Date of Birth: June 30, 1978
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, PA
- Birthday: June 30
Lavar Arrington Body Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Weight: 257 lb (117 kg)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Lavar Arrington Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Michael
- Mother: Carolyn
- Siblings: brothers Michael and Eric
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Wife Trisha
- Children: Four children
Lavar Arrington Salary and Networth
- Net Worth: $45 million
- Salary: $75,637
- Source of Income: Former football player
Lavar Arrington Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins picked Arrington with the second overall pick, in the 2000 NFL Draft. From 2000 to 2005, he was a player for the Redskins.
Arrington’s final two seasons with the Redskins were destroyed by knee injuries and conflicts with coaches Joe Gibbs and Gregg Williams. In March 2006 Arrington paid the Redskins $4.4 million to buy his free agency.
Lavar Arrington Contract
He spent over four years with Redskins later signing an eight-year, $68 million contract extension. Carl Poston who was his agent was accused of neglecting to inspect the final revision of the contract, in which $6.5 million worth of bonuses contained in earlier drafts were missing.
Poston was ultimately suspended for two years by the National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA) over the mishandling of Arrington’s contract. Arrington disagreed with the NFLPA’s decision.
Lavar Arrington New York Giants
In April 2006, Arrington accepted to a seven-year, $49 million contract with the New York Giants. He was later wounded in week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys and missed the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. On February 12, 2007, he was dropped by the New York Giants.
Lavar Arrington Retirement
Arrington’s agent Kevin Poston originally stated that his client planned to play during the 2007 NFL season. On September 23, 2007, the New York Daily News article verified his retirement.
Lavar Arrington Football Coach
In February 2018, it was reported that Arrington was becoming a high school football coach. Maranatha High, a Christian academy in Pasadena, Calif., announced that Arrington will be its next head coach. He previously served as an assistant coach at Long Beach Poly in California.
Lavar Arrington Sports Illustrated
He began working on pregame and postgame shows for Comcast SportsNet before the Redskins’ 2007 season week 3 loss to the Giants. Arrington later turned to a long-standing member of the Comcast team on October 14 for the Green Bay Packers game.
On July 10, 2014, it was reported that Arrington would be joining NFL Network’s NFL AM program. In 2019 Arrington started serving as a football analyst on FS1 on the “Speak For Yourself” sports talk program.
Lavar Arrington And Serena Williams
Back in 2001, rumor had it that Serena Williams dated NFL linebacker Arrington. There is no enough information about his relationship with Serena Williams.
Lavar Arrington Restaurant
On January 30, 2008, Arrington opened a restaurant named The Sideline in Landover, Maryland. Later in March 2009, one man was killed and six other people were injured following an argument ended in a burst of gunfire just outside the main entrance to the restaurant. In December 2009, the restaurant went bankrupt and closed.
Lavar Arrington Salary
As a broadcaster, Arrington reportedly earns around $75,637 as his yearly salary from NFL Network.
Lavar Arrington Net Worth
Arrington has an estimated net worth of around $45 million. He acquired most of his wealth through his successful career as an American retired professional football player.
Lavar Arrington House
Arrington’s House is in Annapolis, Maryland (MD), US. He lives in Anne Arundel County, Maryland with his wife Trishia. Details about his house have not been disclosed at the moment. This section will be updated as soon as the information is verified from a credible source.
Lavar Arrington Radio
He previously hosted a radio talk show in Washington, DC with DJ Chad Dukes, named “The Arrington Show with Chad Dukes.” He additionally hosts his own weekly sports show titled “SportsWeek with Arrington” on local Washington television station DC50. He later joined NFL Network’s NFL AM program.
Lavar Arrington Social Media Contacts
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king_of_the_mammals/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaVarArrington
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lavar Arrington?
Arrington is a former American football linebacker. He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons.
How old is Lavar Arrington?
Arrington was born on June 30, 1978, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is 41 years old.
How tall is Lavar Arrington?
The former football player stands tall at a height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m). He weighs 257 lb (117 kg).
Is Lavar Arrington married?
He previously dated tennis player Serena Williams. Arrington is married to Trishia. The happy couple is blessed with four children. Arrington lives in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
How much is Lavar Arrington worth?
Arrington has an estimated net worth of around $45 million. He acquired most of his wealth through his successful career as an American retired professional football player.
How much does LaVar Arrington make?
As a broadcaster, Arrington reportedly earns around $75,637 as his yearly salary from NFL Network.
Where does Arrington live?
He is a resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Arrington dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where Is Lavar Arrington Now?
Since his career ended in 2006, Arrington has explored numerous business ventures including opening a restaurant and most recently, becoming a coach at Maranatha High in Pasadena, California.
He additionally hosts his own weekly sports show titled “SportsWeek with Arrington” on local Washington television station DC50. He later joined NFL Network’s NFL AM program.
What Happened To Arrington?
He was injured in week 7 versus the Dallas Cowboys and missed the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. On February 12, 2007, he was released by the New York Giants.