Nate Solder plays as an offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Solder began carving a niche for himself in American football in a timely manner and has earned much recognition over the years.
Among other things, the NFL player has won two Super Bowl victories. There is so much more to know about Nate Solder besides his professional career. Here are lesser-known facts about the footballer.
Nate Solder Bio, Age, Early Life and Rise to Fame
He was born on April 12, 1988 in Denver, Colorado. Nate Solder was always willing to play soccer, which started before he entered high school to show off his strength in the sport. He is a graduate of Buena Vista High School in Colorado, where he had a close finish for the school’s football team.
After successfully completing high school, he entered the University of Colorado in 2006 and played for the Colorado Buffaloes. He was red-shirted that year but closed full in 2007, catching 3 passes for 50 yards. Nate moved away from the tight end and began playing at the tackle position in his sophomore year. He then played as an offensive starter and retained the position for the next three seasons.
College Football Insiders named Solder a fourth-team All-American in his junior season. He became one of three finalists for the 2010 Outland Trophy.
NFL career profile
Nate Solder was drafted a pro in 2011 by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Already on the team’s radar, Solder had a training session with his offensive coach ahead of this year’s draft. After his selection, he signed a four-year, $8.54 million deal with the Patriots and also pocketed a whopping $4.7 million in signing bonuses.
In his 2011 season, Solder started with 13 of 16 regular season games. After Matt Light retired, he became the Patriots’ left tackle for the 2012 season. He was the starter in all games of the season and recorded 1,234 snaps on offense.
In 2015, the footballer received a two-year, $20 million extension. Also this season, the NFL player earned the title of captain after being voted on by his teammates. This would be his first assignment as captain of a team. However, he was later placed on injured reserve after suffering an elbow injury. Solder bounced back in the 2016 season and was part of the team’s Super Bowl LI win that year.
Nate Solder joined the New York Giants in 2018. He signed a four-year, $62 million contract with the team that earned the title of highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. Nate Solder has amassed enough wealth over the course of his professional career. The NFL player’s career earnings are estimated at $23.1 million. Part of his income also comes from his various endorsement deals.
Nate Solder wife and son
Despite seeming so busy and involved in his professional career, Nate Solder, like most of his peers, makes time for his love and family life. The NFL player is married to his wife, Lexi Allen Solder. Lexi Allen, from Southbury, Connecticut, played basketball during her high school days. In 2007, she won the NCAA Division II basketball championship with Southern Connecticut State University. The couple met through a mutual friend. Things got really serious between the two and they finally tied the knot in 2014. They have a son together, his name is Hudson.
The family experienced a sad feeling after their son was diagnosed with kidney cancer after 3 months. The young lad is still battling the disease and has undergone chemotherapy. It might have been a question of heredity as Solder is a cancer survivor himself. The NFL player suffered from testicular cancer but was cured of his ailments after undergoing surgery in 2014.
Height, weight and body statistics
Nate Solder has the right body to suit his daunting and challenging career. He has the size and weight he needs to run over his opponents. Nate stands at a height of 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in), which is fairly proportional to his weight of 147 kg (325 lb). For an offensive tackle, Solder only needs 35 1/2″ arm length and 9 7/8″ to block his opponents.