Jon Jansen Biography
Jon Jansen is a former offensive tackle in the National Football League. He previously played for the National Football League’s Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions. The Washington Redskins selected him in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He was a member of the Michigan football team in college.
How old is Jon Jansen? – Age
He is 46 years old as of 28 January 2022. He was born in 1976 in Clawson, Michigan, United States. His real name is Jonathan Ward Jansen.
Where did Jon Jansen go to High School? – Education
As a tight end at Clawson High, Jansen was named to the Prep Football Report All-Midwest team and the Detroit News Blue Chip team (Mich.). He set a school record with 31 catches for 420 yards as a senior. At linebacker, he had 68 career catches and 202 tackles, four sacks, and four interceptions, earning him the Oakland County Defensive MVP award. He was a three-sport letterwinner in football, basketball, and baseball.
At Michigan, Jansen was a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten honoree. He earned the moniker “Rock” after setting a school record with 50 consecutive starts, all at Right Tackle. He was chosen a First-Team All-American by the Burger King American Football Coaches Association as a senior in 1998. On an offense that gained 4,955 yards, he led Michigan’s defensive line with 106 knockdowns. In the Citrus Bowl, he led Michigan to a 45-31 victory over Arkansas. As a senior and junior, he served as Michigan’s co-captain, bolstering an attack that racked up 4,652 yards en route to the National Championship. He contributed to an offense that racked up 5,140 yards as a redshirt freshman.
Jon Jansen Wife
His wife Martha Jansen works part-time as a landscape designer. The couple married before he began his senior year.
How many children does Jon Jansen have?
Jansen has three daughters; Lucy Jansen, Ruby Jansen and Ellie Jansenand one son, Jack Jansen.
Jon Jansen Costas Now
In September 2006, Jansen appeared on the HBO show Costas Now, when he claimed that between 15-20% of the league utilized illicit performance-enhancing substances in an interview with Bob Costas. According to Jansen, the usage of illegal chemicals is on the rise due to the use of human growth hormone injections, which the NFL does not test for. He then retracted this estimate, claiming that he thought 15-to-20 percent was a low figure and that he didn’t realize how many players a 15-to-20 percent figure would imply.
How tall is Jon Jansen? – Height
He stands at a height of 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m).
Jon Jansen Career
Washington selected Jansen in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft (37th overall). Stephen Davis rushed for 1,318 yards thanks to his blocking. In his professional career, he has started every game (50, including two playoff games). Jansen was named the Redskins’ ‘Unsung Hero’ for 2002 by his teammates. On August 9, 2004, Jansen injured his left Achilles tendon in the Redskins’ preseason opener.
After starting 50 straight games in his college career at Michigan, he had started 82 straight games as a pro (including two playoff games). By restricting Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan to two tackles and no sacks, Jansen extended his battle with him.Jansen came back from an Achilles injury in 2004 to start all 16 games in 2005, including two playoff games. He assisted running back Clinton Portis in setting a franchise record with 1,516 yards rushing in a single season. At the conclusion of the 2006 season, Jansen was given a new contract on February 7, 2007. In 2007, Jansen suffered a season-ending broken and dislocated ankle in the season opener against Miami.
Is Jon Jansen in the Hall of Fame?
Jon has been hired by the Big Ten Network for a variety of positions. Jansen was one of eight new inductees into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in Detroit on May 30, 2017.
Jon Jansen Salary
He earns an annual salary of $845,000.
Jon Jansen’s Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $845,000.