Age, Biography and Wiki
Sheldon Rankins was born on 2 April, 1994 in Covington, Georgia, U.S., is an American football player (born 1994). Discover Sheldon Rankins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old?
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| Age |
29 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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2 April 1994 |
| Birthday |
2 April |
| Birthplace |
Covington, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Sheldon Rankins Height, Weight & Measurements
At 29 years old, Sheldon Rankins height is 6′ 2″ and Weight 287 lbs.
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6′ 2″ |
| Weight |
287 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Sheldon Rankins Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sheldon Rankins worth at the age of 29 years old? Sheldon Rankins’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Sheldon Rankins's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
Sheldon Taylor Rankins (born April 2, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at Louisville.
As a junior, in 2014, Rankins started in all 13 games and had 53 tackles, eight sacks, and two interceptions.
As a senior, in 2015, he had 58 tackles, six sacks, and a fumble return touchdown.
He was drafted in the first round (12th overall) by the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Rankins attended Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia.
He committed to the University of Louisville to play college football.
At Louisville, Rankins was mostly a backup during his freshman and sophomore years, recording 22 tackles and four sacks.
On April 28, 2016, Rankins was drafted as the 12th overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
On May 9, the Saints signed him to a four-year, 12.8 million dollar contract.
On August 16, 2016, Rankins suffered a broken fibula during practice.
The injury required surgery, with up to 6 weeks to recover.
On September 6, he was placed on the injured reserve/designated for return list.
He was activated on November 5, prior to Week 9.
During his rookie year, he played in 9 games and finished with 20 tackles, four sacks, and a forced fumble.
During his second season in 2017, Rankins started all 16 regular season games to help a scoring defense go from ranking 31st to tenth in the league.
He recorded 16 solo tackles (26 total), one forced fumble, one interception, and one pass defensed.
In a Week 8 win against the Minnesota Vikings in 2018, for the first time in his NFL career, Rankins made 2 sacks in a single game on quarterback Kirk Cousins.
For that game, he shared the top spot for sacks on the team with teammate LB Marcus Davenport.
Throughout the 2018 season, Rankins started all 16 games, recording 40 tackles and eight sacks (second-best on the team behind Cameron Jordan.) In the divisional round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia Eagles, Rankins suffered a torn Achilles and was placed on injured reserve on January 15, 2019.
On April 24, 2019, the Saints picked up the fifth-year option on Rankins' contract.
He was placed on injured reserve on December 11 with an ankle injury.
He finished the season with 10 tackles and two sacks through 10 games.
On November 6, 2020, Rankins was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
He was activated on December 5.
In the Wild Card round against the Chicago Bears, he sacked quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
Throughout the season, he played in 12 regular season games and 2 post-season games, recording 2.5 sacks, 23 combined tackles, 11 quarterback hits and 1 pass deflection.
On March 23, 2021, Rankins signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the New York Jets.
That season, he played in 16 regular season games while starting in 3, making 3 sacks, 32 combined tackles, 7 quarterback hits and 2 fumble recoveries.
On November 8, 2022, on a first down in the first quarter, Rankins forced a fumble on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, of which Allen recovered for a 2-yard gain.
In that win for the Jets, he was ruled out for 4–6 weeks after suffering a dislocated elbow.
Rankins returned to play on December 4, in a loss to the Vikings.
He ended the season starting in 15 games, with 3 sacks, 43 combined tackles, 7 quarterback hits and 1 forced fumble.
On March 18, 2023, Rankins signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Houston Texans.
He was activated from the physically unable to perform list on July 30.
Rankins was named the starting right defensive tackle that season.
During the Week 17 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Rankins recovered a fumble by Will Levis and returned it 13 yards for his first NFL touchdown.
