Age, Biography and Wiki
James Jett was born on 28 December, 1970 in Charles Town, West Virginia, U.S., is an American football player (born 1970). Discover James Jett'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 53 years old?
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53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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28 December, 1970 |
| Birthday |
28 December |
| Birthplace |
Charles Town, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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James Jett Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, James Jett height is 1.78 m and Weight 80 kg.
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1.78 m |
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80 kg |
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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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James Jett Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Jett worth at the age of 53 years old? James Jett’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated James Jett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
James Sherman Jett (born December 28, 1970), is a former American football wide receiver and Olympic sprinter who played nine seasons for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders from 1993 to 2002, in the National Football League (NFL).
He attended college at West Virginia University.
He guided the Jefferson High School Cougars of Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia to the state playoffs in 1988.
James also ran for the JHS Cougar's Track Team.
Jett played college football at West Virginia University where he was a four-year starter at receiver.
Jett entered the 1989 season as the only true freshman to play on the eventual Gator Bowl team.
Along with receiving, Jett led the Mountaineers as a return specialist.
Jett finished the season with only 8 receptions but 179 yards and three touchdowns.
He also had a total of 35 returns for 504 yards.
Jett entered his sophomore season in 1990 as the leading returning receiver for the Mountaineers, who lost both Rembert and Harris.
Jett totaled his best statistical season in his career, recording 31 receptions for 652 yards and 2 touchdowns.
He also had a career-low 10 returns for 164 yards.
As a junior, Jett saw his numbers decrease to only 9 receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
However, he totaled 45 returns for 619 yards, both career-highs.
Jett also had five carries for 28 yards and a pass for 27 yards.
He finished the season with 845 all-purpose yards.
In his final collegiate season, James Jett recorded 19 receptions for 382 yards and 4 touchdowns.
He also had 35 returns for 333 yards.
Jett finished his career against Louisiana Tech, where Jett was on the receiving end of a stadium-record 78-yard touchdown reception.
Jett played in the Japan Bowl All-Star game upon his graduation.
James Jett finished his career with 1,384 yards and 11 touchdowns.
He also had 125 returns for 1,620 yards, totaling 3,076 career all-purpose yards.
His all-purpose yardage was fifth on WVU's all-time career list, while his receiving totals was eighth at the time of his graduation.
While at West Virginia University, he was a seven-time All-American in track, finishing fifth at 100 meters in the U.S. Olympic Trials in New Orleans, earning him a spot on the 4 x 100 m relay Olympic team, that won the gold medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics with a time of 38.95 seconds.
He also outran eventual Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis in the 100 meters during prelims to the games.
Jett ran the first two rounds of the 4 x 100 m relay in Barcelona, then gave his spot in the finals to Carl Lewis.
All team members earned a gold medal.
Jett earned NCAA indoor and outdoor All-America honors in the 50 meters, 100 meters and 200 meters during his career and finished as NCAA runner-up at 100 meters and 200 meters in 1992.
His personal bests are 10.10 seconds in the 100 meters and 19.91 seconds in the 200 meters.
James Jett signed with the Los Angeles Raiders as an undrafted free agent following the 1993 NFL Draft.
During his rookie season, Jett led the NFL with over 23 yards per reception and also recorded 771 yards on 33 receptions for 3 touchdowns.
Jett averaged 48.2 yards per game his debut season, played in all 16 games but only starting one.
In the 1994 season, Jett played in all 16 games, only starting one, again.
However, he only recorded 15 receptions for 253 yards (16.9 yards per reception).
In 1995, Jett played in all the games on the season but did not start any contests.
He finished the season with 13 receptions for 179 yards and a touchdown.
In 1996, Jett finally started all 16 games on the year.
Jett was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
Jett was also an Olympic sprinter.
