Age, Biography and Wiki
Jerry Azumah was born on 1 September, 1977 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., is an American football player (born 1977). Discover Jerry Azumah'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 46 years old?
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46 years old |
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Virgo |
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1 September, 1977 |
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1 September |
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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United States
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Jerry Azumah Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Jerry Azumah height not available right now. We will update Jerry Azumah's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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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Jerry Azumah Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jerry Azumah worth at the age of 46 years old? Jerry Azumah’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Jerry Azumah's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Brian Piccolo played four seasons as a running back for the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1968.
Piccolo died from cancer in 1970 when he was just 26 years old.
The Chicago Bears created the Brian Piccolo award to honor a teammate's courage, loyalty, teamwork and dedication.
Azumah, who was a running back in college, continued to make the transition into an NFL defensive back.
As his NFL experience grew, he also saw time on special teams and special situations on defense.
Jerry Azumah (born September 1, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for seven seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the New Hampshire Wildcats, and was selected by the Bears in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
Azumah is the first-generation American son of Theophilus and Bertha Azumah, natives of Ghana.
Azumah was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts.
At an early age, he played for the Worcester Vikings Pop Warner football team.
Azumah attended Saint Peter-Marian High School receiving football honors as a Central Massachusetts and Shriners All-Star.
Azumah attended the University of New Hampshire where he was a four-year starter on offense for Chip Kelly as an All-American tailback.
One of the most decorated running backs in NCAA history, Azumah rushed for a national career-record 6,193 yards.
At that time the only player in Division 1-AA history to rush for over 1,000+ yards four times.
In 1999, Azumah was the first recipient of the Jim Urquhart Student-Athlete of the Year Award.
This annual award is bestowed upon UNH senior student-athletes who excel both in athletic competition and the classroom, in addition to possessing sportsmanship, great character, and passion for sports.
He was Walter Payton Award recipient as the top offensive player in Division 1-AA football, while also earning honors as an unanimous All-American, All-Atlantic Ten Conference selection, and ECAC All-Star.
Azumah was selected by the Chicago Bears as the 147th pick of the 1999 NFL Draft out of the University of New Hampshire.
In Azumah's first year with the Chicago Bears, he won the prestigious Brian Piccolo Award.
This award is given to a Chicago Bear by his teammates.
In 2001 Azumah was given a contract extension.
Azumah became a board member of the University of New Hampshire Foundation in 2001.
The Foundation builds private support for the University of New Hampshire.
On January 19, 2002, during the divisional playoff game versus the Philadelphia Eagles, Azumah intercepted then quarterback Donovan McNabb and returned the ball 39 yards for a touchdown.
That was the last touchdown scored in old Soldier Field.
His best season came in 2003 when he led the league in kickoff returns with a twenty-nine-yard average and two touchdowns.
In 2004, Azumah was selected to represent the NFC in the NFL Pro Bowl as a kick returner.
In that game Azumah broke the record for return yards with 228.
He also recovered a fumble.
For Azumah's career, he appeared in 105 games with 48 starts.
He had 384 tackles, 10 interceptions, 29 pass defense, 6.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and one recovery.
In 2005, Azumah was inducted into the New Hampshire Wildcats Athletic Council Hall of Fame.
Azumah retired in March 2006.
Notable UNH teammates of Jerry Azumah are Jason Ball (San Diego Chargers), Dan Kreider (Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals) Randal Williams (Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders) and Ryan Day (Ohio State Head Football Coach).
Azumah has been seen on the Chicago Bears post game coverage and commentary on WFLD-TV, Fox Chicago and appeared weekly on Fox Chicago's Good Day Chicago.
Azumah started his television broadcasting career on Comcast SportsNet Chicago in 2006 as a post game analyst and feature reporter.
Azumah also worked for ESPN 1000 radio in Chicago in 2010.
Currently, Azumah can be heard on his new podcast titled "To the Points With Jerry Azumah."
Azumah breaks down prime time NFL matchups and discusses his weekly betting strategy.
The podcast is available for free on all streaming platforms.
