Former NFL tight end Kyle Rudolph retires after 12 seasons. Explore his career, net worth, and family life with his wife Jordan Nine.
Net worth:
With a successful NFL career, Rudolph has amassed significant wealth. His estimated net worth stands at an impressive $16 million. Although details of his sponsorships are not widely known, he has endorsed the food chain brand “Hamburger Helper.”
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Wife and Family:
Off the field, Rudolph enjoys a happy family life with his wife, Jordan Nine. The couple first crossed paths during their college days and dated for five years before marrying in 2013. Their family expanded with the birth of twin daughters and, in 2018, a baby boy.
NFL:
The Minnesota Vikings drafted Rudolph as the 43rd overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. His NFL journey kicked off with impressive performances, earning him a spot on the NFL All-Rookie Team. In 2012, Rudolph reached new heights, securing a Pro Bowl selection. For a decade, from 2011 to 2020, he was a star player for the Vikings.
In 2021, Rudolph joined the New York Giants but was released a year later. He was last part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Salary:
His one-year contract with the Buccaneers is valued at $2 million, including a $5 million signing bonus and $2 million guaranteed. Rudolph is set to become a free agent this year, leaving fans curious about his next destination.
Age:
Rudolph was born on November 9, 1989, in Ohio. This makes him 33 years old as of this month.
Career:
Rudolph displayed his football talent early on at Elder High School. He excelled, earning recognition on the All-America First Team and All-Southwest Ohio First Team. Rudolph’s achievements continued with an appearance at the US Army All-American Bowl in 2008. He finished high school as the nation’s top-ranked tight end in the class of 2008.
Rudolph then took his skills to Notre Dame University in 2008. His freshman year made history as he became the first Notre Dame freshman to start all 13 games. Despite a shoulder injury affecting his sophomore year, his talent shone through. After his junior year, Rudolph entered the NFL draft, bypassing his senior season.
As Kyle Rudolph formally announces his retirement from professional football, his legacy as a talented athlete, a loving husband, and a proud father continues to shine bright.
