LaVar Arrington Bio, Age, Height, Wife, Penn State, Stats, Redskins, Serena Williams and House

LaVar Arrington Biography

LaVar Arrington is an American former Football Linebacker and Football Broadcaster who was born and brought up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons and was a college football player at Penn State. He was a member of the New York Giants and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft.

LaVar is currently working as a Football Analyst on FS1 on the “Speak For Yourself” sports talk program since 2019. He also works as a Host of his own weekly sports show titled “SportsWeek with Lavar Arrington” on local Washington television station DC50. He previously worked as an Announcer of NFL Network’s NFL AM program.

LaVar Arrington Age

Arrington is 43 years old as of 2021, he was born on 20 June 1978 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 20th June every year and his birth sign is Gemini.

LaVar Arrington Height

LaVar stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters).

LaVar Arrington Weight

Arrington Weighs 257 lbs (117 kg).

LaVar Arrington Education

LaVar was a student at North Hills Senior High School in Pittsburgh where he played linebacker and running back. Following his senior year, he was identified at the 1996 Parade National Player of the Year. He was also Bobby Dodd National High School Back of the Year the Gatorade Player of the Year. He attended Penn State University and was featured on the cover of the 1999 Sports Illustrated College Football Preview issue.

LaVar Arrington Penn State

During his time at Penn State University, Arrington was a player for coach Joe Paterno’s Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 1997 to 1999. His signature play with the Nittany Lions came while at a game against Illinois. He was awarded numerous honors during his college career, including the Chuck Bednarik Award, Dick Butkus Award, and Lambert Award in 1999. He finished ninth in balloting for the 1999 Heisman Trophy. He left Penn State after his junior season to enter the NFL draft.

LaVar Arrington Family, Parents and Siblings

LaVar was born to Carolyn and Michael Arrington in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father served as an ordained minister after he retired from the military, while his mother served as a special education teacher in the Pittsburgh public school system. He spent his childhood with his two sibling brothers, an older brother named Michael and a younger brother named Eric Arrington.

LaVar Arrington Wife and Children

Arrington is currently married to his lovely wife Trishia Johnson-Arrington. The couple met in one of his charity functions in D.C. and they have been together for over 14 years. They are blessed with four children three daughters named Marlee, Laila, and Penn Arrington, and a son named LaVar . The family currently resides in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

LaVar Arrington and Serena Williams

LaVar was rumored to have been in a relationship with Serena Williams, a renowned American tennis player in 2001. There is no enough information about him dating Serena Williams.

LaVar Arrington Salary

Arrington is estimated to receive an annual average salary of $3,883,000, from his career as a Football Linebacker and Football Broadcaster. He currently works as a Football Analyst on FS1 on the “Speak For Yourself” sports talk program since 2019.

LaVar Arrington Net Worth

LaVar has an estimated net worth of $45 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Football Linebacker and Football Broadcaster. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

LaVar Arrington Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about him;

LaVar Arrington Wiki

• Full Names: LaVar RaShad Arrington
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Football Linebacker and Football Broadcaster
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: African-American
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

LaVar Arrington Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 43 years (2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Date of Birth: 20 June 1978
• Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
• Birthday: 20th June

LaVar Arrington Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
• Weight: 257 lbs (117 kg)
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available

LaVar Arrington Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Michael Arrington
• Mother: Carolyn Arrington
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Michael and Eric Arrington
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Trishia Johnson
• Dating / Girlfriend: Rumored to have dated Serena Williams
• Children: Sons (LaVar) Daughter(s) (Marlee, Laila, and Penn Arrington)

LaVar Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $45 Million
• Salary: $3,883,000
• Source of Income: Football Linebacker and Football Broadcaster

Arrington House and Cars

• Place of living: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

LaVar Arrington Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins picked Arrington with the second overall pick, in the 2000 NFL Draft. From 2000 to 2005, he was a player for the Redskins.

Arrington’s final two seasons with the Redskins were destroyed by knee injuries and conflicts with coaches Joe Gibbs and Gregg Williams. In March 2006 Arrington paid the Redskins $4.4 million to buy his free agency.

LaVar Arrington Contract

He spent over four years with Redskins later signing an eight-year, $68 million contract extension. Carl Poston who was his agent was accused of neglecting to inspect the final revision of the contract, in which $6.5 million worth of bonuses contained in earlier drafts were missing.

Poston was ultimately suspended for two years by the National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA) over the mishandling of Arrington’s contract. Arrington disagreed with the NFLPA’s decision.

LaVar Arrington New York Giants

In April 2006, Arrington accepted to a seven-year, $49 million contract with the New York Giants. He was later wounded in week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys and missed the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. On February 12, 2007, he was dropped by the New York Giants.

LaVar Arrington Football Coach

In February 2018, it was reported that Arrington was becoming a high school football coach. Maranatha High, a Christian academy in Pasadena, Calif., announced that Arrington will be its next head coach. He previously served as an assistant coach at Long Beach Poly in California.

LaVar Arrington Sports Illustrated

He began working on pregame and postgame shows for Comcast SportsNet before the Redskins’ 2007 season week 3 loss to the Giants. Arrington later turned to a long-standing member of the Comcast team on October 14 for the Green Bay Packers game.

On July 10, 2014, it was reported that Arrington would be joining NFL Network’s NFL AM program. In 2019 Arrington started serving as a football analyst on FS1 on the “Speak For Yourself” sports talk program.

LaVar Arrington Radio

He previously hosted a radio talk show in Washington, DC with DJ Chad Dukes, named “The Arrington Show with Chad Dukes.” He additionally hosts his own weekly sports show titled “SportsWeek with  Arrington” on local Washington television station DC50. He later joined NFL Network’s NFL AM program.

LaVar Restaurant

On January 30, 2008, Arrington opened a restaurant named The Sideline in Landover, Maryland. Later in March 2009, one man was killed and six other people were injured following an argument ended in a burst of gunfire just outside the main entrance to the restaurant. In December 2009, the restaurant went bankrupt and closed.

LaVar Arrington Retirement

Arrington’s agent Kevin Poston originally stated that his client planned to play during the 2007 NFL season. On September 23, 2007, the New York Daily News article verified his retirement.

LaVar Arrington House

Arrington’s House is in Annapolis, Maryland (MD), US. He lives in Anne Arundel County, Maryland with his wife Trishia. Details about his house have not been disclosed at the moment. This section will be updated as soon as the information is verified from a credible source.

Frequently Asked Questions about LaVar Arrington

Who is LaVar Arrington?

LaVar Arrington is an American former Football Linebacker and Football Broadcaster. He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons and was a college football player at Penn State. He was a member of the New York Giants and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He is currently working as a Football Analyst on FS1 on the “Speak For Yourself” sports talk program since 2019.

How old is LaVar Arrington?

Arrington is 43 years old as of 2021, he was born on 20 June 1978 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. His birth sign is Gemini.

How tall is LaVar Arrington?

LaVar stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters).

Is LaVar Arrington married?

Yes, he is married to his lovely wife Trishia Johnson-Arrington. The couple met in one of his charity functions in D.C. and they have been together for over 14 years. They are blessed with four children three daughters named Marlee, Laila, and Penn Arrington, and a son named LaVar. The family currently resides in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

How much is Arrington worth?

LaVar has an estimated net worth of $45 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Football Linebacker and Football Broadcaster.

How much does LaVar make?

Arrington is estimated to receive an annual average salary of $3,883,000, from his career as a Football Linebacker and Football Broadcaster. He currently works as a Football Analyst on FS1 on the “Speak For Yourself” sports talk program since 2019.

Where does Arrington live?

He is a resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is LaVar dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Arrington now?

He is currently working as a Football Analyst on FS1 on the “Speak For Yourself” sports talk program since 2019. He additionally hosts his own weekly sports show titled “SportsWeek with Arrington” on local Washington television station DC50. He later joined NFL Network’s NFL AM program.

What Happened To LaVar?

LaVar was injured in week 7 versus the Dallas Cowboys and missed the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. On February 12, 2007, he was released by the New York Giants.

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