Spencer Paysinger Biography

Spencer Paysinger is a former American football linebacker who was born and brought up in Los Angeles, California, United States Of America. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in the year 2011.

Paysinger’s life and career served as inspiration for All American, where he also works as a co-producer. He made a cameo appearance in Season Two episode “Speak Ya Clout” as Assistant Coach Baker.

Spencer Paysinger Age

Spencer is 33 years old as of 2021, he was born on 28 June 1988, in Los Angeles, California, United States Of America. He celebrates his birthday on 28 June every year and her birth sign is Cancer.

Spencer Paysinger Height

Spencer stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches.

Spencer Paysinger Weight

Spencer has a weight of 113 kg or 249 lb.

Spencer Paysinger Education

Paysinger joined Beverly Hills High School, where he was the captain of the football team as a wide receiver and linebacker. After completing high school, he enrolled for higher education at the University of Oregon where he majored in economics and also got actively involved with college football. He’s played college football all four years he’s been to Oregon. In his last year as a senior on the team, Paysinger was captain and team leader.

While in high school, Paysinger was Credited with a team-high 54 catches for an Ocean League-leading 1,093 yards (20.2 avg.) and 10 touchdowns as a senior. Including a season-high seven catches for 112 yards in the year 2005 opener vs. Diamond Bar while accumulating 128 receiving yards vs. Atascadero.

He also nabbed a pair of interceptions on defense to go along with his 87 tackles (53 unassisted) as the Normans’ third-leading tackler added 2.5 quarterback sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

Also, he contributed a season-best 12 tackles against Torrance as the 2005 conference champions wound up going unbeaten through the regular season (9-1-2) lastly, he capped his prep career by earning first-team all-CIF Division IV as well as unanimous league MVP honors.

Spencer Paysinger Family

Paysinger was born to parents, Donald and Autumn Paysinger. His father, Donald Paysinger is a 1977 Beverly High graduate, was Santa Monica High School’s football coach from 1998 to 1999, leading the Vikings to a 2-8 record each season.

Donald Paysinger was also a graduate assistant coach at San Jose State University and coached with the San Francisco 49ers during training camp in 2004 in connection with the National Football League’s Minority Fellowship Program.

Spencer Paysinger’s dad also coached football at Van Ness Park, where he grew up. Whereas His mother was on the park’s committee. She played a significant role in getting the recreational center and the running track that now exists at the park built.

Paysinger has two brothers whose identities have not been disclosed yet. He used to play football with his brother during his childhood days. His dad and uncles all had permits to go to Beverly Hills High School back in the ’70s and early ’80s.”

After they finished college they became football coaches there. The name of one of his uncle is Carter Paysinger, he was the director and later principal at Beverly Hills High. The school’s weight room was named after the family i.e the Paysinger Family Weight Room.

Spencer Paysinger Brothers

Spencer has two siblings but their names are not disclosed to the public media. His brother likes to lead a very private life all that we know about him is that he schooled together with Spencer. We will update this post once we get any information about his star or brother.

Spencer Paysinger Wife

Paysinger is married to Blair Paysinger. The couple tied the knot in 2016 and their union has been blessed with two adorable children namely Cairo and Madden. The family resides in the USA.

Spencer Paysinger Children

Paysinger is a proud dad of two adorable children namely Cairo and Madden.

Spencer Paysinger  Salary

Details about Paysinger’s current salary are not yet disclosed. His previous salary, at new york giants, was $1.431 and as an NFL player $766,059. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Spencer Paysinger Net Worth

Paysinger has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football linebacker. Through his various sources of income, Spencer has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Spencer Paysinger Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know aboutSpencer Paysinger.

Spencer Paysinger Wiki

• Full Names: Spencer Colin Christopher Paysinger
• Popular As: Paysinger
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Former NFL player, producer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Black
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Spencer Paysinger Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 32 years (2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Date of Birth: 28 June 1988
• Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
• Birthday: June 28

Spencer Paysinger Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Known
• Height / How Tall?:  6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 m
• Weight: 249 lb or 113 kg
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black

Spencer Paysinger Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Donald Paysinger
• Mother: Autumn Paysinger
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Two brothers
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Blair Paysinger
• Children: Sons (Cairo) Daughter(s) (Madden)

Spencer Paysinger Net worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $5 million dollars as of 2021
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: football linebacker

Spencer Paysinger NFL

Upon graduation, the retired linebacker landed with the New York Giants for four years. By not being selected in the 2011 NFL Draft, Paysinger was drafted with the New York Giants as a free agent. As a novice, Paysinger didn’t have much time to play. He garnered 12 tackles in 15 games. He was part of the winning side of the Super Bowl XLVI.

In the following three seasons with the Giants in New York, he racked up 104 tackles in 47 games. In the 2014 season, he was also able to get to the quarterback for the first time working up his first and only NFL career sack.

On April 2, 2015, Paysinger went on to sign a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. He was again re-signed by the Dolphins on March 31, 2016. In the two seasons with the Dolphins, he garnered a total of 57 tackles.

From the Dolphins On 9 June 2017, he signed with the Jets, however, even before he could get to play with the team in the regular season, he was discharged on 1 September 2017. His last stint was with the Carolina Panthers On December 5, 2017, whereby he played in three games, before being released by the team on 29 December 2017, and ultimately retired from the sport.

Spencer Paysinger All American Series

Paysinger is officially a consulting producer on All American tv series based on his life, Following his retirement, Paysinger transitioned to acting as a consulting producer for the 2018 CW’s series. He also claimed himself a minor role in the series whereby he plays the role of an assistant football coach at Beverly Hills High.

The series documents his troubled adolescent years and biographs his journey from South LA to Beverly Hills. In an interview, Paysinger said, “There are a lot of similarities within the show. Starting out, creating the pilot everyone will see I gave a lot of stories and memories of my past to the writers to allow them the creative freedom to go and make a compelling story,”.

In the tv series, the young boy Spencer James is played by Daniel Ezra, he is the only player given a standing ovation by the South Crenshaw crowd even though he plays for Beverly Hills High, their cross-town rival.

The show revolves around his conflicted life in the two families he grew up with. While he belongs to a low-income Los Angeles family from Crenshaw, he meets Coach Billy Baker (Taye Diggs) who trains him and lets him be a part of the Baker family of Beverly Hills.

Spencer Paysinger Screen Writer

Paysinger’s greatest passion is screenwriting. A desire that began before high school, he confessed how he loved going to the movies and cinemas while he was growing up. which became a routine. He used to go to the movies by himself every Tuesday.

He started writing his own material in 2014. To nurture his writing skills he downloaded scripts for his favorite movies. The first was “Pulp Fiction,” then followed by “Pineapple Express” and studied the way writers crafted their stories. He began watching movies with subtitles, downloaded script-writing software, looked into UCLA classes, and even began a website, cutandpays.com, to house his rough ideas.

Spencer Paysinger Cafe

Spencer ventured into the world of business by opening a coffee shop Hilltop Café. He also and assists in managing an investment fund called Afterball LLC, whose main goal is to help football players find themselves after their playing careers suddenly end.

Spencer Paysinger Television Show

• All In, All American (2018)
•  Concussed: The American Dream (2020).

Frequently Asked Questions About Spencer Paysinger

Who is Spencer  Paysinger?

Spencer Paysinger is a famous retired NFL player. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, United States, and attended Beverly Hills High. Paysinger got his college studies from the University of Oregon.

He is married to his college sweetheart Blair Paysinger with whom he has sired two kids. His life story and career have inspired the 2018 CW show All American whose leading character Spencer James’s life is based on the real events in Spencer’s life while growing up in his hometown, South LA.

How old is Spencer Paysinger?

Paysinger is an American national born on June 28, 1988, in Los Angeles.

How tall is Spencer Paysinger?

Paysinger stands at a height of 1.88 m.

Is Spencer Paysinger married?

Yes, Spencer is married to his college sweetheart, Blair Paysinger. They married in 2016. Together they have two children. The couple lives in South Los Angeles, CA.

How much is Spencer Paysinger worth?

Spencer has an approximate net worth of $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.

How much does Spencer Paysinger make?

There are no details showing his annual or monthly earnings, his salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available. His previous salary, at new york giants, was $1.431, and as an NFL player $766,059

Where does Paysinger live?

Spencer is a resident of South Los Angeles, CA., USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is  Paysinger 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 Spencer Paysinger now?

Paysinger is still active in the entertainment industry, he currently serves as the consulting producer of All American tv series.

What happened to Paysinger?

Paysinger retired from playing active football. The Carolina Panthers decided to release Spencer Paysinger on December 29, 2017, he was able to retire with a Super Bowl ring from his time with the New York Giants.

Who is Spencer James in real life?

Daniel Ezra portrays Spencer James, based on Spencer Paysinger.

Who is Spencer’s dad?

The name of Paysinger’s father is Donald Paysinger. He worked as a football coach.

Is Spencer the coach’s son?

Yes, his father Donald used to coach football at Van Ness Park.

Is Spencer Paysinger still playing football?

Paysinger nowadays is not involved in playing in the NFL as he retired on December 29, 2017.

Is Spencer Paysinger retired?

Yes, Paysinger retired on 29 December 2017.

Who is all American based on?

All American television Series is based on the real-life experiences and football career of Paysinger.

What is the true story behind all Americans?

Indeed, All American on The CW is primarily based on a true story. The series was inspired by the life of African-American professional football player Spencer Paysinger, who has spoken openly about the great challenges he faced in his early career to make it where he is now today.

Is Paysinger’s Wife His College Sweetheart?

Most people have been wondering whether Paysinger’s wife is his high school sweetheart, well he is yet to confirm the rumors.

What Are The Challenges Paysinger Faced While Growing Up?

Paysinger is a modern-day kind of hero in his path, in his journey. Being from South Central a desolate area with gang violence, drugs, everything. Having to commute to school each morning, which included 4 a.m. wake-up calls.

He revealed an incident that occurred after a championship baseball game at a local park, he recalled about the time gunshots rang that time his mom became exceedingly concerned because Paysinger wore the wrong colors to school. And all those times he had to sleep at his grandparents’ house because it was too late for him to ride a bicycle into his neighborhood.

Where Is Spencer’s Hometown?

The former NFL player grew up in a tough South-Central L.A.

How Did Paysinger Join Beverly Hills High?

Paysinger revealed that he got into Beverly Hills High through the multicultural program. The Paysinger family was so ensconced at Beverly Hills High the weight room is named the Paysinger Family Weight Room. Spencer’s uncle, Carter Paysinger, was the athletic director and later principal at Beverly Hills High.

What Did Paysinger achieve as an NFL player?

Paysinger has played for 7 Years In The NFL as a linebacker for the New York Giants, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Carolina Panthers. Coming into the NFL, his goal was to only play until he was 30-years-old and then wanted to get out. He has been apart of Super Bowl XLVI winning team and ended up fulfilling his dream of playing in the NFL and not playing football past the age of 30.