Jarrett Payton Bio, Wiki
Jarrett Payton is an American Sports Anchor/Host/Reporter working for WGN News as a sports reporter/ host for CLTV’s Sports feed since May 2015. In addition, he also co-hosts the weekend sports radio program titled The Beat which airs on WGN Radio-AM every Sunday at 3 pm.
Jarrett Payton’s Age
Payton was born on the 26th of December 1980 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States. He is 41 years old as of 2021.
Jarrett Payton Height
He stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches.
Jarrett Payton Education
He is a proud graduate of the University of Miami where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in the year 2003. Prior to joining the University, he was a student at Saint Viator High School where he graduated in 1999.
Jarrett Payton Work Experience
Payton is also privileged to add to his list being a former NFL running back. Additionally, he has also hosted his own internet radio show which was titled the Jarrett Payton Show. The show mostly aired on ChicagolandSportsRadio.com.
Throughout his time, he has played for the Montreal Alouettes in addition to playing for the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL and the NFL Tennessee Titans.
Jarrett Payton’s Net Worth
In Payton’s career as a Sports Anchor/Host/Reporter, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Jarrett Payton Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging from $35,000 – $100,000.
Jarrett Payton’s Parents and Siblings
Payton is the son of a former American professional football player who was a running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), Walter Payton. Walter was born on the 25th of July 1953. In addition, Jarrett is the son of Connie Norwood who got into marriage with Walter in the year 1976.
Jarret had the privilege to grow alongside his sibling, Brittney was born on the 26th of December 1985 and they were brought up in South Barrington, Illinois.
Jarrett Payton Wife/ Spouse
He is married to his lovely wife, Trisha George whom they tied knots with on the 4th of March 2009 in Florida. This date was intentionally set for it to coincide with Walter Payton’s famous #34 with the Bears. Later on, the duo and their family and close friends proceeded to Soldier Field in Chicago for their reception on the 7th of March.
Jarrett Payton Kids
The duo counts it a blessing to have two children, namely, Jaden Payton, their son, and Madison Payton, their daughter.
Jarrett Payton’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 85.2K followers, around 123K followers on his Facebook page, and about 44.6K followers on his Instagram account.