Born Jimmy Carter Kleinsasser on the 31st January 1977 in Carrington, North Dakota USA, Jim is a retired American Football player who spent 13 seasons in the NFL playing for the Minnesota Vikings.
Have you ever wondered how rich Jim Kleinsasser is, as of late 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Kleinsasser’s wealth is as high as $12 million, an amount earned largely through his successful career as an American Football player, active from 1999 until 2011.
Jim Kleinsasser Net Worth $12 Million
He went to Carrington High School, and was a stand-out athlete, becoming one of the best players in football and basketball, and also excelling in track & field. He received All-Region and All-State honors as a football player, and was named as the Gatorade Circle of Champions North Dakota Player of the Year two times.
After high school, Jim enrolled at the University of North Dakota and continued with football by joining the North Dakota Fighting Sioux football team. He finished his college career with 45 receptions for 710 yards, and also had 86 rushing yards.
After three successful seasons in University football, Jim declared for the 1999 NFL Draft and ended up being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the 44th pick overall. In his rookie season, Jim was used as a tight end and played in 13 games, catching 6 passes for 13 yards. His numbers began slowly to improve, and in 2003 had the best season in his entire career with 401 receiving yards and four touchdowns, from 46 caught passes. From 2005 until the end of his career, Jim played in every game for the Vikings, becoming known for his durability. Also, he helped Adrian Peterson on his way to a successful career, thanks to Jim’s blocking skills. Although he played in every game in the last seven seasons of his career, Jim’s offensive contribution staggered and declined, but his blocks and defensive plays helped the whole team. Thanks to his successful plays, Jim signed several contracts with the Vikings over the years, including one from 2009, worth $9 million over three years, which added a substantial amount to his wealth.
He retired with 192 receptions, 1,688 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. He also achieved 147 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
He received the All-Joe Team honors in 2007 and 2008, in recognition of his hard work on the field.
Regarding his personal life, Jim is married to Christina with whom he has two sons, Carter and Cayden.
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