Julian Edelman was born on the 22nd May 1986, in Redwood City, California, USA, and he is best known for being a professional American Football player, who plays in the position of wide receiver for the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL). His professional career has been active since 2009.
Have you ever wondered how rich Julian Edelman is as of early 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the overall size of Edelman’s net worth is as high as $6 million; his annual salary is about $2 million coming from, of course, his career as a professional football player, so his net worth is very likely to rise.
Julian Edelman Net Worth $6 Million
Julian Edelman was born into the half-Jewish family of Frank and Angela Edelman. He started playing football while he attended Woodside High School, where he was in the position of quarterback for the school team. During that time, he was one of the leading players with 2,237 yards and 29 touchdowns passing. After matriculation from high school, Julian enrolled at the College of San Mateo, and spent a year there, as he transferred then to Kent State University, where he continued his career in football, playing as the quarterback for the university’s football team. During his time at college, he became the leading passer of his team, and finished his career also as the leading rusher with 1,370 yards on 215 attempts.
His professional career began in 2009, when he was selected as the 232nd pick overall by the New England Patriots after a private test. In July he signed a four year contract worth $2.5 million, which highly increased his overall net worth.
In his rookie season, Julian played 11 games, and had 37 interceptions for a total of 359 yards. During the next three seasons, his playing time declined, and so did his numbers. He also often switched positions, from kick and punt returner to defensive back. At the end of the 2012 season, Julian became a free agent; however, he soon received a one year offer from the Patriots, and decided to stay with the team. Since then, his numbers began to improve, and after the 2013 season ended, Julian signed a four year deal worth $17 million, which highly increased his net worth.
In 2013 season, Julian had a total of 105 receptions, and 1,056 yards, and scored six touchdowns. In the following season he had four touchdowns, 92 receptions and a total of 972 yards, in 14 games played.
In 2015 season, the New England Patriots made it to the Super Bowl, which they won against the Seattle Seahawks, receiving the Super Bowl champion ring. To speak further of his accomplishments with the Patriots, Julian was the AFC champion in 2011 and 2014. During his career, he has earned several nicknames, including “Minitron”, “The Squirrel”, and also “The Energizer Bunny”
When it comes to his personal life, little is known about Julian Edelman’s love life, except the rumor that he dated model and actress AnnaLynne McCord. In his spare time, he is active on social networks, including his official page on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter account, on which he has a great number of followers.
