Jimmy Garoppolo, nicknamed ‘Jimmy G’, is an American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. The 30-year-old is a native of Arlington Heights, Illinois and was born on November 2, 1991. He is the son of Tony and Denise Garoppolo. His father was an electrician and he also has three brothers. Aside from being a famous football player, Jimmy Garoppolo has also been involved with various companies and brands.
Jimmy Garoppolo is from a family of Italian, Polish, and German descent. He has passed for 11,852 yards in his career, and has a passer rating of 98.9. In addition, he has a 71-38 touchdown record.
Garoppolo was initially drafted by the New England Patriots in 2014, and then signed a contract worth $137.5 million with the 49ers. This deal is considered to be the largest contract in NFL history. Earlier, Jimmy Garoppolo was a backup to Tom Brady, and won two Super Bowls with the Patriots.
When he was still in high school, Garoppolo was the starting quarterback for the Eastern Illinois Panthers. Before that, he was a linebacker and a pitcher. But he switched to the quarterback position junior year. At the end of his senior year, he passed for 20 touchdowns.
As a teenager, he attended Rolling Meadows High School in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Later, he went to Eastern Illinois University. While at the university, he also played quarterback for the Mustangs. During his last three years in college, Garoppolo’s passing totals increased to 3,136 yards and 25 touchdowns. He was named the All-Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Year.
In March, he had surgery on his right arm, and then was cleared to practice. However, he had to return to the weight room after the surgery because he was experiencing soreness. Upon returning to the weight room, he said his arm felt stronger than before. That strength has paid off, he says, and it has also helped him with his lower half.
He has a tall frame, standing at 6 feet 2 inches. He has a chest size of 44 inches, and a waist of 35 inches. His biceps are 16 inches.
Jimmy Garoppolo’s net worth is estimated to be $25 million. It’s not clear what he earns from his job as a football player, though it is likely he gets most of his money from endorsements. There are some brands that have signed Jimmy Garoppolo, including Men’s Wearhouse and Men’s Wearhouse Plus.
He has been a part of a number of teams, including the Cleveland Browns and the San Francisco 49ers. Some of his most memorable games have included the 2013 NFC Championship, the 2011 Super Bowl, and the 2012 Super Bowl.
He is currently in his third season with the 49ers, and he has been injured several times. Despite the injuries, he has been able to lead the team to the top of the NFC seed in the 2019 season.
If Jimmy Garoppolo continues to play well, he should be a great player. However, he is a player who is going to have to change his attitude if he wants to succeed.
