Tarvaris Jackson is one of the most respected names in the world of football. He was an American football quarterback who played as a quarterback. He started his professional career with Minnesota Vikings. Later on, he also played for Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills. His professional football career ended in 2015 after he announced his retirement after playing for Seattle Seahawks.
Tarvaris was born as Tarvaris D. Jackson to his father Sasanque Jackson Scott on April 21, 1983, in Montgomery. Alabama. He was American and belonged to black ethnicity. His star sign was Pisces. Tarvaris died in a car accident on April 12, 2020, in Alabama, United States.
Tarvaris was paid a huge amount as salary during his playing career. His net worth at the time of hid death is calculated to be $12 million. He reportedly earned $13,889,027 during his career.
Year | Salary/ Earnings |
2006 | $1,330,000 |
2007 | $360,000 |
2008 | $445,000 |
2009 | $535,000 |
2010 | $1,176,000 |
2011 | $4,000,000 |
2012 | $1,950,000 |
2013 | $1,340,000 |
2014 | $1,250,000 |
2015 | $1,503,027 |
His personal life is full of controversy. During his college years, she was in an affair with several girls. However, none of his relationship lasted long. In 2009, he celebrated his marriage with her long time girlfriend Lakitta Jackson.
Together, they were blessed with two children named Tarvaris, Takayla, and Tyson.
On June 24, 2016, he was arrested by the police of a pulling gun on his spouse as he had threatening to kill her.
Tarvaris Jackson graduated in 2001 from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery. Later on, he enrolled at the University of Arkansas where he played for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team.
In 2003, he transferred to the Alabama University. He played outstandingly well during his college years. As a senior in 2005, he became the Alabama State team captain.
From an early age, Tarvaris Jackson showed a huge interest in football. His professional career started in 2006. He started his professional career with Minnesota Vikings. He played the majority of his career with Minnesota Vikings from 2006 to 2010.
In 4 years of career with Vikings, he set numerous records in his name. On July 29, 2011, he agreed to a two-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks. On August 26, 2012, he was acquired by Buffalo Bills. On Feb 15, 2013, he re-signed a one-year $ 2.5 million contract with Bills.
On June 13, 2013, he agreed to a one-year deal with Seattle Seahawks. His career ended in 2015.
He maintained a great personality. He had a perfect height of 6 feet and 2 inches, which is around 1.87m. He had a weight of 225 lb, which is around 102 kg.
Tarvaris Jackson was popular on social media. Numerous of his fans follow him on Twitter.