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Antonio Pierce Biography
Antonio Pierce is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on October 26, 1978 in Ontario, California, United States. Linebacker from the Super Bowl who had the greatest success with The New York Giants. He had 686 tackles in the period of his nine-year career.
He was a part of the team with He played alongside Eli Manning during the Giants 2008 Super Bowl-winning season. during the Giants 2008 Super Bowl winning season.
The Washington Redskins signed him as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2001. He played in all 16 games as a rookie, with only eight starts. He recorded 52 tackles, one sack, and one interception during his rookie campaign. The interception came against Jake Plummer. Over the next two seasons, Pierce played sporadically, recording only 18 and 15 tackles respectively, during the 2002 and 2003 seasons. It was not until the 2004 season, his fourth in the league, that he played a full season replacing the injured Micheal Barrow. That season Pierce logged a career-high 114 tackles, 95 of them solo. He also had one forced fumble, one sack and two interceptions, including a pick off Ken Dorsey returned 76 yards for a touchdown.
Pierce was not taken in the 2001 NFL Draft after his senior year at Arizona because many NFL scouts considered him too undersized to play linebacker in the NFL.
He has four children along with His wife Jocelyn.
Name | Antonio Pierce |
First Name | Antonio |
Last Name | Pierce |
Occupation | Football Player |
Birthday | October 26 |
Birth Year | 1978 |
Place of Birth | Ontario |
Home Town | California |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Full/Birth Name | |
Father | Not Available |
Mother | Not Available |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Jocelyn |
Children(s) | Anthony Pierce |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 2006, Pierce became the spokesperson for Giants Academy—a program for inner city youth geared toward helping these children succeed despite obstacles in their life. He is also involved in the “Read Across America” program where he reads to children whose parents are undergoing treatment for chemical dependency at the Odyssey House in Harlem.
Antonio Pierce Net Worth
Antonio Pierce is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Antonio Pierce's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a player for his school, the University of Arizona, but did not make it into the NFL draft.
He had his finest personal season in 2006 when he was picked for his first Pro Bowl.
Antonio Durran Pierce (born October 26, 1978) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League for nine seasons. He played college football for the University of Arizona. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent, and also played for the New York Giants. He is currently the co-defensive coordinator at Arizona State University.
Net Worth | $25 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Football Player |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
In 2006, Pierce recorded a career-high 138 tackles (109 solo), a sack, an interception, and defended eight passes. Pierce was named as a first alternate for the Pro Bowl. He was invited to play in Hawaii after Brian Urlacher suffered a toe injury in Super Bowl XLI, and withdrew from the Pro Bowl.
In 2007, Pierce received the “United Way Man of the Year” award and was honored by the Catholic Diocese for his support of the community.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Antonio Pierce height 6 ft 1 in Antonio weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
The New York Giants signed Pierce on March 3, 2005 to start at middle linebacker. He became the captain of the defense, and in 13 games, Pierce notched 100 tackles, 80 of them solo, two interceptions and one forced fumble returned for a touchdown. His 2005 season ended early as he suffered a leg injury, against the Philadelphia Eagles, and missed the final three regular season games and the Giants’ only postseason game, a 23–0 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Pierce served as a communications intern on the Howard Stern Show on May 7, 2008. He stated he would like to pursue a career in broadcasting after his NFL career. Near the end of the day’s show he asked to stay for the remainder of the week and Howard agreed.
Who is Antonio Pierce Dating?
According to our records, Antonio Pierce married to Jocelyn . As of December 1, 2023, Antonio Pierce’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Antonio Pierce. You may help us to build the dating records for Antonio Pierce!In the 2007 season, Pierce was a central figure in the Giants’ path to their third Super Bowl title. He made a key tackle in the first half of the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers, stopping running back Brandon Jackson on a screen pass on 3rd and 8, saving a touchdown and forcing the Packers to settle for a field goal instead. The Giants would go on to win in overtime.
Facts & Trivia
Antonio Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Antonio Pierce celebrates birthday on October 26 of every year.
Pierce was present when teammate Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh at the Latin Quarter Night Club in New York City on November 28, 2008. Police say that Pierce drove Burress to the hospital and then returned home with the gun in the glove compartment of his car. The police impounded Pierce’s SUV to search for blood and gunpowder residue. Burress was charged with, and ultimately pleaded guilty to, criminal possession of a weapon; however Pierce was not indicted on any charges. On August 3, 2009, Pierce was cleared of all criminal charges stemming from the incident. He was represented in the matter by notable NYC criminal defense attorney, Michael F. Bachner.
Where is Antonio Pierce now?
Pierce, who recently departed ASU after connections with the ongoing NCAA investigation, now lands in Las Vegas. On Monday, former Arizona State Sun Devils defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce reached an agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders to become their linebackers coach, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Did Antonio Pierce win a Superbowl?
Pierce at the New York Giants Super Bowl champions parade in New York City | |
Position: | Linebackers coach |
Personal information |
What college did Antonio Pierce go to?
College
How tall is Antonio Pierce?
6′ 1″
How old is Antonio Pierce?
43 years (October 26, 1978)
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