Jimmy Graham

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Jimmy Graham Bio

Who is Jimmy Graham

Pro-bowl tight end who was one of the top offensive weapons for quarterback Drew Brees on the New Orleans Saints from 2010 to 2014. Prior to the 2015 NFL season, he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks.

Early Life (Childhood)

He played college basketball at the University of Miami from 2005-2009, and then played college football at the school as a graduate student.Graham graduated from Miami in May 2009 with a double major in marketing and management, then stayed at Miami to take graduate classes while playing a season of football.

Interesting Facts

After catching passes from Brees, he became the starting tight end on the Seahawks alongside quarterback Russell Wilson.He broke the NFL record for receiving yards by a tight end in 2011, however Rob Gronkowski broke his record on the same day.His net worth is $28 million.

Personal Life

His mother put him in a group home when he was only 11 years old. After several years of abuse at the hands of older children in the home, he was adopted by a youth counselor in high school.