It is well known that in a sport like the NFL, quarterbacks play a crucial role in leading their team. They are largely responsible for advancing the ball as well as the game. When it comes to selecting the quarterbacks, teams become more specific. Despite being a decent quarterback, Gardner Minshew faced challenges getting drafted into the NFL. Minshew spoke with all 32 teams before he was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the 178th pick in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
He began his professional football career with the Jaguars, spending his initial two NFL seasons with them. In 2021 the Jaguars traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles. After playing two seasons for the Eagles, in 2023, Minshew signed an incentive-laden 1-year contract with the Colts worth $3.5 million.
In March 2024, he signed his first big contract as he signed a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders where he is set to earn $25 million. This move comes on the back of a fairly decent 2023 campaign where Minshew who was the backup signal caller with the Colts stepped in for the injured Anthony Richardson and led the team to a 7-6 record in 13 games.
Gardner Minshew Early and College Life
Gardner Flint Minshew III, also known as Gardner Minshew was born to Flint and Kim Minshew on 16 May 1996. Born in Flowood, Mississippi, Minshew was raised in nearby Brandon by his parents. He attended Brandon High School and began playing football there. Rivals.com ranked him as a three-star recruit and 247sports.com ranked him as a two-star recruit.
Subsequently, he continued playing football during his college years. However, when choosing the college, he experienced some terrible luck and his primary choices, Akron and Alabama at Birmingham didn’t work out for him. He ended up playing for 3 different universities in just 4 years. He began playing football at the Northwest Mississippi Community College, where he won the NJCAA National Football Championship. Afterward, he played at East Carolina for two years. Minshew had his best season at Washington State, he established the Pac-12 Conference season records for passing yards and completions. He also earned the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Gardner Minshew Girlfriend
At present, Gardner Minshew does not appear to have a girlfriend. Unlike many other NFL players who are quite open about their relationships with their partners, Minshew has maintained a silence about his personal life. There are no details available on the web about his former relationships either. While there is a possibility that he might be seeing someone privately, as of now no confirmation has been made about his relationship status. Therefore, it would be safer not to jump to conclusions in the absence of concrete information.
Does Gardner Minshew have kids?
Minshew is single and does not have any kids at present. The 27-year-old quarterback is focused on cementing his place in the league and in the hearts of the fans. His primary focus is on football.
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FAQs
A. Gardner Minshew has been given the nickname ‘JockStrap King’ by his teammates due to his unusual habit of stretching while wearing just a jockstrap, or sometimes even lesser clothing in the locker room.
A. Gardner Minshew is the son of Flint and Kim Minshew.
A. Gardner Minshew recorded 21 touchdowns in his rookie season for the Jaguars.
A. In his career of 5 NFL career, Gardner Minshew has played for three teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, and Indianapolis Colts. In 2024 he will play for the Las Vegas Raiders.
