Andy Dalton

Who is Andy Dalton?

Andy Dalton, also known as ‘The Rifle,’ is a professional football quarterback who now plays for the Dallas Cowboys. Apart from that, Andy Dalton is the all-time wins leader at Texas Christian University.

Andy and his Katy High School squad also won the state championships in 2005. In 2011, the Red Rifle guided his squad to a Rose Bowl win.

Early Life and Family

Andy Dalton was born on October 29, 1987, in Katy, Texas. As of 2022, Dalton is 34 years old.

Likewise, Dallas’s quarterback was born to his father Greg Dalton, and his mother, Tina Dalton.

Apart from them, he grew up with his brother Avery and sister Ashley Dalton.

However, not much has been revealed about his siblings and family.

But rest assured, we will inform you on this topic soon enough.

Height & Weight

Andy Dalton is conscious of his health and physique.

And being a sports person, Andy has a perfect workout, routine, and diet plan.

Similar to his outstanding NFL career, Dalton is renowned for his workout and ideal physique.

Not to mention, he has great flexibility despite his height. He stands at 6 feet 2 inches and weighs around 100 kg.

Facts of Andy Dalton

Salary & Net worth

Andy Dalton’s net worth is estimated to be around $35 Million.

Likewise, he receives a salary amount to be around $12 Million.

Andy has gained fame and recognition through his football career in return for his hard work and a big bank balance.

Most of the career earnings come after signing contracts with the various professional leagues.

The 34-year-old played for Cincinnati Bengals for nine seasons.

He signed a four-year deal with the Bengals worth $5.2 million and a $2.29 million signing bonus and $4.02 million guaranteed.

Later, he signed a contract extension worth $115 million in 2014 with the Bengals. Andy was then released in April 2020 by the Bengals.

After releasing from the Bengals, Dalton signed a one-year contract worth $7 Million with the Dallas Cowboys.

Likewise, he signed a one-year contract worth $10 million and $13 million in incentives with Chicago Bears.

Career Stats & Cowboys

As expected, Cincinnati Bengals chose Andy during the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

By then, young Andy was already recognized for his quarterback/receiver tandem with A.J. Green in his high school.

Furthermore, Andy is one of six quarterbacks in the NFL to have 20 touchdowns in the first three seasons. Moreover, Andy is one of eleven quarterbacks to throw for over 3,000 yards in NFL history.

Besides, Andy is the first quarterback in the NFL to lead Cincinnati Bengals to five consecutive playoff berths.

He is also one among five quarterbacks to lead his team to playoffs in each season during his first five seasons.

Moreover, Texas-native holds the Bengals franchise record for throwing touchdowns in a season, passing yards in a season, and lifetime passing touchdowns.

High School Highlights

Andy attended the Katy High School located in Katy, Texas. During his tenure at Katy High School, he played for the Tigers football team.

He started his only season at Katy High School as a quarterback in 2005.

Dalton led his stint at the Tigers to the state finals in 2005. However, his squad lost 34-20 against the Southlake Carroll.

As a senior, Andy had 15 interceptions and threw 2,877 yards with 42 touchdowns. Besides, Dalton was selected the Greater Houston Area offensive player of the year by the Houston Chronicle.

College Career

Andy committed to his football career at Texas Christian University on October 19, 2005. During his first year, Andy was redshirted. However, he traveled with the team in every game.

He was also classified as Horned Frogs’ third-string quarterback behind redshirt freshman Marcus Jackson and senior Jeff Ballard. During the 2007 season, he was a starting quarterback for Jackson.

In addition, two weeks before the season opener versus Baylor, Andy was chosen as the starter by Gary Patterson. Gary was the head coach at TCU.

Furthermore, in 2007 Andy was selected the Texas Bowl MVP in Texas Christian University’s 20-13 win over Houston. Besides, he set a record of 34-3 of his career during his university career.

Dalton led his college team to an 11–2 record during the 2008 season. The squad finished eighth in the national A.P. Poll and second in the Mountain West Conference.

Moreover, Andy was voted the Poinsettia Bowl MVP in the Horned Frogs’ 17–16 win over Boise State in 2008. Furthermore, he led Horned Frogs to a 12–0 regular season during the 2009 season.

Andy’s TCU football team also completed the season with a 13-0 record. In addition, the squad ranked number two in the A.P. Poll.

On the other hand, Auburn was the other team with a perfect record. Auburn goes on to win the BCS National Championship in the same year.

Andy has also attained the MWC career leader with plays from scrimmage (1,730) and a total offense (11,935 yards) (11,935 yards).

NFL Draft & Career Stats

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Andy during the second-round pick on April 29, 2011.

He was the fifth quarterback out of the twelve quarterbacks chosen for the 2011 NFL Draft.

Andy played his first game for the Bengals against the Cleveland Browns on September 11, 2011.

‘Red Rifle’ completed 10 out of 15 attempts for 81 yards, a pass rate of 102.4, and a touchdown before getting injured. The Cincinnati Bengals won the game 27-17 against Cleveland Browns.

Andy Dalton vs The Ravens

Dalton threw four touchdowns passed against the division rival Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2018.

His touchdowns happened during the first half, three of which were caught by A.J. Green. The Cincinnati Bengals would win the game 34-23 against Baltimore Ravens.

However, Andy suffers a thumb injury in week 12 during the fourth quarter. Dalton suffered from a torn ligament in his thumb. It led him to be placed on the injured reserve on November 26, 2018.

Accomplishments

Furthermore, Dalton was named NFL offensive rookie of the Month on November 3, 2011.

Also, he led his team to a 4–0 record with six touchdowns and 909 yards passing in a month.

During the 2019 season, Andy makes 13 appearances and accomplishes 16 touchdowns, 3,494 passing yards, and 14 interceptions.

In addition, after nine seasons with the Bengals, Dalton was released on April 30, 2020.

Joe Burrow replaced him after his selection during the 2020 NFL Draft.

Furthermore, Dalton signs a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.

He is expected to be Dak Prescott‘s backup for the rest of the season as Prescott has exited the field due to his knee injury.

Career Stats

The Bengals released Andy during the NFL draft after drafting Joe Burrow on April 30, 2020.

During his nine seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, Andy had a 70-61-2 record.

In addition, he helped the team to the postseason during his first five seasons.

However, he was unable to win the playoff game. In addition, Dalton holds the record for touchdown passes with 204. Also, he is second in the franchise regarding passing yards (31, 594).

Andy signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys on May 3, 2020.

Many assumed that Andy would secure a spot that is a less secure start than Dak Prescott.

Instead, Andy opted to remain closer to home as he had no interest in starting for New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars.

The quaterback player signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears on March 17, 2021.

His overall 2021 season includes 1,512 yards, eight touchdowns, and nine interceptions in eight games.

Wife & Children

Andy Dalton is married to his wife, Jordan Dalton.

She is famous as the spouse of a renowned American football quarterback. Jordan was born in Richardson, Texas.

She was born to her father, Charles Douglas Jones, and mother, Jeanie Barnhill Jones.

Jordan grew up with a younger brother named Doug Jones.

Similarly, her parents are religious, which led her and Doug to grow up under the influence of stern Christian faith.

In 2006, Jordan Dalton attended Texas Christian University to study marketing.

Marriage

Andy and Jordan met each other during their senior year at the Texas Christian University.

The two were instantly attracted to one another.

After years of dating, they had their engagement on October 7, 2010, the same year Andy kicked off his football career.

Later, the two lovebirds married on July 9, 2011. However, they have not disclosed many details about their wedding.

Nonetheless, they are now proud parents of their two sons, Noah and Nash, and a daughter.

Children

In more detail, Jordan gave birth to their first son Noah Andrew Dalton in July 2014.

After three years, Jordan gave birth to their second son Nash Gordon Dalton in March 2017.

However, the happiness did not end as the couple was blessed with a third child.

This time with a daughter in January 2019. The couple named their lovely daughter Finley Jones Dalton.

Furthermore, Andy and Dalton have organized the Andy & Jordan Dalton Foundation.

The foundation aims to help children and families in need.

After the Bengals’ victory over the Baltimore Ravens during week 17 in the 2017 season, it led the Buffalo Bills to enter the playoffs.

Several Bills fans then donated to Andy’s foundation as gratitude.

Finally, Andy’s role helped the Bills break their seventeen-year playoff drought in the victory.

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Social Media Presence

His Instagram has 224k followers and his Twitter has 230.2k followers,