LaVar Arrington

Who is LaVar Arrington?

LaVar Arrington is a former football NFL linebacker in NFL. LaVar Arrington was drafted in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, a professional American football team. LaVar also spent seven seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2007.

Arrington continued to experiment with himself as a broadcaster and entrepreneur when his playing career ended.

LaVar appears to have a strong desire to keep going despite some major defeats in his life.

Childhood, Family, and Education

LaVar Arrington was born on June 20, 1978, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

After seeing his portrait in the miniseries The Roots, LaVar was called after the actor LeVar Burton.

Michael Arrington (father) and Carolyn Arrington (mother) are his parents.

LaVar grew up with his two brothers, Michael Arrington (older) and Eric Arrington, in addition to his parents.

Michael, LaVar’s father, was an avid football player who lost both legs during the Vietnam War.

As a result, he was unable to continue his football career.

Following his military retirement, Michael worked as an ordained minister.

Furthermore, LaVar received his high school education at North Hills Senior High School in Pittsburgh.

Following that, he went to Penn State University for college.

He played football for coach Joe Paterno’s Penn State Nittany Lions, which contributed to his great football career.

Age, Height & Weight

LaVar Arrington, the unstoppable backer, is 43 years old, 6 feet and 3 inches tall, and weighs around 257 lbs.

His muscular build, agility, and confidence made him a must-have contender for the Washington Redskins.

Facts of LaVar Arrington

Salary & Net Worth

LaVar Arrington’s net worth is estimated to be $45 million in 2022.

According to reports, he earns $75,637 per year as a broadcaster for his NFL network.

Arrington was listed on the top 20, the highest net worth NFL players list.

Unfortunately, details regarding his personal assets such as a house, cars, and properties are not mentioned anywhere.

However, we can assume that professional football player lives a lavish life.

Early career

As a teenager, the vivacious footballer began his career. At North Hills Senior High School, he was a linebacker and a running back.

He won numerous awards after graduating from high school, including the 1996 Parade National Player of the Year, Bobby Dodd National High School Back of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year, and others.

Similarly, LaVar played in the 1997 Big 33 Football Classic, which included the finest high school football players from Ohio and Pennsylvania.

He’d already taken the first steps toward realizing his dream.

Most of us are unaware that LaVar was also an excellent basketball player who could dunk.

He aspired to be a professional football or basketball player.

He eventually decided to pursue football as a career. From high school to Penn State University and as a professional football player in the NFL, he had a taste of fame in football.

Joe Paterno was his coach at Penn State. During his college career, LaVar received numerous awards, including the Dick Butkus Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, and Lambert Award.

He departed Penn State after his junior season to enter the NFL draft. While at Penn State, LaVar already possessed star quality.

Professional Career

It doesn’t take much to see a rising star, and LaVar was one of the brightest stars during the NFL Draft in 2000 when the Washington Redskins selected him.

He came into the NFL with high hopes, but a catastrophic knee injury cut short his career.

Despite having a brief professional career, LaVar landed three lucrative contracts with the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants.

He became a billionaire overnight, but the craze did not last long due to a lack of planning on his part.

Arrington spent his entire seven-year NFL career with the Redskins, from 2000 to 2005.

LaVar got an eight-year contract with the Redskins after four great seasons. Carl Poston, his agent, has been suspended by the National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA) for mishandling his contract.

His tenure with the Redskins was cut short due to injuries and confrontations with the coaches.

Despite this, he had high hopes and faith in his ability to further his profession.

During this difficult period, LaVar signed a seven-year, $49 million deal with the New York Giants in 2006. This opportunity would allow him to play twice a year versus the Redskins.

LaVar was hurt against the Dallas Cowboys for the second time in seven weeks. His Achilles tendon was torn.

The New York Giants released LaVar in February 2007 because he was unable to pay the balance of the season.

Retirement from the National Football League

LaVar announced his retirement in September 2007 after much speculation.

He suffered a serious knee injury while playing for the Giants and never returned.

He was unable to remove himself from the NFL, though, and worked as an analyst for the Redskins for a few years.

He considers the Washington Redskins to be his home team.

Life after Football

Despite their efforts and devotion, some people’s achievements and fame do not last long.

No one could have predicted that LaVar’s career would come to an end at the age of 28.

He had to end his playing career due to unforeseen circumstances.

Arrington rose like a fighter to try his hand at entrepreneurship.

He worked as a Redskins analyst for a few years after leaving the NFL. In 2014, he joined NFL Network’s NFL AM program.

LaVar currently works for Fox Sports 1 on a variety of projects and coaches at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, Texas.

He has also appeared as a guest on a few reality series. He also hosts Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, a chat show where he listens to and responds to various NFL players.

In addition, after his football career, Lavar opened a restaurant, which went bankrupt due to a series of misfortunes.

He also operated a training facility and a sports management firm. Despite the fact that the majority of his ventures failed, his hopes were always high, and he continued to try.

LaVar once stated that he does not believe in living life according to a script; instead, he prefers to write a new chapter every day with his strong will and charisma.

As a seasoned athlete and entrepreneur, LaVar advises people to avoid making fake friends and instead form strong bonds.

The daring linebacker is a fantastic example of success, adversity, and inspiration.

Personal life, Wife, and Children

LaVar Arrington is happily married to his wife, Trishia Johnson.

LaVar and Trishia met each other during one of LaVar’s charity functions in DC. They have been together for more than 14 years.

Moreover, LaVar and Trishia are blessed with four beautiful children three daughters named Marlee Arrington, Laila Arrington, and Penn Arrington, and a son named LaVar.

LaVar considers himself a lucky man for having his wife and children. The couple remains strong together, and there have been no signs of divorce.

Not to mention there were also rumors of LaVar dating Serena Williams, an American tennis player. But it is unknown when and for how long.

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Motorcycle Accident

Life often puts you in one after another bad circumstance that will throw you off. In 2007, June, it was LaVar’s time to face one.

He had a serious motorcycle accident in Maryland when he broke his right forearm, and lower vertebrae and had deep cuts. Yet, he sustained them all to move forward with the same agility.

Social Media Presence

His Instagram has 20.9k followers and his Twitter has 76.1k followers.