Biography
Andy Dalton – An American Quarterback Representing Cincinnati Bengals in The NFL
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Who is Andy Dalton?
Andy Dalton is an American football quarterback of the NFL (National Football League) for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was born on October 29, 1987, in Katy, Texas to Gregory Jerome Dalton and Tina Denise (Payne) Dalton. Andy was born with the birth sign Scorpio. Furthermore, he holds an American nationality, and as per ethnicity, he belongs to mixed. With a height of 1.88 m and weight about 100 kg, he has been able to maintain his body fit.
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| Celebrated Name | Andy Dalton |
| Profession | Football Quarterback |
| Birth Date | October 29, 1987 |
| Birth Place | Katy, Texas |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | Father: Gregory Jerome Dalton Mother: Tina Denise (Payne) Dalton |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | mixed |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Wife | Jordan Dalton |
| Kids | 2 |
| Net Worth | $22 million |
Education
Andy first attended Katy High School, located in Katy, Texas. In 2004, he split time as a junior. Likewise, in 2005, started his one full season at quarterback as a senior. Later, after completing high school, he enrolled at Texas Christian University.
Career
Andy started his professional career after the Bengals selected him in the 2011 NFL Draft on April 29, 2011. On September 11, 2011, he began his first NFL regular season, on the road against the Cleveland Browns. Then, Andy became the NFL Offensive Rookie of October, on November 3, 2011. In his rookie season, he was the first quarterback in NFL history who was not drafted in the first round for beginning all the 16 games.
Likewise, in the 2012 Pro Bowl, Andy had a record of 99 yards along with 2 touchdowns and a passer rating of 152.1. Moreover, in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs, Dalton and the Bengals faced the Houston Texans on January 5, 2013. Eventually, he completed 26 of 33 passes with the career-high of 78.8%, 2 touchdowns, 282 yards, along with 2 interceptions and 91.8 QBR, on September 8, 2013, as the Bengals loss to the Chicago Bears by 24-21. Andy completed the regular season of 2013, with the 4293 passing yards for 20interceptions, 34 passing touchdowns, and 88.8 passer rating.
In the 2015 season, Andy completed 3250 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Also, in 2015 season, he had the record of 284 yards passing in 27-27 tie with the game against Washington, in the eighth game. This was followed by 204 yards, 207 yards, and 283 yards in the games respectively with Giants, Bills, and Ravens. Subsequently, in the home opener against the game with the Baltimore Ravens in the first week, he threw three interceptions in the first half.
Awards and Honors
Andy has earned numerous achievements from his professional career. The brilliant player became enlisted in the First-team All-MWC in the successive years 2009 and 2010. Also, in the same two years, he became the MWC Offensive Player of the Year. Furthermore, in three years, 2011, 2014, and 2016, he became Pro Bowl in the year.
Personal Life of Andy Dalton
Andy Dalton is a married man. On July 9, 2011, he married Jordan Dalton. Also, the couple was blessed with a son Noah Andrew Dalton in July 2014. Later, in March 2017, the couple gave birth to their second son.
Net Worth
Andy Dalton has earned massive popularity in his career. Similarly, he has been able to accumulate the right amount of money. His net worth is estimated to be about $22 million.
