Former NFL Star Jordan Gross - Top 5 Facts

Learn all the top 5 facts you didn't know about the former American football player Jordan Gross.

The former American football offensive tackle Jordan Gross's been involved in many activities since his retirement in 2014. He now works for The Panthers Network as a sideline reporter and hosts his own Television broadcast with longtime offensive lineman Travelle Wharton entitled, 'This is Gross,' on Time Warner Cable Sports channel.

Not only this but Jordan Gross also lost 70 pounds in seven months following his departure from the NFL. While this achievement of Jordan definitely piqued people's interest in recent years, many are curious to learn more about him. So below we compiled some interesting facts about the 39-year-old former football player so you get to know him better.

Jordan Gross' Early Life

Jordan Gross was born in Nampa, Idaho. He studied at Fruitland High School in Fruitland, Idaho as a child. At school, Jordan was a letterman in high school football, basketball, and track, and field.

Jordan Gross was born in Nampa, Idaho.
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Jordan Gross was a first-team all-state selection in football as both an offensive and defensive lineman as a senior. He helped his team win the conference championship in his sophomore year. And in basketball, he won all-conference honors. Additionally, Jordan also learned tae kwon do since age 6, earning a black belt ultimately.

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Jordan Gross' Professional Career

Jordan Gross attended the University of Utah, where he played for the Utah Utes football team from 1999 to 2002. He played in the Las Vegas Bowl, where the Mountain West Conference (MWC) champion Utes beat Fresno State by a score of 17-16.

Jordan Gross attended the University of Utah, where he played his college football.
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The next season, Jordan Gross started all 11 games, switching between offensive tackle and offensive guard. His 2002 senior season followed him earning first-team All-MWC selection and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American.

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Jordan Gross's Time at Carolina Panthers

Jordan Gross played for Carolina Panthers for his entire career at the NFL. Panthers drafted him in the first round (eighth overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft.

Jordan Gross played for Carolina Panthers for his entire career at the NFL.
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Jordan started every game in his first season and allowed only three sacks all season. He soon became one of their best players, naming Gross their franchise player on February 19, 2008. They placed the franchise tag on him giving him a one-year $7.45 million deal. After one year, on February 19, 2009, Jordan signed a six-year contract with the Panthers, making him one of the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. On February 25, 2014, Gross announced his retirement from professional football.

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Jordan Gross' Married Life

Jordan Gross is currently married to his wife Dana Gross and they are together for over 19 years now. The two are high school sweethearts and began dating since Jordan's first year of varsity football in high school.

Jordan Gross is currently married to his wife Dana Gross.
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Jordan and Dana share three children together: Teddy, Rainey, and Boone. The family of five currently lives in between the Charlotte Area and Jordan's native Idaho home.

Jordan Gross' Post-Retirement Projects

Jordan Gross's engaged himself in some activities following his retirement in 2014. Jordan went through a successful 70-pound weight loss just seven months after he retired, which was quite an achievement in such a short period of time.

Jordan Gross underwent a 70-pound weight loss just seven months after his retirement in 2014.
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Jordan Gross current works as a sideline reporter for The Panthers Network. He also hosts his own Television broadcast with longtime offensive lineman Travelle Wharton entitled, 'This is Gross,' on Time Warner Cable Sports channel.

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