Christopher Rodriguez Jr., popularly known as Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a young but talented National Football League (NFL) player who joined the league in April 2023 after he was drafted by the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft.
In this article, we will dive into his early life, education, career, family and personal life, as well as his finances to know almost everything about them.
Continue reading to learn more about him.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Biography, age and birthday
Rodriguez Jr. is an American football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.
He has been playing football since he was a child and played both high school and college football.
He is a native of McDonough, Georgia and was born to his parents on September 26, 2000, hence, he is 22 years old now. He will be celebrating his 23rd birthday on September 26, 2023.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Height and weight
He stands tall a the height of 5 ft 11 in or 1.80 m and possesses a body weight of 102 kg
Chris Rodriguez Jr. College and draft
He attended Ola High School, where he played high school football. He played center on the offensive line in middle school until he broke his arm in seventh grade; he would be moved to fullback upon returning.
He committed to playing college football at the University of Kentucky. He enrolled at the University in 2018 after high school and played football for the school’s team until 2022 when he graduated.
He graduated with a degree in community and leadership development in May 2022 and is second in Kentucky history in career rushing touchdowns and third in rushing yards.
He was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Team, jersey number and position
He currently plays for the Washington Commanders who selected him in the 2023 NFL Draft. He plays as a Running back and his jersey number is 23.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Family, girlfriend, kids, parents, siblings
He is the son of the late Stephanie Thornton and her husband Chris Rodriguez. He is one of three children of his parents, hence, he has two siblings who have been identified as Chyna Thornton and Gabbi Rodriguez.
His mother, Stephanie Thornton, died from lupus in January 2022
He is currently engaged to his long-time girlfriend who has been identified as Jordyn Gauvin. He is not a father yet.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Salary and net worth
He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 12, 2023. His contract with the team is worth $4,017,688, including a $177,688 signing bonus, $177,688 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,004,422.
He has an estimated net worth of $500K as of now.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Instagram and Twitter
Instagram: @crod_jr
Twitter: @CROD_JR
