How Long Has Ted Ginn Jr Been in the NFL?
Ted Ginn, Jr. has been in the NFL for 12 seasons. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 1st round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Introduction
Ted Ginn Jr is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins ninth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers
Early Life and College Career
Ted Ginn Jr. was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 12, 1985. He attended Glenville High School, where he was a three-sport star in football, basketball and track. In football, Ginn was named the USA Today Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2002. He also set state records in the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles.
Ginn originally committed to play football at Ohio State University, but he eventually chose to attend the University of Michigan. As a freshman at Michigan in 2003, Ginn had hurdles placed in front of his dorm room to help him stay focused on track and field. He won the Big Ten Conference championship in the 110-meter hurdles that year and finished second in the conference meet in the 200-meter dash.
As a sophomore, Ginn decided to focus solely on football. He became one of the most explosive players in college football, helping lead Michigan to an appearance in the Rose Bowl. Ginn had nine touchdown receptions and three rushing touchdowns as a junior in 2006. He also had two punt return touchdowns and one kickoff return touchdown that season.
NFL Career
Ted Ginn Jr. was drafted 9th overall in the 1st round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He played for the Dolphins from 2007-2009, and then for the San Francisco 49ers from 2010-2012. In 2013, he joined the Carolina Panthers, and he has been with the team ever since. In total, Ted Ginn Jr. has been in the NFL for 13 seasons.
Personal Life
Ted Ginn Jr. is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins ninth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals.
Ginn was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Theodore and Donnette Ginn Sr. He attended Glenville High School in Cleveland, where he was a letterman in football, basketball and track. In football, he was a two-time All-Ohio selection and was named the AP Division I co-Offensive Player of the Year as a senior after catching 43 passes for 820 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also had seven interceptions and two kickoff returns for touchdowns that year. In track & field, Ginn competed as a sprinter during his junior and senior years.
Conclusion
Ted Ginn Jr has been in the NFL for 12 seasons, from 2007 to 2019. He has played for the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears.