Eddie George is a former American Football player, a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on September 24, 1973, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. His net worth is reported to have exceeded $200,000 as of early 2016. Along with his successful football career, he has ventured into acting, analysis, and landscape architecture.
George attended Abington Senior High School and later transferred to the Fork Union Military Academy. He excelled in sports and eventually attended Ohio State University, majoring in landscape design and becoming a valuable player for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1995. In 1996, he joined the NFL with the Houston Oilers, later renamed the Tennessee Titans. He amassed numerous accolades during his career and finished with over 10,000 rushing yards.
After retiring from football in 2005, George pursued a career in television, acting, and business. He also expanded his philanthropic contributions and started a fitness products company called EGX Lifestyle. Additionally, he has ventured into the restaurant business and owns establishments in Nashville, Tennessee, and Columbus, Ohio.
George is married to Tamara Johnson-George, an actress and a member of the R&B musical trio Sisters with Voices. The couple has a son, and George also has a son from a previous relationship.
To find out more about Eddie George, visit his Twitter and Instagram accounts.