Who is Eric Decker? Age, Net Worth, Career & Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Appearance

Eric Decker, a former NFL wide receiver, is back in the spotlight with his appearance on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 4. The 34-year-old star is joined on the show by his wife, country singer Jessie James Decker. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Eric Decker has an estimated net worth of $20 million, earned through his successful football career, TV appearances, and business ventures.

Who is Eric Decker? Early Life and Background

Eric Decker was born on March 15, 1987, in Cold Spring, Minnesota. He attended Rocori High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. He won multiple honors including All-Conference, All-Area, and All-Section in all three sports.

In high school football, Decker stood out with 2,156 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns, earning MVP titles twice.

College and NFL Career

Eric Decker played college football at the University of Minnesota and was considered one of the top wide receivers in the country. In 2009, a Sports Illustrated columnist ranked him the third-best wide receiver in college football.

He entered the NFL in 2010, after being drafted by the Denver Broncos, signing a four-year deal worth $2.5 million.

NFL Highlights:

• 2012 Season: 85 catches, 1,064 yards, 13 touchdowns

• 2013 Season: 87 receptions, 1,288 yards, 11 touchdowns

• Reached Super Bowl XLVIII with the Denver Broncos

• Signed a $36.25 million contract with the New York Jets

• Retired from the NFL in 2018

• Earned a total of $29.4 million during his professional football career

Television and Public Life

Eric Decker and his wife starred in their own reality TV show, “Eric & Jessie: Game On,” which aired on E! from 2013 to 2017. The couple became fan favorites for showcasing their family life and off-field chemistry.

Personal Life

Eric Decker married Jessie James Decker on June 22, 2013. Together, they have four children:

• Vivianne (2014)

• Eric II (2015)

• Forrest (2018)

• Denver (2024)

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test

Decker joined the cast of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test alongside his wife Jessie. The show puts celebrities through intense military-style training, testing their mental toughness, endurance, and teamwork.

Jessie revealed that Eric was previously invited to the show but declined due to timing. This season, with the show seeking a married couple, both agreed to join.

The couple appears alongside other celebrities such as Teresa Giudice, Mark Estes, Nick Young, Randall Cobb, and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia.

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