KaVontae Turpin is a professional American football player. He currently plays for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL as a wide receiver.
Let’s get to know more about KaVontae Turpin.
KaVontae Turpin Wikipedia Facts
Real Name / Full Name | KaVontae Turpin |
Birthday / Date of Birth | August 2, 1996 |
Age | 26 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Born Country | U.S.A. |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Parents | Shayla Turpin |
Profession | Football Player |
Education (High School / College / University) | Neville High School, Texas Christian University |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Spouse | None |
Relationship Status | Single |
Girlfriend | N/A |
Net Worth | $400,000 |
Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook |
Height in Feet | 5 feet 9 inches |
Height in Meter | 1.75 m |
KaVontae Turpin Parents & Family
KaVontae Turpin was born to his mother, Shayla Turpin, and his father whose identity is not yet disclosed. Turpin has not once talked about his father on social media sites or in an interview.
However, he often mentions his mom. Also, many of you may not know but KaVontae has taken his mother’s last name.
Talking of family, Turpin has three siblings in total, two brothers and a sister. His sister Tyzoria Turpin turned 16 years old in September 2022.
KaVontae’s mother, Shayla, is 40 years old.
KaVontae Turpin Net Worth & Salary
KaVontae Turpin’s exact net worth has not been disclosed to the public yet. He signed a three-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys in July 2022.
kaVontae has a base salary of $705,000 which will increase to $985,000 by 2024. Through his contract, he has a total salary of $2,560,000.
KaVontae Turpin Education
KaVontae Turpin attended Neville High School which is located in his hometown in Louisiana.
He then joined Texas Christian University in 2015. He played football throughout his college and high school years.
KaVontae Turpin Career
KaVontae Turpin played collegiate football. In 2021, he joined the FCF Glacier Boyz for a season. Mid-season in 2021, he signed with the Panthers Wroclaw of the European League of Football. In November 2021, he was re-signed by the franchise but he opted to be eligible for the draft of the newly founded USFL.
He was ten drafted by the New Jersey General of the United States Football League (USFL) in the 13th round. He became the league MVP of the inaugural USFL season.
KaVontae Turpin Joined the NFL
KaVontae Turpin signed a three-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL on July 27, 2022.
In his USFL career, he played a total of 10 games with 44 receptions, 540 receiving yards, and an average of 12.3 yards per reception with 4 receiving touchdowns. In his career with the Panthers Wroclaw, he played 5 games with 32 receptions, 374 receiving yards, and an average of 11.7 yards per reception.
KaVontae Turpin Girlfriend
KaVontae Turpin is currently single at the moment. During his career with Texas Christian University, he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend. He pleaded guilty with a chance to clear the conviction from his record.
Due to this, he attended an abuse intervention program. This also ended his collegiate career.
KaVontae Turpin Height & Weight
KaVontae Turpin stands at a height of 5 feet and 9 inches. Translated to meters, he stands 1.75 meters tall.
He weighs 153 lbs, which is 69 kilograms.
KaVontae Turpin Age
When was KaVontae Turpin born? KaVontae Turpin was born on the 2nd of August 1996. He recently celebrated his 26th birthday in the August of 2022.
According to his birthday, his zodiac sign is Leo.
KaVontae Turpin Social Media
KaVontae Turpin’s Instagram account “_kavontaeturpin” currently has 43.8K followers and a total of 13 posts.
His Twitter account “KaVontaeTurpin” was opened in 2011 and he has 13.7K followers at the moment.