Biography
Isaiah J. Kacyvenski (born October 3, 1977) is a retired American football player and sports philanthropist.
Before pursuing his football career eight years ago, Kacyvenski attended Union-Endicott High School and graduated from Harvard University with a pre-med degree.
In 2000, he was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the NFL draft; he recorded 267 tackles in 90 games over six seasons.
He also played for the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders before retiring in 2008 due to persistent injuries.
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| Full name: | Isaiah J. Kacyvenski |
| Stage name: | Isaiah Kacyvenski |
| Born: | October 3, 1977 (age 46) |
| Place of birth: | Syracuse, New York |
| Nationality: | American |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Spouse • Wife: | Lauren Antos |
| Job: | Football player • Businessman |
| Net worth: | $1,000,000–$2,000,000 |
Early life
Isaiah Kacyvenski grew up in North Endicott, New York.
He is the fifth child in the family and was born on October 3, 1977.
Kacyvenski had a troubled childhood with an alcoholic and abusive father.
However, he had a very good relationship with his mother and stayed with her after his parents divorced when he was nine years old.
Before his parents divorced, Isaiah Kacyvenski and his siblings endured days of hunger and spent less time at home. His mother left for missionary work four years later; leaving him and his siblings in the care of their father. Mr. Kacyvenski had become more sober in his earlier years but had shown little interest in raising his children.
Isaiah Kacyvenski’s best moments were spent playing with his friends at school. He was a talented kid in sports and attracted a lot of attention in his early days. Sadly, he lost his mother in a traffic accident after she was hit by a truck while working on the road.
Education
Isaiah Kacyvenski completed his basic education and attended Union-Endicott High School; where he was an honor student and captain of the school’s football team. His love for American football led him to hope to receive a football scholarship to the University of Notre Dame.
He was also a big Fighting Irish fan and attended their games. During this time, Isaiah Kacyvenski lost his mother. Coincidentally, he received the news on the same day as his biggest high school football game during his senior season. At the end of his senior year, Isaiah Kacyvenski was offered an academic scholarship to study at Harvard University. He was informed by Harvard Crimson football coach; Tim Murphy. Although the Syracuse native was a little skeptical about the offer, his coach convinced him that it was the right move.
Aside from his talent on the field, Isaiah Kacyvenski’s academic achievements were also outstanding. He was assigned the number ’49’ when he arrived at Harvard. A number that coincided with a Bible passage that his mother had marked before she passed away.
Isaiah Kacyvenski started four straight years at Harvard; earned three Ivy League Rookie of the Year awards and was named First Team All-Ivy League. His records were impressive; with a school single-season record of 135 tackles. His overall records at the Academy were 395 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 11 blocked shots, and eight forced fumbles. Before leaving Harvard, he was awarded the Nils V. “Swede” Nelson Award and the Harvard College Male Athlete of the Year Award.
Isaiah Kacyvenski was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL draft. He graduated with a pre-med degree from Harvard; but missed the graduation ceremony, choosing to attend the first days of football training camp. His father attended the event on his behalf and wore his cap and gown to accept his Harvard diploma on his behalf.
In 2011, Kacyvenski received his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Career
Isaiah Kacyvenski’s heroics in college and at Harvard ensured that his reputation preceded him. After joining the Seattle Seahawks, he played over six seasons and recorded 267 tackles in 90 games. His dedication earned him the admiration of his teammates. He was also the team captain for three consecutive years.
In 2002, Isaiah Kacyvenski was given the starting position at Middle Lineback, ahead of Orlando Huff; leading the Seahawks to Super Bowl XL. He left the team on September 30, 2006, to join the St. Louis Rams.
Isaiah Kacyvenski’s time with the Rams was short-lived. He played in ten games before suffering two separate concussions in three weeks. He signed with the Oakland Raiders in July 2007 and was placed on the season-ending injured reserve list a month later. He was eventually released by the Raiders after undergoing surgery for a microfracture in his foot.
The experienced American football player was plagued by recurring injuries; hampering his chances of making a strong comeback to the game. In September 2008, he was advised to retire after a long injury spell.
He was awarded PETA’s Compassionate Action Award in 2008, after becoming the first professional athlete to donate his brain to science. Isaiah Kacyvenski was also elected to the Board of Directors of the Sports Heritage Institute that year and has raised awareness about head injuries, aiming to address the problem in combat sports.
Personal life
Isaiah Kacyvenski’s time outside of sports has proven to be more inspiring. He has been involved in a number of startups and philanthropic projects in recent times.
He is currently the Founder and Managing Partner of Will Ventures; a company dedicated to the advancement of sports technology. He also founded the Sports Innovation Lab many years ago and was an early employee at MC10, an electronics company. He has led the company in various capacities during his tenure as its CEO.
Known as a prominent figure in the fields of technology, sports, biotechnology, consumer, media, and sports medicine, Isaiah Kacyvenski gained attention for his efforts when he appeared as a guest on a 2007 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Isaiah Kacyvenski is married to Lauren Antos.
Prize
- Ivy League Rookie of the Year (1996)
- All-Ivy League Team (1997–1999)
- Harvard Male Athlete of the Year (2000)
- Associated Press All-American 1st Team (1999)
- First AFCA All-American Team (1999)
- First All-American team (1999).
Net worth
Isaiah Kacyvenski currently has an estimated net worth of $1,000,000 – $2,000,000.
He belongs to a select group of wealthy American professional football players and is a household name in American sports.
Social media
- Instagram- @kacyvenski
- Twitter- @isaiahkaz
- Facebook- None
- TikTok- None
- Snapchat- None
- Phone Number – Private
