Kelvin Benjamin Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, NFL

Kelvin Benjamin is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons.

He is best known for his impressive rookie season with the Carolina Panthers in 2014 when he had over 1,000 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.

He played for the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, but injuries and inconsistency hindered his career.

In 2021, he attempted to return as a tight end with the New York Giants but was cut before the season began.

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  • Full name: Kelvin Shawon Benjamin
  • Date of birth: February 5, 1991
  • Age: 33 years old
  • male
  • Birthplace: Belle Glade, Florida, USA
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Former NFL player
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
  • Parents: Not applicable
  • Siblings: Not applicable
  • Partner: Khloe
  • Children: Kelvin Jr. Benjamin (son), Kelyiah Benjamin (daughter)
  • Relationship status: Dating
  • Net worth: 6 million USD

Early life and education

Kelvin Benjamin, now 33, was born on February 5, 1991 in Belle Glade, Florida, to an American mother and a Jamaican father, who was deported when Benjamin was very young. He had a difficult childhood and spent time in a juvenile detention center.

He played football, basketball and track at Glades Central High School, where he was a four-star recruit.

He attended Florida State University from 2011 to 2013, where he won a BCS national championship and was named a first-team All-American in his final season. He majored in social sciences.

Personal life

Kelvin Benjamin has a son named Kelvin Jr., born in 2014 with ex-girlfriend Briona Mae. He also has a daughter named Kelyiah, born in 2017, with his current girlfriend Khloe.

He did not reveal the names of his parents or siblings, but he said that he had a close relationship with his mother and that she was his inspiration.

Career

Kelvin Benjamin was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and had a promising rookie season with over 1,000 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.

However, he tore his ACL in 2015 and missed the entire season. He returned in 2016 with 941 yards and seven touchdowns, but his performance declined in 2017 and he was traded to the Buffalo Bills midway through the season.

He struggled with the Bills and was released in 2018. He then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs but failed to make much of an impact.

He did not play in the NFL in 2019 or 2020 and attempted to return as a tight end with the New York Giants in 2021, but he was cut before the season started. He announced his retirement from football in August 2021.

Net value

Kelvin Benjamin’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million. He makes most of his money from NFL contracts, endorsements, and investments.

In 2014, he signed a four-year, $7.66 million contract with the Panthers, which included a $3.96 million signing bonus.

Argumentative

Kelvin Benjamin has faced several controversies during his career, such as being criticized by teammates and former coaches about his weight and work ethic as well as being accused of sexual assault by a woman in 2014. However, the case was dropped due to insufficient evidence.

He also had a heated exchange with former quarterback Cam Newton before a 2018 preseason game and was called out by Giants head coach Joe Judge for refusing to follow team rules in 2021 .

Social Media

  • Instagram: @kb13zone
  • Twitter: @kelvinbenjamin

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