Biography
Markus Golden (born March 13, 1991) is an American football player for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at the University of Missouri and was drafted by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
After being selected to the Pro Bowl and recording 12 tackles as a rookie, Markus Golden suffered an Achilles tendon injury in Week 4 of 2016, ending his season. On September 7, 2017, Markus Golden was injured after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in training camp.
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| Full name: | Markus Gold |
| Born: | March 13, 1991 (age 33) |
| Place of birth: | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Current team: | Arizona Cardinals (#44 / Defender) |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.91 minutes |
| Parents: | Markus Eberhart, Rhonda Gold |
| Siblings: | Sherman Gold |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Football winger |
| Net worth: | 5 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Markus Golden was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 13, 1991, and grew up in the suburbs of the city. He played high school football at Normandy High School.
As a senior, he was named All-Conference and All-District. He then attended the University of Missouri, where he played college football for the Tigers from 2009 to 2012.
Markus Golden’s mother is an African-American woman named Rhonda Golden. Markus Eberhart is his father, and he has German ancestry. Markus Golden is the youngest member of the family, and he maintains a close relationship with everyone, especially his mother. Sherman Golden is the name of his older brother.
Markus Golden received part of his high school education at Affton High School. After graduating from high school, he attended and graduated from the University of Missouri, where he participated in several sports activities. He also attended Hutchinson Community College.
Personal life
In his spare time, Markus Golden enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, and playing video games.
He seems to be single at the moment and it is not clear whether he has a girlfriend or not. The young athlete prefers to keep his personal life and relationships away from the media.
Career
Markus Golden achieved school records as a linebacker and running back at Affton High School. He ran for 1,139 yards and 16 touchdowns in his junior season, setting school records with 168 tackles and 16 sacks.
He ran for 2,264 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior, along with 108 tackles and 10 sacks. As a freshman at Hutchinson, Markus Golden made 90 tackles, including 26 tackles for loss and 10 sacks, along with five forced fumbles and a pair of blocked shots.
Markus Golden has been a positive contributor despite joining Missouri later than expected due to complications with his center. He has played in all 12 games (mostly on special teams), recording 10 tackles and forcing one fumble. He has also contributed significantly on several special teams teams.
Markus Golden led United to finish 2013 as a junior with 55 tackles for the season, contributing 13 tackles for loss, 6.5 clearances and 8 passes broken up. He played around 40% of the snaps behind Kony Ealy and Michael Sam.
Markus Golden accepted an invitation to the 2015 Senior Bowl; the invitation was announced on December 24, 2014. He impressed scouts and team representatives at Senior Bowl practice with his ability to reach quarterbacks.
Markus Golden participated in the Reese’s Senior Bowl on January 24, 2015, and had a tackle for a four-yard loss while playing for Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley’s South team, which lost 34–13 to the North. He attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, along with 54 other defensive players.
Net worth
Markus Golden’s net worth is $5 million. He signed a four-year, $5.4 million contract with the Cardinals in 2016 and is currently in the second year of that contract.
In 2018, he earned a base salary of $1.2 million with a $400,000 signing bonus and a $50,000 roster bonus. His 2019 salary will be $2.5 million, with a $400,000 signing bonus and a $50,000 roster bonus.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @Markusgolden
- Twitter Username: @Markusgolden
