There are numerous talented dancers impressing the audience on ‘Dancing with the Stars’. One of the contestants of the American dancing reality show is Jordin Sparks. Born in December 1989, she has been setting the dance floor on fire with Brandon Armstrong. It’s worth noting that Armstrong is a professional 29-year-old dancer.
Jordin Sparks, along with Armstrong, has been impressing the judges. She has already made it to the sixth week of the show. Sparks has amazingly showcased her rumba and salsa skills on the stage. However, the 33-year-old holds several other talents as well, including singing.
The Arizona-born star has won the popular singing reality show American Idol as well. Jordin Sparks won it in 2007 at the age of 17, becoming the youngest contestant to do so. However, this is not the only reason why she has gained the limelight. Sparks is the daughter of a former NFL player who impressed everyone with his football skills.
Who is the father of Jordin Sparks?
Jordin Sparks comes from an influential family and is the daughter of NFL star Phillippi Dwain Sparks. Born in April 1969, Sparks attended Maryvale High School and graduated from there in 1987. After that, he went to Glendale Community College from 1987 to 1989. The father of the singer played for the college’s football team as well.
After that, Phillippi Dwain joined Arizona State University before making his NFL debut. He played as a cornerback in the league. Sparks entered the NFL in 1992 with the New York Giants. The team drafted him as their 41st pick in the 2nd round of the NFL draft that year. The 54-year-old player stayed with the team for 8 years.
THATS MY DAD!! SPARKSSSSS #22 #deuceduece #fatherspride https://t.co/I9241u3cOw
— Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks) December 8, 2021
The father of Jordin Sparks played opposite cornerback Jason Heath Sehorn during his time with the Giants. In 2000, Sparks went on to join the Dallas Cowboys. He stayed with the team for only one year. In August 2001, the cornerback announced his retirement from the NFL after playing 9 years.
Throughout his NFL career, the father of Jordin Sparks inspired many young talents. Though he couldn’t win any Super Bowl, he surely won many hearts with his gameplay.
Phillippi Dwain Sparks’ NFL stats and net worth
Phillippi Dwain Sparks was one of the best cornerbacks of his time. Considering his exceptional performance, the Giants signed a contract extension with him in 1996. It was a huge $9 million contract for 4 years. The deal included a signing bonus of $3 million as well. After that, he signed a 5-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys including a signing bonus of $1.5 million.
The father of Jordin Sparks made a good amount of money during his time in the NFL. The 5-foot-11 player presently holds a net worth of $10 million even after retirement. However, he deserved all the money he earned considering his performance in the league.
During his 9-year NFL career, Phillippi Dwain had a total of 492 tackles. He also had 27 interceptions and 19 pass deflections. The Oklahoma-born cornerback made sure that people remember him ever after his retirement. Just like him, his daughter Jordin Sparks is also impressing everyone now. The star player must be a proud father considering Jordin’s talent.