Jesse Palmer

Birth Name:

Jesse James Palmer

Birth Place:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actor

Won the University of Florida's Fergie Ferguson Award
During his time at the University of Florida, he ranked 11th on career-record list with 3,755 yards passing and 12th in career touchdown passes with 31
Is the son of Bill Palmer, who played in the CFL with the Ottawa Rough Riders, and Susan Palmer, a fashion model
Drafted in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft by the New York Giants
His broadcasting career began at FOX Sports Net as an analyst for the Arena Football League
Joined ESPN in 2007 as a college football analyst
Retired from the Canadian Football League in 2007 after spending time on the developmental roster for the Montreal Alouettes
Spent five seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers
Best known as a studio analyst and sports commentator for ESPN/ABC and a football analyst for TSN
Appeared in Season 5 of "The Bachelor" on ABC and was the first Canadian bachelor

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