Willie McGinest – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements	43-34-16 inches
Bodytype	Strong
Height	6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
Weight	122 kg (270 lbs)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black

Nickname	Willie
Gender	Male
Age	52 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth	December 11, 1971
Full Name	William Lee McGinest Jr
Profession	Football Linebacker
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Long Beach, California, United States
Religion	Christianity
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius

A former American football linebacker, William Lee McGinest Jr. who is known for playing 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was also drafted by the New England Patriots’ 4th overall in the 1994 NFL Draft. He has been in this field since his college days as he played football at USC at his college.

Career

From 1990 to 1993, the football player, McGinest played football at the University of Southern California. He wore the number 55. Also, he earned all-conference honors three straight years and All-American acclaim.

During his senior year, he was a Lombardi Award finalist. Also, he earned All-American and All-Pac-10 Conference honors.

Willie McGinest completed his collegiate career with 193 tackles (134 solos), 29 sacks (171 yards), 48 tackles for loss (238 yards), and 26 passes batted away. McGinest received a degree in public administration from USC in 1994.

In 2006, McGinest also contracted with the Cleveland Browns, head coach Romeo Crennel, a Patriots’ defensive coordinator during his stunts in New England. However, McGinest made his prolific career and has earned a lot of rewards and honors in his sports career.

Achievements

He is notable for his NFL records- Most career postseason sacks (16), Most sacks in a playoff game: 4.5 (2005), and gained famed for having Patriots franchise records- Most fumble return touchdowns (2) (tied with 5 others.

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Willie McGinest Education

Qualification: Long Beach Polytechnic High School, University of Southern California

Willie McGinest Career

Profession: Football Linebacker

Known For: who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL)

Net Worth: $12 Million Approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Willie McGinest

Mother: Joyce McGinest

Sister: Tanisha McGinest, Lisa Giles

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Gloriana Clark

No. of Children: 2

Daughter: Halie, Rylie

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Who is Willie McGinest?

Willie McGinest is an American football linebacker, born on 11 December, 1971 in Long Beach, California, United States.

How old is Willie McGinest?

Willie McGinest is 52 years old as of April 2024.

How tall is Willie McGinest?

Willie McGinest is 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m).