Jesse Palmer
Football player and sportscaster
Born
October 5th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. Transitioned to broadcasting, serving as a sportscaster for ESPN and as a co-host on 'The Bachelor'. Gained recognition for analysis during college football coverage and has appeared in various media outlets.
Played for the New York Giants
Served as a co-host on 'The Bachelor'
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