Jesse Palmer

Football player and sportscaster

Jesse Palmer - Football player and sportscaster
Born

October 5th, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

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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