Date of Birth: May 1, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Wes Welker is a former American football wide receiver and coach who gained fame for his exceptional performance in the National Football League (NFL). Born on May 1, 1981, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Welker played college football at Texas Tech University, where he became known for his agility, quickness, and sure-handed catching ability. Despite being undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft, he signed with the San Diego Chargers as a free agent. Welker’s career took off when he joined the New England Patriots in 2007, where he became a pivotal part of their offense, setting records for receptions and receiving yards. He later played for the Denver Broncos and the St. Louis Rams before retiring as a player. After retirement, Welker transitioned into coaching and currently serves as the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers.
5 Interesting Facts about Wes Welker
1. Wes Welker holds the record for the most receptions in a single season by an undrafted player with 123 catches in 2009.
2. He was the first player in NFL history to record five 100-catch seasons.
3. Welker is tied for the most receptions in a single Super Bowl game, with 11 catches in Super Bowl XLII.
4. He played in five Pro Bowls and was selected as a First-Team All-Pro twice.
5. Despite his smaller stature at 5’9″, Welker became one of the most reliable and productive slot receivers in NFL history.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Wes Welker
1. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
2. “It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.”
3. “You have to be able to forget about mistakes and play the next play.”
4. “Football is a game of inches, and every inch counts.”
5. “The secret to my success is that I never gave up, even when the odds were against me.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Wes Welker’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Wes Welker and his wife, Anna Burns Welker, have three children together. Their names are Caroline Welker, Carter Welker, and Coleman Welker.
Relevant Links
1. [Wes Welker’s NFL Profile](https://www.nfl.com/players/wes-welker/
3. [Wes Welker’s Coaching Profile](https://www.49ers.com/team/coaches-roster/wes-welker
4. [Wes Welker’s Biography on ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/5684/wes-welker
5. [Interview with Wes Welker](https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/05/06/wes-welker-interview-49ers-coaching
