Donald Driver

Date of Birth: February 2, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Donald Jerome Driver is a former American football wide receiver who spent his entire 14-season career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Born on February 2, 1975, in Houston, Texas, Driver overcame a challenging childhood marked by periods of homelessness to become a star athlete. He attended Alcorn State University, where he excelled in both football and track and field. Selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft, Driver went on to become one of the most reliable and productive receivers in the team’s history. Driver holds the Packers’ all-time records for receptions and receiving yards. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and played a pivotal role in the Packers’ victory in Super Bowl XLV. Off the field, Driver is known for his charitable work through the Donald Driver Foundation, which focuses on education, homelessness, and health and wellness. In addition to his football career, Driver won the 14th season of “Dancing with the Stars,” showcasing his versatile talent. He is also a successful author, having written children’s books and an autobiography.

5 Interesting Facts about Donald Driver

1. Donald Driver was homeless for parts of his childhood and lived in a U-Haul truck at one point.

2. He holds the Green Bay Packers’ all-time records for receptions (743) and receiving yards (10,137).

3. He won the 14th season of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2012.

4. Driver was a four-time Pro Bowl selection during his NFL career.

5. He is an accomplished author, having written several children’s books and an autobiography titled “Driven: From Homeless to Hero, My Journeys On and Off Lambeau Field.”