Jarrett Payton Biography
Jarrett Payton is an American Anchor/Host for WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois, United States sports anchor at 4 and 9 pm. He joined the station in May 2015.
Jarrett Payton Age / Birthday
Payton was born on 26 December 1980 in Chicago, United States. He is 43 years old as of 2023. He celebrates his birthday on 26 December every year.
Jarrett Payton Height / Measurements
Payton is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Jarrett Payton Partner / Wife
Payton is happily married to his lovely wife former Trisha George. The couple tied the Knot on March 4, 2009, in Florida. The wedding date was intentionally set on this date to coincide with Walter Payton’s famous #34 with the Bears. They held their reception at Soldier Field in Chicago on March 7.
Jarrett Payton Kids / Children
Payton is a proud father of two kids a son by the name of Jaden and a daughter by the name of Madison.
Jarrett Payton Family / Relatives
Payton Chicago native was born and raised in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and South Barrington, Illinois. He is the son of Super Bowl-winning running back Walter Payton. Jarrett has a sister by the name of Brittney. In the year of 1993 when he was 12-year-old he gave the induction speech at his father’s induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jarrett wore jerseys numbered 33, 4 (Titans), and 34 (Miami). He chose 33 when he played with the Titans because #34 was retired in honor of Earl Campbell.
Jarrett Payton Education
After studying and graduating from St. Viator High School, Jarrett attended the University of Miami.
Jarrett Payton Career
Payton is a sports anchor for WGN-TV at 4 and 9 pm. He is also a co-host of the weekend sports radio program The Beat on WGN Radio-AM Sundays at 3 pm. He joined the station as a sports reporter and host of CLTV’s Sports Feed.
Jarrett is a former NFL running back. He has hosted his own internet radio show named the Jarrett Payton Show on ChicagolandSportsRadio.com. Payton played for the Montreal Alouettes, the NFL Tennessee Titans, and Toronto Argonauts in the CFL. He also played for the Chicago Slaughter of the Indoor Football League.
Payton works with WGN-TV News where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Dina Bair
- Robin Baumgarten
- Chris Boden
- Tahman Bradley
- Ben Bradley
- Ray Cortopassi
- Alyssa Donovan
- Lourdes Duarte
- Demetrius Ivory
- Mike Janssen
Jarrett Payton Salary
Payton receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Jarrett Payton Net Worth
Through Jarrett’s career as an anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Jarrett Payton Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Payton is active on his social media accounts. He has about 127 K followers on his Facebook Page, about 95 K followers on his Twitter account, and around 45.9 K followers on his Instagram account.