Ahmad Rashād Biography

Ahmad Rashād is an American Sportscaster and Former Professional Football Player, who was born and brought up in Portland, Oregon, United States of America. Currently, he works at NBC Sports as a sportscaster, previously as a studio analyst, game reporter, and anchor for several sports for NBC and ABC covering NFL, NBA, MLB televised contests.

Ahmad is widely known as the fourth overall selection of the 1972 NFL Draft, taken by the St. Louis Cardinals. He hosted NBA Inside Stuff, the video-clip show Real TV, the reality show Celebrity Mole, and the game show Caesars Challenge among others. He played football for the Ducks under head coach Jerry Frei.

10 Quick Facts About Ahmad Rashād

• Name: Ahmad Rashād
• Age: 72 years
• Birthday: 19 November
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Height: 6 feet 2 inches
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Sportscaster and Former Professional Football Player
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: To be updated
• Net worth: $1 million to $10 million

Ahmad Rashād Age

Rashād is 72 years old as of 2021, he was born on 19 November 1949, in Portland, Oregon, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 19 November every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.

Ahmad Rashād Height

Ahmad stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches.

Ahmad Rashād Weight

Rashād Weighs 93 kg.

Ahmad Rashād Education

Ahmad attended Mount Tahoma High School, where he played high school football in Tacoma, Washington. He then enrolled at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Ahmad Rashād Family

Rashād was born and raised by his parents in Portland. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Ahmad’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Ahmad Rashād Spouse

Ahmad has been married five times, and has divorced four times throughout his life. He married his first wife Deidre Waters in the year 1969. Few years into their marriage the couple parted ways. They had two children.

Rashād married his second wife, Matilda Johnson in the year 1976. Three years later, the proverbial boat of marriage hit the rock. Circumstances surrounding their separation are not yet known. From their marriage, they had two children.

Ahmad married his third wife, actress Phylicia Ayers-Allen, in the year 1985. Phylicia, was known for her work on Cosby Show. He proposed to her on national television earlier 1985. This was during the pregame show of NBC’s broadcast of the Thanksgiving Day football game, between the Detroit Lions and the New York Jets. Their union seemed inseparable and surely for a long period of time it was. Sixteen years down the line, the cake turned sour. They officially divorced in 2001.

Six years later, he married his fourth wife, Sale Johnson. Their union, like the rest of others, did not last long too. They divorved in 2013 after six years.

Rashād is currently married to his Fifth wife Ana Luz Rodriguez-Paz. She is a psychologist in South Florida. The couple tied the knot in 2016. We hope that this becomes the last time Rashad is married.

Matilda Johnson Ahmad Rashād

Matilda Johnson is the second wife to Rashād from 1976 to 1979 .They were blessed with two children, a daughter named Maiyisha (born in 1976), and a son named Ahmad Jr. (born in 1978).

Ahmad Rashād Children

Ahmad is the father of many children. He has Nine children. His six biological kids and three step kids. He also has an adopted grand daughter. From his first wife Deidre Waters, he has two kids. His daughter, Keva, born in 1970 and his son, Sean, born in 1970.

He also has two kids from his second marriage with Matilda Johnson. They have a daughter Maiyisha (born in 1976) and son Ahmad Jr. (born in 1978). He has a stepson Billy Bowles (born 1973). After a year of marriage with actresses, Phylicia, he got a daughter, Condola Phylea Rashād.

Rashād also has three step daughters: Casey Johnson (1977–2010), Jamie Johnson (born 1982) and Daisy Johnson (born 1987). He also adopted Sale Johnson’s granddaughter, Ava-Monroe (born August 14, 2006)

Ahmad Rashād Net Worth

Rashād has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $10 million as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Sportscaster and Former Professional Football Player. Through his various sources of income, Ahmad has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Ahmad Rashād Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Ahmad Rashād.

Ahmad Rashād Wiki

• Full Names: Robert Earl Moore
• Popular As: Ahmad Rashād
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Sportscaster and Former Professional Football Player
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Afro-American
• Religion: Islam
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Ahmad Rashād Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 72 years (2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Date of Birth: 19 November 1949
• Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, United States
• Birthday: 19 November

Ahmad Rashād Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
• Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Ahmad Rashād Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Condola Moore
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Ana Luz Rodriguez-Paz
• Dating / Girlfriend: Divorced Deidre Waters, Matilda Johnson, Phylicia Ayers-Allen and Sale Johnson
• Children: Biological (Keva, Sean, Maiyisha, and Ahmad Jr.) Adopted (Casey Johnson, Jamie Johnson, and Daisy Johnson)

Ahmad Rashād Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $10 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Sportscaster and Former Professional Football Player

Ahmad Rashād Career

He became a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. In November 1970 He was charged with felony theft. He pleaded guilty to a reduced charge, a misdemeanor, in early 1971. He converted from Pentecostalism to Islam in the year 1972. In 1973, he legally changed his name to Ahmad Rashād.

He was the fourth overall selection of the 1972 NFL Draft, taken by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played wide receiver and wingback as a sophomore at Oregon in 1969. In 1971, he moved to running back. Ahmad was an All-American in the same backfield with quarterback Dan Fouts.

On 9th May, 2007, he was named to the College Football Hall of Fame. He played, for two seasons, for the Cardinals. He also played for the Buffalo Bills in 1974. He however, missed the 1975 season after a knee injury in the final pre-season game. After signing as a free agent, he was in the training camp of the expansion Seattle Seahawks.

Rashād was then traded to the Minnesota Vikings days before the start of the 1976 regular season. He played forthe Minnesota Vikings for six years (1976–1982). He earned four Pro Bowl selections from 1978 to 1981 while playing for the team.

The Vikings made it back to the Super Bowl that season, their last appearance through 2018. His professional football career made him a great star. He caught 495 passes for 6,831 yards and 44 touchdowns, while also rushing for 52 yards. His most breathtaking catch of his career happened in a game against the Cleveland Browns. That was towards the end of 1980 .

Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer threw a Hail Mary pass to Rashād that resulted in a come-from-behind 28-23 victory. They also won a Central Division title for the Vikings. This became known as “The Miracle at the Met”, or, alternatively, “The Miracle Catch”. After retiring from his football career, he became a reknown sportscaster.

He covered NFL, NBA, and MLB televised contests as a studio anchor. He was also a game reporter for NBC and ABC, as well as hosting NBA Inside Stuff for 16 seasons. Among the shows he has hosted include: the video-clip show Real TV in 2000, the reality show Celebrity Mole, the game show Caesars Challenge and NBA Access. He has also guest starred on several TV shows.

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Who is Ahmad Rashād?

Ahmad Rashād is an accomplished Sportscaster and Former Professional Football Player, who currently works at NBC Sports as a sportscaster.

How old is Ahmad Rashād?

Rashād is an American national born on 19^th November 1949, in Portland OR.

How tall is Ahmad Rashād?

Ahmad stands at a height of 1.88m.

Is Ahmad Rashād married?

Yes, Rashād is married to Ana Luz Rodriguez-Paz. They got married in 2016.

How much is Ahmad Rashād worth?

Ahmad has an approximate net worth of $10 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports and media industry.

Where does Ahmad Rashād live?

Because of security reasons, Rashād has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Ahmad Rashād dead or alive?

Ahmad is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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