Colton Underwood Biography
Colton Underwood is an American reality television personality, actor, and former professional football player who played defensive end at Illinois State and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He was on the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles and after being released by the Raiders, he became a contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelorette. Additionally, Colton was announced as the lead of the 23rd season of The Bachelor and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers on May 10, 2014.
Underwood was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 3, 2014, and he returned to the Chargers after 20 days where he was signed to the squad. Moreover, on September 4, 2018, ABC announced that Underwood would star in the 23rd season of The Bachelor, and after two years Variety announced that Underwood was in production for his own unscripted series on Netflix.
The six-episode series, Coming Out Colton, premiered on Netflix on December 2, 2021, and he is the first lead in Bachelor franchise history to come out as gay. Moreover, Colton founded the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation to raise money for cystic fibrosis research and medical equipment in January 2016. READ ALSO: The Untold Story of Craig Morgan: Sons, Songs, Wife, Net Worth & Full Bio
Colton Underwood Age, Birthday, Nationality, and Ethnic Background
Colton Underwood is 31 years old and was born on January 26, 1992, in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States of America. He is an American citizen and of white ethnicity. Nevertheless, he normally celebrates his birthday on January 26 every year.
Colton Underwood Height, Weight, as well as Other Body Measurements
Underwood stands at an average height of 6 feet 3 inches (approximately 1.91 m) and maintains an average body weight of around 115kg.
Colton Underwood Education Background
Underwood attended Washington Community High School where he graduated in 2010. Later, graduated from Illinois State University where he followed in his father’s footsteps to play college football for the Redbirds.
Colton Underwood’s Parents and Siblings/ Family
Underwood was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States of America to caring and supportive parents. He is the son of Scott and Donna Underwood who were both star athletes at Illinois State University. Moreover, his father played college football for the Illinois State Redbirds and his wife Donna played volleyball. Nevertheless, Colton was raised by his younger brother Connor Underwood.
Colton Underwood Wife/ Spouse/ Partner and Children
Colton is engaged but not married yet the moment. Drawing back to his love life, from 2016 to 2017, he dated gymnast Aly Raisman after he asked her out in a video. Later began dating speech pathology student Cassie Randolph after meeting her on season 23 of The Bachelor.
Underwood and Cassie Randolph have been dating from November 2018 until May 2020. However, he later came out as gay in an interview with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on April 14, 2021. Additionally, Underwood was reported to be dating Democratic strategist Jordan C. Brown on September 1, 2021, after the two were spotted vacationing together in Hawaii. Furthermore, the two are currently engaged.
Colton Underwood Netflix
On April 14, 2021, Variety announced that Underwood was in production for his own unscripted series on Netflix. The six-episode series, Coming Out Colton, premiered on Netflix on December 2, 2021, and he is the first lead in Bachelor franchise history to come out as gay.
Colton Underwood Football
Colton is a former professional football player who played defensive end at Illinois State and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. Moreover, he was on the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles, and after being released by the Raiders, he became a contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelorette.
Colton Underwood The Bachelor Season Finale
Colton was announced as the lead of the 23rd season of The Bachelor. Moreover, he became a contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelorette. On September 4, 2018, ABC announced that Underwood would star in the 23rd season of The Bachelor and after two years Variety announced that Underwood was in production for his own unscripted series on Netflix
Colton Underwood and Jordan Brown
Underwood is currently dating Democratic strategist Jordan C. Brown on September 1, 2021, after the two were spotted vacationing together in Hawaii and the two are currently engaged.
Colton Underwood Interview
Colton came out as gay in an interview with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on April 14, 2021. He was reported to be dating Democratic strategist Jordan C. Brown on September 1, 2021, after the two were spotted vacationing together in Hawaii and the two are currently engaged.
Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph
Underwood began dating speech pathology student Cassie Randolph after meeting her on season 23 of The Bachelor. Moreover, the two have been dating from November 2018 until May 2020.
Colton Underwood and Lucy Hale
Hale cleared the rumor that she once dated Underwood and also praised him for embracing his sexuality.
Colton Underwood Salary
Underwood is an American reality television personality, actor, and former professional footballer. Colton earns a decent annual salary of around $150,000 per year.
Colton Underwood Net Worth
Underwood has managed to accumulate an estimated net worth of around $1 million dollars.
Colton Underwood NFL
Underwood was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He was on the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles.