Mike Vrabel Bio: Wife, Stats, Draft, Son & Net Worth

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Born as Michael George Vrabel, Mike Vrabel is an American football coach. Currently, he serves as a head coach of the Tennessee Titans, an NFL team based in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Previously, he played college football for Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Furthermore, he also played at Ohio State, where he bagged consensus All-American honors.

Vrabel started his coaching career with Ohio State. He then worked as a linebacker at Houston Texans. Eventually, in 2018, Tennessee hired him as a head coach. 

As a coach, he coached prominent NFL players like J.J Watt, Jadevon Clowney, and Whitney Mercilus. 

Mike Vrabel
Mike Vrabel, 45, Former NFL Player and Coach

He also played with Tom Brady while playing with the New England Patriots.

There is a lot more info about Vrabel’s coaching career, professional success, and many more. Stay stick with us.

Mike Vrabel: Quick Facts

Full Name Michael George Vrabel 
Birth Date August 14, 1975
Birth Place Akron, Ohio
Nick Name Frank Beamer
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Ethnicity Macedonian
Education Ohio State University
Horoscope Leo
Father  Chuck Vrabel
Mother  Herma Beamer
Siblings Annalise, Laura
Age 48 years old
Height 1.93m/ 6’4″
Weight 118 kg/ 261 lb
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Brown
Build Athletic
Profession Football Coach to Tennessee Titans
Previous Teams Ohio State, Houston Texans
Position Head Coach
Active Years 1993 – present
Marital Status Married
Wife Jennifer
Kids Two sons named Tyler & Carter
Net Worth $11 million
Social Media Twitter
Merch Football Card, Signed Rookie Card
Last Update March, 2024

Mike Vrabel | Early Life & College Career

The greatest coach of the NFL, Mike Vrabel, was born in Akron, Ohio. His full name is Michaell George Vrabel. By nationality, he is American and belongs to the Macedonian ethnic group.

He was born in the year 1975. Born in August, his zodiac sign is Leo.

Grew up with the passion of football, he joined Walsh Jesuit High School. During high school, he was a standout on the football team.

The Greatest NFL coach College Career

After high school graduation, Vrabel got a scholarship from Ohio State University. There he played as defensive for three whole seasons.

In his senior year, he was being recognized as a Consensus All-American. Furthermore, he was awarded the Defensive Lineman of the Year in both 1995 and 1996.

Above all, he was also named Ohio-State Football All-Century Team. 

Professional Playing Career

Playing with Steelers

Before embarked on the coaching world, Vrabel was a lucrative linebacker. He started his NFL career with Pittsburgh Steelers in 1997.

Vrabel spent four seasons with the Steelers. His most unforgettable game came against the New England Patriots when he sacked Drew Bledsoe in the1997-98 Divisional Playoffs.

Furthermore, his team clinches the victory with a 7-6 win.

The stint with New England Patriots

Vrabel joined Patriots in 2001 as a free agent. He played in every game as a defense.

While playing with the team, he was part of three Super Bowls in four years (2001, 2003, 2004) and made the First-team All-Pro selection and the Pro Bowl in 2007.

Furthermore, he was also selected to start a Pro Bowl: in January 2008. Besides that, he was honored with the NFL All-Pro team in 2007. 

After spending eight seasons with the Patriots, he was sent to Kansas City Chiefs in 2009.

Vrabel Journey with Kansas City Chiefs

Mike Vrabel got started his playing career with the Steelers. He later spent eight seasons with the Patriots.

His journey with both NFL teams was impeccable. However, with Chiefs, Vrabel had spent just one season.

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Vrabel Awards & Accomplishments

The legendary figure of the NFL world has numerous awards and accomplishments. He won the 3× Super Bowl championship as a player (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX), First Team All-Pro 2007,  and Pro Bowl 2007.

Besides these awards, he also bagged the New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team, Sports Illustrated All-Decade Team (2000–2009), and 2× Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (1995, 1996)

Mike Vrabel of Hall of Famer

In 2020, he was named to Ohio State Football All-Century Team. In the Year 2012, he has been inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. 

Coaching Career of Mike Vrabel

After retiring from his playing career, he joined Ohio State as a linebackers coach in 2011. He later worked as a defensive line coach for Ohio, from 2012 to 2013. 

Mike Vrabel went to Houston Texans as a linebackers coach

After coaching for Ohio State, Vrabel’s joined Houston Texans, where he worked as a linebacker. As a coach, he spends three seasons with the Texans.

Furthermore, in 2016, he got a coaching offer from San Fransico 49ers of defensive coordinator. However, he declined the offer.

In January 2017, Texans provided him the position of defensive coordinator.

As a coach, he coached some big names of the NFL, including J.J Watt, Jadeveon Clowney, and Benardick McKinney.

Mike Vrabel Head Coach-Tennessee Titans

On January 20, 2018, Vrabel agreed on a four-year contract with Titans as a head coach.

He was the 19th head coach in franchise history. His first career win came in a second week against Houston Texans. His team won the game with 20-17.

In September 2018, Vrabel led his team with a 26-23 victory over defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. 

Vrabel’s becomes the first head coach who manages to win multiple playoff games within the first two years. 

As a head coach, in his regular season, he had 29 wins, 19 lost with 0 ties. Furthermore, in the postseason, he lost to Kanas City Chiefs in AFC Championships.

Above all, his team also lost to Baltimore Ravens in AFC Wild Card Game. 

Vrabel’s Coaching Timeline

  • 2018-20: Head Coach of Tennessee Titans
  • 2017:  Defensive Coordinator of Houston Texans
  • 2014-16:  Linebackers for Houston Texans
  • 2012-13: Defensive Line for Ohio State
  • 2011:  Linebackers Coach at Ohio State

Mike Vrabel: Age, Height & Measurements

Despite in the forties, he has maintained perfect health and personality.

Mike has a perfect height of 6 feet 4 inches, which is around 1.93m. Furthermore, his billed weight is 261 lbs, 118 kg.

The color of his eye is dark brown, whereas his hair color is also dark brown. His shoe size is 10 (American). 

He is not popular for his tattoo as he has not inked tattoo on his body. 

Personal Life, Wife, and Kids

Mike Vrabel celebrated the marriage with his long-term girlfriend, Jen, after having an affair. The duo met in Ohio State.

Likewise, the couple celebrated their marriage ceremony in 1999. Also, Vrabel’s wife works as a Dental Hygienist and supports her husband in every life step.

The beautiful couple has two children, Tyler and Carter. Vrabel’s elder son Tyler is also following in the footsteps of his father.

Mike Vrabel with his family
Mike Vrabel with his family

He plays as an offensive line for the Boston College Eagles Football team. His younger son Carter committed to play baseball for Wabash Valley College in 2019.

Vrabel and Jen’s Dream House

Currently, the couple resides in Forest Hills, Nashville. The duo gets the perfect home in the Forrest Hills area.

It is a 6,100 square foot, custom-built home that boasts six bedrooms along with eight bathrooms.

Mike Vrabel house
Mike Vrabel house

The home is on a two-acre lot and has an attractive basement.

Furthermore, it includes quartz kitchen counters with a waterfall edge on the island, vaulted ceilings, and in-built audio systems.

Philanthropic Work and Controversy

Like Tiger Woods, David Beckham, and Derek Jeter, Vrabel believes in charity and involves philanthropic work. He was the founder of the 2 and 7 foundations.

He founded the organization and his former Ohio State Buckeye football players, including Ryan Miller and Luke Fickell.

The goal of the organization is to promote literacy in Ohio and encouraging the young athletes of the community.

Likewise, amidst the pandemic, Mike Vrabel made sure to wear a face mask, and that too with hilarious comments. One of his masks read as “Please give the ball to Derrick Henry.”

Furthermore, you can also visit his website: secondandseven.com

Mike Vrabel’s Salary & Net Worth 

Mike Vrabel started his career as an NFL player. He then worked as a defensive line coach. And, currently, he works as a head coach to Tennessee Titans.

By reaching all NFL milestones, it is quite certain; he has maintained a perfect bank balance through his earnings.

Let’s dig more about his salaries and earnings. He agreed on a four-year deal with the Titans. This deal surely pays him an outstanding salary.

He has bought a beautiful house with his remarkable salary and earnings, which we have talked about in the above lines.

As per the sources, Mike Vrabel’s has an estimated net worth of $11 million, increasing day by day. 

Social Media Involvements

The head coach of Titans is popular on social networking sites. He has massive followers. 

It seems he is only active on Twitter. He has not made his Instagram account. Furthermore, he is also not available on Facebook.

The head coach of Tennessee Titans has 76.8k followers on Twitter and 841 followers.

Schedule 

As a coach, Mike Vrabel has a tight schedule and it starts early in the morning at 4:30 a.m. it is quickly followed by his workout routine in the fitness room. 

Right after his workout, he devours his breakfast and starts his work with team meetings. For the whole day long, Mike works out on different players, attends planning, and board meetings. 

Lastly, he gets off his work at exactly 6 p.m. 

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

Who is Mike Vrabel’s?

Mike currently serves as the head coach of Tennessee Titans. Previously, he was the Linebackers coach and defensive coordinator for Houston Texans.

Does Vrabel also coach at Ohio? What is his coaching statistic like?

Yes, his coaching career started with Ohio State as a Linebackers Coach. He then worked for the same team as a Defensive line Coach.

As for his coaching statistic, Mike maintains a season record of 29–19 (.604), a postseason record of 2–2 (.500), and a career record of 31–21 (.596). 

Which Team did Mike Vrabel play for? What is his bench press record?

Before landing in the coaching world, he played for Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs. As for his 225 lb bench press, Mike maintains a record of 23 reps. 

Who is the wife of Vrabel’s and what is his profession?

The name of his loving and caring wife is Jen. She works as a dental hygienist. 

Who are the children of Mike Vrabel’s?

Tyler and Carter are his children. His elder son Tyler also plays football at the Boston College Eagles football team. 

What happened to Mike Vrabel?

Well, Mike Vrabel is usually the one who updates and gives details on every player’s injury. At present, he struggles with Covid. 

As per the sources, Mike initially suffered from a sore throat and now he has tested positive and is following the covid protocols. 

What is Mike Vrabel’s NFL career statistic like?

Mike Vrabel maintains a career statistic of 740 tackles, 57 sacks, 11 interceptions, 19 forced fumbles, and 12 defensive touchdowns. 

Which jersey number did Mike Vrabel use to wear?

Mike Vrabel wore jersey number 50 for the New England Patriots. 

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