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Jahvid Best Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Wife & More

Jahvid Best

Bio
Real NameJahvid Andre Best
NicknameNot Known
ProfessionAmerican track and field athlete & former American football running back
Physical Stats & More
Heightin centimeters- 178 cm
in meters- 1.78 m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 10"
Weightin Kilograms- 90 kg
in Pounds- 199 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 42 Inches
- Waist: 34 Inches
- Biceps: 18 Inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Track and Field
Professional DebutAt the 2016 USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon
Coach/MentorNot Known
Career Turning PointOn 2nd April 2016, when he qualified for the Rio Olympics.
NFL
Professional DebutOn 30 July 2010 playing with Detroit Lions against Chicago Bears.
Coach/MentorNot Known
Records (main ones)• Most rushing yards (311) in a single game against Washington Huskies.
• 2nd highest Cal single season rushing record (1580 yards).
Career Turning PointIn 2008, when he made Emerald Bowl rushing record (186 yards).
Personal Life
Date of Birth30 January 1989
Age (as in 2017)28 Years
Birth PlaceVallejo, California
Zodiac sign/Sun signAquarius
NationalityAmerican
HometownVallejo, California
SchoolSalesian High School, Richmond, California
CollegeUniversity of California, Berkeley
Educational QualificationsStudying in college since 2013.
FamilyFather- David Best
Jahvid Best with his father
Mother- Lisa Best
Brother- Not Known
Sister- Laurie Best
ReligionNot Known
Ethnicity Afro-Caribbean
HobbiesTraveling, Music, Running
ControversiesIn June 2014, a lawsuit filed by him was dismissed due to his failure to serve the lawsuit.
Girls, Family & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsLora (since 6th grade)
Jahvid Best with his girlfriend Lora
WifeN/A
ChildrenDaughter- N/A
Son- N/A

Jahvid Best

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jahvid Best

  • Does Jahvid Best smoke?: Not Known
  • Does Jahvid Best drink alcohol?: Not Known
  • His name is a combination of “Jah” and the last part of his father’s name “David.”
  • His father, David, originally belongs to St. Lucia.
  • He has a sister named Laurie who is studying at the California State University, Sacramento.
  • During his schooling at California, he played College Football, setting a number of school records.
  • In 2010, during the first round of the NFL Draft, he was drafted by the Detroit Lions.
  • In 2016, he qualified for the Rio Olympics, representing St. Lucia in Track and Field.