Former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. Sanchez played college football at the University of Southern California, and was selected as the fifth overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was named the starter in 2008, and led USC to a 12–1 record and won the Rose Bowl against Penn State.
Mark Sanchez
Born Mark Travis John Sanchez on November 11, 1986 in Long Beach, California, to parents Nick Sr. and Olga Sanchez, his parents divorced when he was four years old. Mark and his brothers, Nick Jr. and Brandon, stayed with their father but their mother remained involved in their upbringing. In 2013, Sanchez began dating the Andorran socialite Alana Kari.
Mark Sanchez Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 11 November 1986
Birth Place: Long Beach, California, USA
Birth Name: Mark Travis John Sanchez
Nickname: Mark
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Occupation: American football quarterback
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White (Mexican)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Mark Sanchez Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 232 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 105 kg
Height in Feet: 6′ 2″
Height in Meters: 1.88 m
Body Build/Type: Athletic
Chest: 48 in (122 cm)
Biceps: 16.5 in (42 cm)
Waist: 38 in (96.5 cm)
Shoe Size: N/A
Mark Sanchez Family Details:
Father: Nick Sr. Sanchez (Fire captain for the Orange County Fire Authority, Member of National urban search and rescue team)
Mother: Olga Sanchez
Spouse/Wife: Unmarried
Children: No
Siblings: Brandon Sanchez (Brother) (Mortgage Broker), Nick Jr. Sanchez (Older Brother) (Business Litigator) (Agent)
Mark Sanchez Education:
Santa Margarita High School
Mission Viejo High School
University of Southern California
Mark Sanchez Facts:
*Born on November 11, 1986 in Long Beach, California, he is of Mexican descent.
*His parents split when Mark was 4.
*He rose to prominence in 2007 due to injuries suffered by starting quarterback John David Booty.
*He was drafted 5th overall by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft after playing college football at USC.
*He is a fan of musical theater.
*He is close friends with Konrad Reuland, whom he had known since elementary school.
*Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.