Donald Driver is a former wide receiver in the National Football League. He played college football for Alcorn State University and was selected in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Moreover, Donald is most recognized for co-hosting the statewide television series Inside The Huddle with Donald Driver, with Drew Smith, The WLUK’s sports director. He also competed in and won season 14 of the television show Dancing With The Stars.

Furthermore, Donald is an Olympic-class high jumper who can jump 7ft 6.5 in., making him one of the most decorated track athletes in NFL history. He has qualified for the Olympic field trials and is a strong contender for a spot on the High Jump team at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Let’s know about his personal life.

Donald Driver’s Married Life, Who Is His Wife?

Donald Driver is married to his beautiful wife, Bettina Driver. She had received a degree in criminal justice from Alcorn state. Betina and Donald met in college and fell in love. They met in the weight room at Mississippi’s Alcorn State University. He worked out as part of the football program while she was shaping for the upcoming band season.

Donald Driver is married man.
Donald Driver with his wife, Bettina Driver
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In 2000, while playing his second season with the Green Bay Packers, Donald married his college sweetheart Betina. He survived being homeless and selling drugs to survive while living in a U-Haul truck in Houston, Texas, before meeting Betina and living the life of an NFL star.

“You strive to do everything you can to provide for your family,” Donald explained. “I used to sell for a long time.” “When I met my wife, Betina, in college, she told me, ‘God is testing you.'” Donald continues. And you must stop if you want to be with me.’ “That was the turning point in my life.” “I saw a brighter future for myself, my wife, and my children,” he says. The couple has two children: Cristian, a son, and Christina, a daughter.

The football player has also uploaded his wife’s photos on Instagram. He has 104k followers on his Instagram, 713.9k followers on his Twitter, and 636k likes on his Facebook page.

Donald Driver’s Early Life

Donald Driver was born on February 2, 1975, in Houston, Texas. He was the middle child of five siblings and 47-year-old as of 2022. His father, Marvin Driver Jr., and mother Faye Gray divorced when he was just a young boy. Donald stayed in motels that his mother had paid for with food stamps on several occasions. During their adolescent years, Driver and his older brother Marvin III began stealing automobiles and trafficking narcotics to make ends meet.

Donald Driver is 46-year-old as of 2021.
Donald Driver with his mother, Faye Gray
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Early in his high school career, the 46-year-old thrived as an athlete at Milby High School in Houston. He was a four-year letter winner in track, football, basketball, and baseball. In addition, Donald earned an honorable mention All-State selection from Texas in football, where he played wide receiver, defensive back, and kickoff return.

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