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Anthony Castonzo is a former American football offensive tackle who spent his entire 10-year professional football career with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was one of the highest paid athletes and one of the best offensive tackles. He announced his retirement from the NFL on 12 January 2021.
Originally from Des Plaines, Illinois, Anthony Castonzo was born on 09 August 1988 under the star sign Leo. The 32-year-old former NFL player is American by nationality and belongs to Italian and Native American ethnicity. He attended Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia and later enrolled at Boston College.
Net Worth, Salary, and Contract
Castonzo played his entire 10-year professional football career with the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He was drafted by the team with the 22nd overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. On 30 July 2011, he signed a four-year, $8.0 million contract with a signing bonus of $4.31 million and $6.53 guaranteed.
Castonzo made his professional regular-season debut in the Colts’ season-opening 34-7 loss at the Houston Texans. During his rookie season, he started 12 games, allowing six sacks and 28 quarterback pressures. In the 2012 season, he remained the starting left tackle and started 16 regular-season games, allowing ten sacks and 58 total quarterback pressures.
Congrats @AnthonyCastonzo on an amazing 10 year career! We enjoyed watching you play and cant wait to see you thrive in life after football! pic.twitter.com/DXArLiLCts
— NFLPA Former Players (@NFLPAFmrPlayers) January 12, 2021
In the 2013 season, Castonzo started 16 consecutive games, allowing only four sacks and 62 quarterback pressures. He helped the Colts finish first in the AFC South win with an impressive 11-5 record. During the 2014 season, he started all 16 games and played 1,115 snaps, allowing only two sacks and 36 quarterback pressures. He helped the Colts finish first in their division with an 11-5 record.
Castonzo signed a new four-year, $43.81 million contract with the Colts, which included $18 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $14 million. After starting ten games, he missed three games in the 2015 season because of a knee sprain. The Colts finished second in the AFC South with an 8-8 record.
In the 2016 and 2017 season, Castonzo started all 16 games as the Colts finished third in the AFC South with an 8-8 record and a 4-12 record respectively. He missed the first six games due to a hamstring injury in the 2018 season. However, he started the final 11 games at left tackle after making his season debut in Week 8.
Castonzo signed a two-year, $33 million contract extension with the Colts on 15 March 2020. Due to an injured ankle, he missed the remaining of the 2020 season. On 12 January 2021, he announced his retirement from the NFL.
Castonzo was among the highest-paid athletes before his retirement. He played his entire career with the Indianapolis Colts, extending his contract twice. As of 2021, his net worth is estimated at $76.25 million.
Dating, Girlfriend, and Affairs
As of 2021, the newly retired Castonzo is apparently single. He has never publicly spoken about being in a relationship. Besides, he is not much a fan of social media and only uses Twitter where he provides professional updates.
Some sources claim that Castonzo is dating a girl named Dominique White. However, he hasn’t announced being in a relationship with anybody yet.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
The Indianapolis Colts star was born to parents Shari and Bill Castonzo. His parents ran an Italian restaurant in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. He is one of the four children born to his parents.
Castonzo grew up with his three siblings, a brother named Billy, and two sisters Kristyn and Carissa.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Castonzo has a towering height of 6 feet 7 inches. He has a fit, athletic body that weighs about 307 lb (139kg).
