Javon Wims is an American football player who plays wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Georgia.
Early life
He was born on September 11, 1994 in Carol City, Florida, USA to father Roy Wims Jr. and mother Cleola Mosely. He has a brother named Roy Wims III and also had a nickname Juice which he got from his mother while he was playing soccer in Miami Garden, Florida. When he was 16, Javon moved to Jacksonville, Florida to stay with his father. Initially, he was good at both football and basketball, but he ended up only pursuing football. He completed his schooling at Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and then was admitted to Hinds Community College in 2015. On February 3, 2016, he joined the University of Georgia on National Singing Day.
Javon Wims career
When Javon was a senior at Edward White High School, his father forced him to play football, after he left high school he was only on a Division I scholarship. After playing high school football, he went to the Hinds community college. On his debut performance, he rushed for 107 yards with two touchdowns against Holmes Community College. He maintained a good record, where he rushed for 193 yards with two touchdowns over the next week alone. He finished his freshman season with 47 receptions for 779 yards with 9 touchdowns, allowing the team to conquer all three categories.
Javon was named Outstanding Offensive Player for the South Division and All-Region & All-State 1st Team Honors on November 9, 2015. After a month of December 15, 2015, he was also named an NJCAA All-American. For the next 2016 season, Wims joined the University of Georgia on National Singing Day, February 3, 2016. After playing for a few months, he recorded his first career high with 5 receivers for 90 yards, including a 51-yard reception against the Kentucky Wildcats. He made his first touchdown for Georgia in the 2016 Liberty Bowl where he had a 4-yard win over the TCU Horned Frogs. He finished the season with 17 receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown.
In the 2017 season, Wims rushed for 95 yards with 5 receivers against Missouri, made 3 catches for 33 yards with one touchdown against Tennessee, and recorded 11 passes for 160 yards with two touchdowns. Although the team lost the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship to Alabama, Wims put in an outstanding performance and finished the season as the leading receiver with 45 receptions for 720 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Javon Wims NFL Performance
He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 7th round of the 2018 NFL Draft for a total of 224 picks. Javon made his debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and made his first receptions for 32 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. He played all 16 games for Chicago and finished the season with 18 receptions and 186 yards on a touchdown. In Week 5, Javon had 25 strokes for 236 yards with 2 touchdowns, but he was just ejected after hitting New Orleans Saints’ CJ Gardner-Johnson
Javon Wims biography | |
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| Real name | Javon Wims |
| Date of birth | September 11, 1994 |
| age (as of 2022) | 27 years |
| Place of birth | Jacksonville, FL, USA |
| nationality | American |
| profession | soccer player |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Not known |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 6′ 3” – in centimeters – 191cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 100kg – in pounds – 221 pounds |
| bust size | 40 inches |
| waist size | 36 inches |
| bicep size | 16 inches |
| shoe size | 12 (USA) |
| hair colour | Black |
| eye color | Black |
| body type | Athletic |
Javon Wims Family | |
| Father | Roy Wims Jr. |
| mother | Kleola Mosely |
| sister | none |
| Brothers | Roy Wims III |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | Edward H. White High School |
| University | University of Georgia |
Relationship status | |
| Marital status | in relation- |
| affair | Yes |
| Is he gay? | no |
| girlfriend | Natalie Gutman |
favorite things | |
| hobbies | Not known |
| favorite Food | Not known |
| favorite destination | Not known |
| favourite colour | Not known |
Personal life
The 26-year-old wide receiver is currently dating Natalie Goodman. They met while attending the University of Georgia together. Natalie is a prolific football and basketball player and was a former player on the USA women’s U18 national team.
Javon Wims net worth
As of 2020, Javon Wims net worth is estimated to be more than $1 million. His early salary as a professional football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League is estimated at $638,000. Wims signed a 4-year, $2.5 million contract on May 10, 2018.
Facts About Javon Wims
- Javon Wims is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the NFL.
- A Florida native, he was born to parents Roy Wims Jr. and Cleola Mosely.
- He played college football for Hinds Community College and since 2016 for the University of Georgia.
- Besides football, he is also interested in basketball and boxing.
- He was named the South Division’s most outstanding offensive player in 2015.
- Javon is active on Instagram with 70.2k followers.