Early Life and Education of Andy Dalton: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Andy Dalton. A timeline of key moments.
Andrew Gregory Dalton, known as "the Red Rifle," is a professional football quarterback currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He gained prominence during his college career at TCU, where he led the Horned Frogs to victory in the 2011 Rose Bowl and became the school's all-time leader in quarterback wins. Dalton was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft, marking the start of his professional career.
October 29, 1987: Andrew Gregory Dalton Born
On October 29, 1987, Andrew Gregory Dalton, later known as a professional football quarterback, was born.
2004: Split Time as Junior at Katy High School
In 2004, Andy Dalton split time as a junior on the Katy High School football team.
October 19, 2005: Committed to Texas Christian University
On October 19, 2005, Andy Dalton committed to Texas Christian University (TCU).
2005: Led Katy High to State Finals
In 2005, Andy Dalton led Katy High School to the state finals, where they lost to Southlake Carroll.
2007: Named Starting Quarterback at TCU
In 2007, Andy Dalton was named the starting quarterback for TCU and was also named the Texas Bowl MVP.
2008: Poinsettia Bowl MVP
In 2008, Andy Dalton led TCU to an 11-2 record and was named the Poinsettia Bowl MVP.
2009: Led TCU to Perfect Regular Season
In 2009, Andy Dalton led the TCU Horned Frogs to a perfect 12-0 regular season, a Mountain West Conference Championship, and a BCS berth.
September 4, 2010: TCU All-Time Wins Leader
On September 4, 2010, Andy Dalton became TCU's all-time wins leader, passing Sammy Baugh.
January 1, 2011: Rose Bowl Victory
On January 1, 2011, Andy Dalton led TCU to a 21-19 victory over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, finishing the season with a perfect 13-0 record.
July 9, 2011: Marriage to Jordan Jones
On July 9, 2011, Andy Dalton married his longtime girlfriend, Jordan Jones, whom he met at TCU.
July 2014: Birth of first son
In July 2014, Andy Dalton's wife, Jordan Jones, gave birth to their first son.
March 2017: Birth of second son
In March 2017, Andy Dalton's wife gave birth to their second son.
January 2019: Birth of daughter
In January 2019, Andy Dalton's wife gave birth to their third child, a daughter.
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