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<p>Jesse Palmer is a Canadian <a href="/biography/jesse-palmer">sports commentator</a> and college football analyst. Born on October 5, 1978, in Toronto, Ontario, he is the <a href="/biography/jesse-palmer">son</a> of Bill and Susan Palmer. He grew up in Ottawa, attending both Confederation and St. Pius X high schools. Palmer earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Florida, where he played quarterback for the Florida Gators under <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Spurrier">coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Spurrier">Steve Spurrier</a> from 1997 to 2000. As a senior, he was named one of the team’s captains and received the Gators’ Fergie Ferguson Award. Over his collegiate career, he recorded 3,755 passing yards.</p>

<h2>Football Background and Family Ties</h2>
<p>Palmer's early football roots trace back to the Ontario Amateur Football Association and the Myers Riders Football Club. Football is a strong tradition in his family—his father, Bill Palmer, played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Ottawa Rough Riders, and his brother, Billy, played college football at Notre Dame. His mother, Susan Palmer, was a fashion and print model and once owned ITM International Top Models, a modeling agency based in Canada.</p>

<h2>NFL Career and Canadian Football League Stint</h2>
<p>Palmer debuted in the National Football League (NFL) in 2001 with the New York Giants, serving as a quarterback for four seasons. His most productive seasons came in 2002 and 2003. Notably, in 2003 he played in six games, starting three, and completed 60 passes for 532 yards and three touchdowns. He joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2005 but did not take the field in regular-season play. In 2006, he briefly signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL, though he did not appear in any games before retiring from professional football.</p>

<h2>Broadcasting Career in the U.S. and Canada</h2>
<p>Palmer transitioned into broadcasting following his football career, initially providing analysis for Arena Football League games on Fox Sports Net. He later joined ESPN/ABC in the United States and TSN in Canada as a college football analyst. He now serves as a studio analyst on College Football Live and as a game analyst for ESPN’s Thursday Night College Football. Additionally, he co-hosts The Palmer and Pollack Show.</p>

<p>In 2014, Palmer was announced as the lead game analyst for the SEC Network, working alongside <a href="/biography/brent-musburger">broadcasting legend</a> <a href="/biography/brent-musburger">Brent Musburger</a>. His prominence as a college football analyst has steadily grown, earning him respect for his insights and presentation skills.</p>

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<h2>Reality TV and "The Bachelor" Appearance</h2>
<p>Palmer reached broader public fame as the star of the fifth season of the American reality television series The Bachelor in 2004. He was the first non-American bachelor to appear on the show. A memorable moment occurred during the first Rose Ceremony, when he mistakenly called the wrong name. Ultimately, he selected Jessica Bowlin from among the 25 contestants. However, the couple’s relationship ended a few months after the season finale, with Palmer confirming the split in June 2004 during an appearance on "Extra."</p>

<p>Palmer has stated that his motivation for participating in the show was to meet someone who was interested in him as a person, not just as a former football player. He expressed appreciation for the idea that the contestants knew little about him prior to joining the show. Despite having no on-camera experience at the time, he was open-minded about the process and desired authenticity in relationships, emphasizing qualities like honesty, sincerity, and genuineness.</p>

<h2>Other Television Roles and Contributions</h2>
<p>Following his Bachelor fame, Palmer had brief acting and hosting roles on television. He appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Season 7, “Design”) as a fictional baseball player, Don Lacey. He also hosted the first two seasons of Food Network Canada’s Recipe to Riches. After two seasons, he was succeeded by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Rota">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Rota">Carlo Rota</a>.</p>

<p>Palmer joined ABC's Good Morning America in May 2015 as a "Special Contributor," appearing regularly on segments involving sports, lifestyle, and entertainment topics. He has continued to diversify his television presence since then, maintaining a steady media career.</p>

<h2>Life Outside the Spotlight</h2>
<p>Since his reality TV appearance, Palmer has largely kept his personal life private. When asked about relationships and marriage, he has humorously stated that he is "married to his work" and has no immediate plans to settle down. Unlike many public figures, he has remained discreet about his romantic life.</p>

<h2>Current Projects and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Palmer’s estimated net worth is around $4 million. He previously lived in Hoboken, New Jersey, before relocating to Orlando, Florida. Today, he continues his role as co-host of “College Football Live” on ESPN and remains a well-known figure in the world of sports broadcasting.</p>

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