Biography - Vince Wilfork

Who is Vince Wilfork?

Vince Wilfork is a former American football nose tackle and had played for National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. He had played for New England Patriots and Houston Texans.

Vince Wilfork – Age, Parents, Siblings

Vince Wilfork’s birth took place on November 4, 1981, in Boynton Beach, Florida, USA. He was born Vincent Lamar Wilfork to parents David Wilfork and Barbara Wilfork. He also has an older sibling, a brother David Wilfork, Jr.

Education, Ethnicity

For education, Vince Wilfork attended Santaluces Community High School. There he was a letter-winner in football, wrestling, and track and field. After graduation, he enrolled at the University of Miami.

Both of his parents died in 2002. His father passed away in June 2002 due to complications of diabetes while his mother died due to a stroke in December 2002.

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Vince Wilfork – Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Divorce

Wilfork married his longtime girlfriend Bianca Farinas on 3 March 2004. They had met online while he was a college student in 2001.

Together they have welcomed two children, a son, and a daughter. He and his wife have named their son David Dream Angel Wilfork (born 5 August 2009) while their daughter is named Destiny Barbara Wilfork was born on February 14, 2003.

Wilfork is also a stepfather to Bianca Farinas’s son, D'Aundre Wilfork (born in 1997), from the previous relationship. D'Aundre Wilfork, safety at the University of Houston, was arrested in December 2016, with codeine in his profession. He was later released from the University of Houston’s football program.

As of 2023, the couple is happy together and is living with no rumors of extra-marital affairs or divorce.

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Vince Wilfork – Career

Before fame

While at college, he played on the Miami Hurricanes football team. In 2004, he entered the 2004 NFL Draft in which he was ranked as the No. 2 defensive tackle. He was drafted by New England Patriots with the 21st overall pick.

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Played for

For the next 13 seasons, Vince Wilfork played for the New England Patriots. In the 2011 season, he recorded 3.5 sacks, his new career high, and was also selected as the AFC's 2012 Pro Bowl roster. At the end of the 2014 league season, Wilfork was a free agent.

On March 16, 2015, Wilfork signed a two-year contract with Houston Texans. On August 9, 2017, Vince Wilfork held a press conference to announce his retirement and also signed a one-day contract to retire with the Patriots.

Vince Wilfork – Net Worth, Salary

The net worth and salary of Wilfork are estimated to be around $25 million and $4.5 million respectively.

Vince Wilfork – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

His official website is vincewilfork75.com. On social media sites including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, Vince Wilfork is followed by millions of followers.

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