Haason Reddick
A first-round draft pick who transformed from a college walk-on into a relentless NFL pass rusher, terrorizing quarterbacks for multiple teams.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American football player·Birthday: September 22·Millennials
Biography
Haason Reddick's football journey is a testament to self-belief. He arrived at Temple University as a walk-on defensive back, his path far from guaranteed. Through sheer force of will and a relentless work ethic, he reshaped his body and his game, emerging as a destructive linebacker. The Arizona Cardinals saw his potential, making him a first-round pick in 2017. While his early professional years involved positional shifts, he found his true calling as an edge rusher, exploding for double-digit sack seasons in Carolina and Philadelphia. His signature moment came with the Eagles in 2022, where his ferocious pass rush was a cornerstone of their run to the Super Bowl. Reddick's career embodies the spirit of a late-bloomer who carved out his niche as one of the game's most consistent disruptors.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Haason was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Haason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Haason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Recorded a career-high 16 sacks in the 2022 season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Earned his first Pro Bowl selection following the 2022 season.
- Led the NFL in forced fumbles (5) during the 2020 season with the Arizona Cardinals.
- Was a key defensive player for the Philadelphia Eagles team that reached Super Bowl LVII.
Did You Know?
He was a walk-on at Temple University, initially playing as a defensive back.
In high school, he broke his femur and was told he might never play football again.
He is of Jamaican descent through his father.
He played for four different NFL teams in a four-year span from 2020 to 2023.
“They said I was too small, so I built a game on relentless speed.”
