Jonathan Owens
An NFL safety who carved out a professional career through perseverance, now known globally as the husband of gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American football player·Birthday: July 22·Millennials
Biography
Jonathan Owens's path to the NFL is a study in resilience. Coming out of Missouri Western, a Division II school, he went undrafted in 2018, facing the longest of odds to make a roster. He spent his rookie season on practice squads, grinding in anonymity, before finally earning active roster spots with the Houston Texans and later the Green Bay Packers. A hard-hitting safety valued for his special teams prowess and defensive depth, Owens has built a journeyman's career through sheer determination. While his on-field story is one of quiet perseverance, his personal life placed him in an international spotlight after he began dating and later married Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history. Their relationship, which he has described as a case of 'the chase,' has made him a familiar figure beyond the sports pages. Owens continues his career with the Indianapolis Colts, balancing the demands of professional football with life alongside a global icon, representing a unique intersection of athletic dedication and modern fame.
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.
Jonathan was born in 1995, 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 Jonathan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Jonathan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his first career NFL start for the Houston Texans in 2020 after entering the league as an undrafted free agent.
- Recorded his first career interception in 2022 while playing for the Houston Texans.
- Earned a spot on the Green Bay Packers' 53-man roster for the 2023 season, contributing on defense and special teams.
- Signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 2024, continuing his professional career as a veteran safety.
Did You Know?
He is married to American artistic gymnast Simone Biles; they wed in a courthouse ceremony in 2023.
He was a standout track and field athlete in high school, competing in the long jump and sprints.
In a viral podcast moment, he joked that he didn't know who Simone Biles was when they first met.
He played college football at Missouri Western State University, where he was a two-time All-American.
“I just kept my head down and worked, because that's all you can control.”
