Was Jeff Samardzija drafted in the NFL?

Samardzija was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the 2006 MLB draft, and he probably would have been a first-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Approaching 10 years since then, Samardzija reflected on his choice to pursue baseball over football.

Also question is, what is Jeff Samardzija salary?

Jeff Samardzija signed a 5 year / $90,000,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including a $9,000,000 signing bonus, $90,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $18,000,000.

Current Contract.

Contract:	5 yr(s) / $90,000,000
Signing Bonus	$9,000,000
Average Salary	$18,000,000
Free Agent:	2021 / UFA

One may also ask, how old is Jeff Samardzija? 35 years (January 23, 1985)

Consequently, what nationality is Jeff Samardzija?

American

What team is Jeff Samardzija on?

San Francisco Giants #29 / Pitcher

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Who is Jeff Samardzija wife?

Samardzija credited his wife Andrea for "softening" him and his brother Sam for doing much of the legwork.

Why do they call Jeff Samardzija the shark?

"Shark" -- SP Jeff Samardzija, Giants.

In an interview his junior year at Notre Dame, Samardzija said a teammate first called him "Shark" because he looked like the one in "Finding Nemo." "It started during a game while I was pitching and they yelled at me from the dugout," he said.

Where did Jeff Samardzija go to high school?

Valparaiso High School

University of Notre Dame

What position did Jeff Samardzija play at Notre Dame?

Pitcher

How long is Jeff Samardzija contract?

Jeff Samardzija signed a 5 year / $90,000,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including a $9,000,000 signing bonus, $90,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $18,000,000.

How tall is Jeff Samardzija?

1.96 m

Does Jeff Samardzija have a child?

Jeff Samardzija is a classic rock fan, but his 15-month-old son Luca is going through a Bob Marley phase.