JD McKissic is a running back for the Washington Commanders and here is everything you should know about him, including his net worth, salary, career, personal life, and more.
| Full name | Joshua Dobbie McKissic |
| Date of Birth | August 15, 1993 |
| Age | 29 |
| Father’s Name: | Information not available |
| Mother’s Name | Patricia Dobbie |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| High School | Central (Phenix City) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Debut | 2016 |
| Place of Birth | Phenix City, Alabama |
| Partner | information not available |
| Children | information not available |
| Profession | American Football Player |
| Affiliation | NFL |
Early Life
McKissic was born on August 15, 1993, in Phenix City, Alabama, and attended Central High School. Three-star wide receiver recruit McKissic chose Arkansas State over Appalachian State and Coastal Carolina. He played college football at Arkansas State, where he set a Sun Belt Conference record with 289 career receptions.
College career
As a multi-position player, he started all but three games for the Arkansas State Red Wolves. As a redshirt freshman in 2012, he had 103 receptions, a school record, 1,022 yards receiving, was named Sun Belt Freshman of the Year, and was a Scripps Freshman All-American. After tying a school record with 11 receptions, 113 yards, and a touchdown against Kent State, he was named offensive MVP in the Go-Daddy Bowl. His four 100-yard receiving games were tied for third most in an Arkansas State season, and his 12 receptions tied for third-most in a game twice.
Over the next three years, his receiving yardage dropped (500-700 yards), but he was used more as a running back and return specialist. In ‘Sports Illustrated,’ he was named All-American Honorable Mention, and he was on the Biletnikoff Award watch list. In three different positions, he was named to the Sun Belt All-Conference team. He was named a Sun Belt All-Conference wide receiver and all-purpose player for the third time his senior year after accumulating 525 yards receiving 112 yards rushing, and 654 kickoff return yards (5th all-time) including a school record with 211 in game 7 against Toledo, and his second touchdown. He was injured early in the New Orleans Bowl, but he still managed three receptions for 26 yards, three rushes for 25 yards, a 9-yard completed pass, and an 18-yard kickoff return against Louisiana Tech.
He was named to the all-Arkansas State team in 2017. He had 289 receptions for 2,838 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career, as well as 53 kickoff returns for 1,473 yards and a 27.8-yard average.
NFL Career
Following his undrafted status in the 2016 NFL Draft, McKissic signed with the Atlanta Falcons. His initial contact in the NFL was a 101-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in a preseason game. McKissic was released by the Falcons as part of the team’s final roster cuts on September 3, 2016, and the following day he was added to the practice squad. On December 16, 2016, he was added to the active roster before being released three days later.
On December 20, 2016, the Seattle Seahawks claimed McKissic off waivers He made his NFL debut in Week 17 against the 49ers, recording two receptions for 16 yards. He had four carries for 38 yards ( which included a 30-yard touchdown on his second career carry ) and a 27-yard touchdown reception against Indianapolis in Week 4 of the 2017 campaign. He concluded the 2017 campaign with 266 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns, 34 receptions, and 187 rushing yards. McKissic suffered a foot injury and was put on an injured reserve on September 3, 2018. On November 28, 2018, he was brought out of the injured reserve. McKissic was released on 31 August 2019, as part of the final roster cuts.
The Detroit Lions picked up McKissic off waivers on September 13. McKissic racked up 38 carries for 205 rushing yards in the 2019 season, along with 34 receptions for 233 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 16 games he played. He started three out of the 16 games.
McKissic agreed to terms with the Washington Football Team on a two-year contract on March 26, 2020, prior to the team’s name change later that offseason. McKissic had 107 yards rushing and a receiving touchdown in a Week 15 loss to his former team, the Seattle Seahawks.
McKissic, a free agent in 2022, agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract with the Buffalo Bills before accepting the same offer from Washington. McKissic was placed on injured reserve on November 19, 2022, after missing Weeks 9 and 10 because of a neck injury.
Relationship status
J.D. McKissic hasn’t revealed who he’s dating. The public does not know whether he has a girlfriend. J.D. keeps his romantic relationships private. J.D. McKissic, a member of the Washington Football Team, has never made her marriage public.
Net worth and salary
His skills and enthusiasm for the game earned him a lucrative contract. J.D. McKissic agreed to a two-year, $7,000,000 contract with the Washington Commanders that included a $2,500,000 signing bonus, $3,645,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000. McKissic will earn a base salary of $1,145,000, a signing bonus of $2,500,000, a roster bonus of $255,000, and a workout bonus of $100,000 in 2022, with a cap hit of $1,910,000 and a dead cap value of $3,745,000. The starting salary for J.D. McKissic is $1,145,000, plus a $500,000 signing bonus. J.D. McKissic’s net worth is estimated to be between $15 million and $25 million.
FAQs
(Q) What is JD McKissic’s net worth and when did he make his NFL debut?
JD McKissic’s net worth is estimated to be between $15 million and $25 million. He made his NFL debut in 2016.
(Q) What jersey number Does McKissic wear?
McKissic’s jersey number for the Commanders is No. 23
(Q) Is JD McKissic injured in 2022?
McKissic will be out for the rest of the 2022 NFL season due to a neck injury that will require months of recovery. McKissic’s season totals of 22 receptions and 173 receiving yards are both career lows for a player who has played at least six games.
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