Everyone was waiting for the brother of the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Mason Rudolph to enter the National Football League. However, Logan Rudolph shocked everyone with his interesting career choice. He had been playing football since his childhood but what happened that made him quit playing?
Curious to find out what Logan’s doing with his life after he moved on from football? Keep reading to find out.
Logan Rudolph Grew Up In An Athletic Family
Logan was born on April 14, 1998, to Brett Rudolph and Jamie Rudolph. His father is a former linebacker at the University of North Carolina but he quit playing and entered the corporate world. His mother was also a standout athlete back in her high school. But, she also didn’t continue her athletics career.
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Logan grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina with his older brother, Mason. Mason is currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. When the siblings grew a little older, their parents adopted a girl, Dasha from Ukraine.
Logan Started Pursuing Acting Leaving His Passion For Football
Talking about his education, Rudolph went to Northwestern High School in his hometown. He then joined Clemson University in 2017 and graduated in 2020 with a degree in Communication and Media Studies.
Though he played football in high school and college, he pursued an acting career after his bachelor’s. The aspiring actor trained in Ivanna Chubbuck’s Acting Technique at Theresa Bell Actors Studio. Besides, he has appeared in television movies, plays, and commercials.
Logan’s Transition From a Footballer to an Actor
Logan played college football as a defensive end for Clemson University. He was good at his job and everyone was expecting he would go for an NFL draft, however, he shocked the world with his decision to quit football before graduating college. He broke the news on January 30, 2020, in a Twitter video.
All She Wrote.
Thank You, Clemson. pic.twitter.com/MEJ2jnoEvj
— Logan Rudolph (@Logan4Rudolph) January 30, 2020
He said how he had made a lifetime’s worth of memories with his teammates. Though his teammates were sad about him leaving, they wished him the best for the future. Rudolph said,
As I close out this next chapter of my football career and I graduate in May, I just want to say thank you to those who supported us, inspired us, cheered us on. I’ll always be a Clemson Tiger.
Logan didn’t say what he would be doing next in his life in the video but he later clarified that he had plans to move to California to chase his acting dreams. He said that he fell in love with movies before he even started playing the ball. His acting as a character of Coach Stiff went viral and that was the start of his acting career.
Mason Rudolph’s Brother, Logan Rudolph Made His Movie Debut
Mason’s brother, Logan Rudolph stepped his foot into Hollywood in 2019. His debut movie was Killer Rivalry (2022) directed by Brian Skiba. He starred alongside Anna Marie Dobbins, Alexandra Harris, and many more.
His role as Jeff in the movie gained him a lot of popularity. The aspiring actor has an upcoming project with Amy S. Weber. He has yet to reveal details about his next project, A Girl Like Him.
Rudolph Bounced Back From His Injuries During High School
Being born into an athletic family, Logan started playing at an early age. Following in his dad and brother’s footsteps, he played football in high school. Though he suffered a torn labrum during his junior season, he didn’t quit playing. He bounced back from his injuries in such a way that he was the seventh-best in the state of South Carolina. The footballer then committed to college-level football.
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Logan announced he was committed to Clemson University through a video where he was seen chopping wood in shorts. The video went viral and caused a sensation on the internet. During his first season, he suffered a shoulder injury during practice and missed the rest of the season, however, he came back stronger. Over his college years, his team won three conference championships, three college football playoffs, and a national championship. After winning a National Championship in 2019, he was done with football.
Does Logan Rudolph Have A Girlfriend?
Rudolph is currently single. There are no dating rumors concerning him nor has he been seen with any girl recently. However, that doesn’t mean he has been single all his life. The player probably had a few flings back in college days but no one made it past that. He has his hands full with his growing career.
His Social Media Presence
Logan is active on social media. He has an Instagram and Twitter account under @logan4rudolph where he usually promotes his movie. He has nearly 20k followers on his Instagram but he rarely updates his feed.
How Much Is Logan Rudolph’s Net Worth?
Just like his love life, Rudolph’s earnings and net worth are mysterious as of yet. However, it looks like he is living a good life thanks to his playing skills. His earnings are bound to increase as he is focusing on his acting career.
As for his brother, Mason has an estimated net worth of $4 million as of 2024. He signed a four-year, $3.92 million contract with the Steelers in 2018. In 2023, he extended his contract with them so his earnings will increase in the future.