
Arik Armstead is a defensive tackle who plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL as of February 2025. Armstead was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 NFL Draft with the 17th overall pick in the first round. According to the official website of Oregon Ducks, Armstead was given a four-star rating by Rivals. He continued his football journey in college playing for the Oregon Ducks football team at the University of Oregon.
After spending three years in college from 2012 to 2014, Armstead entered the 2015 NFL Draft and made his professional debut in week one of the 2015 NFL season. Armstead spent nine years with the 49ers before signing with the Jaguars in March 2024. By the end of the 2024 NFL regular season, he has recorded 331 total tackles, 35.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 9 pass deflections in his career (via Pro Football Reference).
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Who are Arik Armstead’s Parents?
According to the official website of the Oregon Ducks, Christa Armstead and Guss Armstead are the parents of Arik Armstead. They also have a son, Armond Armstead, who played college football at USC and in the Canadian Football League, as well as a daughter.
Arik Armstead Mother
Armstead’s mother, Christa Armstead, is an author, pastor, and community advocate, as stated on her Instagram account (@christa.armstead).
In her memoir, Illegitimate: Memoir of a Priest's Daughter, Christa shares the struggles of being an African American (via CBS News).
Arik Armstead Father
Armstead’s father is Guss Armstead. According to his X account under username @gussarmstead, he is a pro basketball consultant and hand model.
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FAQs on Arik Armstead
A. Arik Armstead played in 10 season as of the 2024 NFL season.
A. Arik Armstead has played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Jacksonville Jaguars as of February 2025.
A. Arik Armstead has a total of 35.5 sacks in his career as of the end of the 2024 regular season.
A. Arik Armstead’s brother, Armond Armstead played one season for the New England Patriots in 2013.