An NFL linebacker, fashion entrepreneur, environmental philanthropist, community volunteer and all-around Renaissance man, Dhani Jones now adds Travel Channel host to his lengthy resume. A travel enthusiast, Dhani has merged two of his greatest passions, travel and sports, for Dhani Tackles the Globe, where he travels the world exploring the ways in which traditional sports help to define culture.
Dhani is best-known for his career in the NFL where, over the past eight years, he has played for the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints and, currently, the Cincinnati Bengals. Off the field, Dhani often can be found wearing one of his signature bow ties. In fact, in 2005 he founded Five Star Ties, his own line of men's accessories.
Named one of “People” magazine’s “50 Hottest Bachelors of 2005,” Dhani is no stranger to the spotlight. In addition to hosting and appearing on numerous television shows including “The Colbert Report,” “Carson Daly Show,” and ESPN’s “Cold Pizza” and “Timeless,” Dhani has received accolades for his charity work for former Vice President Al Gore’s Climate Change Project and the United Nations' World Food Program. He also represented the New York Giants at a press conference for the “Gift of New York,” a September 11 philanthropy organization designed to provide victims’ families with free access to New York's theatrical, artistic, cultural, sports and live entertainment venues.
With hobbies such as writing poetry (currently for WorldHum.com, oil-painting, wood-working, fashion design, photography and playing classical music, Dhani’s love of the arts sustain him during football's off-season.
Dhani is a Maryland native and attended the University of Michigan. He currently lives in both Cincinnati and San Diego.
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