Tim Walton’s name resonates in the world of college football, as the secondary and cornerbacks coach at Ohio State University (OSU). He brings years of experience as he was coaching for both the NFL and college football. From playing for the Buckeyes to now coaching for them, Tim had quite a journey. But beyond his coaching career, his fans are curious about his personal life. Let’s delve into the personal details of the Ohio State coach.

Who is Tim Walton’s wife?

Even though the details of Tim Walton’s marriage is not available, it’s been known that he is married to someone named Tracy. And it seems like Tracy keeps a relatively low profile, and keeps a low profile. Even, though Tim sometimes shares glimpses of their family time on Instagram, Tracy stays off social media. Despite her private nature, she has been described very supportive of his husband throughout Tim’s football career.

Tim began his football journey with Ohio State, with making the team return to the Big Ten Championship. As a cornerback, he helped Buckeyes win their first conference title in seven years. After his playing career, he transitioned to coaching, spending around 13 years for college teams such as, Bowling Green, Memphis Tigers, Syracuse Orange, LSU Tigers, and Miami Hurricanes. Then, he moved on to the NFL with teams like the Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams, New York Giants, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Nearly three decades later, in 2022, Walton made his return to Ohio State, the place where it all began.

Who are Tim Walton’s parents?

Tim Walton was born in Columbus, Georgia on March 11, 1971. He was raised in an environment immersed in sports, as his father, Felix Walton was a track coach. He was known for mentoring young athletes and he guided his son as well. Felix’s influence on Tim was reflected in his career decision, as he later pursued a career in coaching.

While Tim has rarely shared about his mother, but once in a heartwarming gesture, he shared a post on his Instagram wishing her birthday. The post reflected his love and admiration sharing a throwback photo from their younger days. The caption read, “Wishing my mom a happy birthday! She has done so much for me I could never repay her! She is the rock of the family and our cornerstone! Appreciate you mom and wishing you many more great days! Love you!”

Does Tim Walton have kids?

Tim Walton has three kids with his wife Tracy. He has two sons, Trei and Tyler, and a daughter named Timia. Walton keeps on sharing moments of their time together, where they are often seen attending their father’s game. From his Instagram posts, it can be implied that family plays an important role in Tim’s life. Despite the demanding career, it seems like his family’s support keeps him focused.

Tim’s guidance and influenece reflected in his children. Following in the footsteps of his father, his son Tyler went on to play football for at the Ohio State University. Since Tyler has just began his sporting career, not much is known about him yet. He has shared his moments with the college’s football team on his Instagram. With the support and guidance of his father, it seems like Tyler will have a promising future.

“I just feel like he helped us a lot off the field, mainly, and that just translates to the field,” said Denzel Burke, one of the sophomore cornerbacks at OSU. Further praising Walton’s coaching approach, Burke added, “He teaches us a lot of things, taking care of things off of the field. He’s a great mentor, coach and person to be around.”

What is Tim Walton’s net worth?

While the exact details of Tim Walton’s net worth are not available, it’s assumed that his long coaching career has landed him in a well off situation. It’s known that coaches of Ohio State are one of the highest-paid coaches in the country. And as a secondary coach of OSU, it is reported that his contract provides him an annual salary of around $1.4 million for the year 2024. His salary for the year 2023 was reported to be around $1 million and $700,000 for 2022.

The numbers reflect Tim’s importance for his team at the Ohio State. He has spent years coaching with different teams in the NFL such as the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New York Giants, and the St. Louis Rams. His experiences reflect he has made a lasting impression throughout his career. Chris Ash, the former defensive coordinator at OSU praised him saying, “He’s great with the players. Lots of energy and very good motivator. Very good teacher. Lots of NFL experience.”