Jason Garrett has tremendous support from his wife, Brill Garrett! Despite serving a difficult job in the league as a coach, his wife Brill has been with him throughout his journey. Currently working as an NBC Sports commentator, Jason has become a prominent figure in the high-stakes world of the NFL. From Princeton player to Cowboys HC, Garrett, 58, has made a phenomenal transition in his life.

During his time in the NFL, he played for the Giants, Cowboys, Dolphins, and Buccaneers. And winning 3 Super Bowl trophies (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) with the Cowboys demonstrates his successful career trajectory. Not only this, as a Cowboys HC, he has accomplished many records from 2011 to 2019. Winning NFC East titles and earning a nomination for the NFL Coach of the Year in 2016 are a few of his other major milestones. Thus, the reiteration of Garrett’s successful career seems incomplete without mentioning his wife, and college sweetheart, Brill Garrett.

Who is Brill Garrett?

Studio analyst of the ‘Football Night in America’s show, Jason Garrett shares a healthy bond with his beloved wife, Brill Garrett. She has been his greatest support system throughout his life journey. Beyond being a supportive partner to her NFL husband, Brill Garrett also served as a literacy advocate.

And earlier, in 2018, she caught the attention for accompanying Laura Bush,  ex-first lady of the US from 2001 to 2009 and wife of ex-US President, George W. Bush. With her, Mrs. Garrett hosted the Dallas/Ft Worth Celebration of Reading in November, in Dallas.

Previously, during an interview with 5PointsBlue, Brill expressed her gratefulness for this tremendous opportunity. Allegedly, this program was focused on promoting authors to Dallas and empowering people to read while contributing to local family literacy initiatives. Thus, such an instance indeed showcased her involvement in literacy endeavors.

Beyond her professional life, Brill has an impressive academic career. She attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts to achieve her law graduation degree. And, for her higher education, she went to Princeton University where she met her then-future hubby, Jason Garrett. Since, then, she has been supportive of the career prospects of the ex-NFL player.

When did Jason Garrett and Brill Garrett meet?

Allegedly, since their college days, the couple has stood by each other’s side. During that time, Jason Garrett was playing for Princeton University as the starting QB of the freshman team.  Probably, this was the place where the love between the two blossomed. Earlier, during a candid interview with 5PointsBlue, Garrett’s wife revealed their love story that began at Princeton University.

“We would have a lab once a week and the lab was on Thursdays from one until four and so I of course noticed him early on,” she stated. It indeed confirmed the beginning of their relationship.

After years of dating, they both decided to become forever partners. The NFL couple exchanged their wedding vows in 1994. Since then they have been cherishing each other’s company. The couple is also involved in multiple philanthropy works together.

The former NFL HC coach, who spent around 9 and a half seasons with the Cowboys his wife launched their non-profit organization, Jason Garrett Star Fish Charities back in 1997. Through their charity organization, they both aim to enrich the lives of young people.

The charity also hosts a one-day football camp and leadership forum each summer at Princeton University, aimed at high school athletes. Since 2012, Garrett and the Cowboys have been involved in running Dallas Cowboys U, an annual camp where the team players coach them with valuable lessons. With this they are contributing profusely to society, bettering the student-athlete’s future prospects.