New England Patriots
Personal Life
From left to right: Julian's sister, niece, mother, niece, sister-in-law, niece, father, himself, and brother
Above: Edelman showing off his tattoo on his left bicep
Above:Edelman on the cover of "Boston Common: Late Fall 2015"
Below: Edelman advertising Puma products, such as active wear, shoes, and everyday apparel |
Julian was born to his parents Frank and Angela Edelman on May 22, 1986. He has two siblings, an older brother named, Jason Edelman and a younger sister named, Nicole. Edelman's older brother, Jason has three daughters, making Julian their uncle. Frank Edelman, Julian's father, is the person Edelman looks up to in his life. He stated in an interview with ESPN that a best friend is what his father is to him. Edelman's religion is identified as Jewish, even though his mother does not follow the same religion. Edelman is as much involved in social media as much as football. He has a YouTube channel where he recently posted a video of his trip to Israel called, "Israel Tyme (Yalla)." His YouTube also includes videos of him making smoothies, eating burgers, and pretending to be things he isn't, for example a car salesman. He is also involved in Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and regularly posts updates and pictures. Edelman has also come up with a phrase which is "_______ Tyme." Anytime he makes a video or posts something, the topic becomes a phrase with the word "Tyme." For example, "Burger Tyme" or "Playoff Tyme." "Jules" isn't just known as Julian Edelman, he has received many nicknames. He has been called, "Jules," "Ju-Ju," and even New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady has given him a name, "Minitron." He is also known as "Squirrel" due to his small size and speed. His former teammate, Darrelle Revis gave him a name which was "The Energizer Bunny." He has recently been given the nickname, "Slottie Pippen" after a sports commentator dubbed New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski as Michael Jordan and Edelman and Scottie Pippen. Edelman has also appeared on "Boston Common's Late Fall 2015" magazine cover. Julian Edelman is also involved with a large-name company, Puma. Edelman is a sponsor of Puma and always advertises their clothing and shoes, whether it's in his YouTube videos or in interviews. On Edelman's left arm, he appears to have a tattoo in which "EDELMAN" is written out in calligraphy. When Edelman joined the New England Patriots, there was one person he wanted to impress, and his name was Tom Brady. Also, a late round draft pick, Julian saw a lot in common. Julian said in an interview with ESPN in 2015, that he would do anything for Tom that he asked for. Julian even moved out to Los Angeles, California where he heard Tom would spend the off season. Edelman defended himself in the interview with ESPN by saying it was "...just in case he needed anything." After all Edelman's help, Brady and him have became closer and now Edelman says they are "best friends."
Video: Julian Edelman's trip to Israel in 2015
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