This has been an exciting offseason for Jacksonville receiver D.J. Chark for a number of reasons. Sure, on the field, the team acquired a franchise quarterback in Trevor Lawrence to throw balls to him and a free agent receiver in Marvin Jones to draw some defensive attention away from him.
But more momentous than any of that, Chark and his wife, Chantelle, welcomed their first child into the world. Their daughter, Mackenzie Deanna Jaliyah “DJ” Chark, was born on Tuesday at the couple’s home.
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“So thankful for these 2 phenomenal ladies!” Chark said. “Watching my wife dominate every day of this 9 month journey has been inspiring. To see you give birth to this beautiful angel in our home is an experience I’ll never forget! You are a true warrior.. and an amazing mom! So happy to be a girl dad! Mackenzie DJ Chark! I’ll love you”
Chark, who was (understandably) one of the few Jags players not in attendance for camp on Wednesday, made headlines before the birth of his daughter by purchasing a diamond-covered pendant for her that’s estimated to be worth around $50,000.
Heading into the final year of his rookie contract, Chark can expect a major payday soon, so it’s a justifiable purchase. He’s expected to take a major leap forward with Lawrence throwing passes to him, and he should see a major extension from the Jaguars if that proves to be the case.
For now though, we wish Chark the best with his expanded family.