David DeBacker is an architectural designer from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Besides, he is making a new name as a Jeopardy contestant, appearing in the 41st season of the show.
Well, Jeopardy is a quiz competition that reverses the traditional question-and-answer format of many quiz shows. The contestants are given general knowledge clues in the form of answers and they must identify the person, place, thing, or idea that the clue describes, phrasing each response in the form of a question.
DeBacker will make his Jeopardy debut on the 18th March episode on Tuesday. There, he will challenge the returning previous-day champion Alex DeFrank, and Lily St. Laurent, a student assistant from Bakersfield, California.
DeFrank has won two consecutive episodes since his debut on the 14th March episode. An inventory specialist from Brooklyn, New York, he has a total of two-day winnings of $56,401.
David DeBacker poses with host and former contestant Ken Jennings on the Jeopardy set. He will make his debut on the 18 March episode of the show, this season. (Source: David’s Instagram)
DeBacker, a trivia fan is excited for his debut on the show. He became eligible to compete on the show after passing anytime test, other online tests, and interviews.
Get to know the Jeopardy contestant David DeBacker’s wiki, age, family, education, job, and personal life details below.
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David DeBacker Age, Family & Education
DeBacker has reached the age of 24 now. He was born David M DeBacker on 9 January 2001.
A native of Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was raised by his parents there. He is the youngest of two children and is accompanied by an elder brother named Jack DeBacker. Jack is a graduate of Associate Attorney at Wolf Criminal Law in Chicago, Illinois.
David DeBacker in a family picture with his parents and brother during his high school graduation in 2019. (Source: David’s Instagram)
David attended Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, Michigan. He graduated from high school in 2019 and went to the University of Notre Dame. There, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with minors in Sustainability and Poverty Studies in 2024.
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While in high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society, a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, and a MHSAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2019. He was also a 2019 varsity player on the quiz bowl team and finished #12 in the country.
Likewise, he had the opportunity to travel internationally, experience centuries of European classical architecture, and study the restoration efforts of Notre Dame Cathedral on-site in Paris at college.
DeBacker Is An Avid Swimmer
DeBacker with a height of 5 feet 8 inches has been involved in swimming since his early days. He was a Varsity All-American Diving Captain at high school.
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Furthermore, he was a member of the Swimming and Diving Roster at the University of Notre Dame. There, he was twice included in the Notre Dame ACC Championships Team in 2020 and 2021.
What Is David DeBacker’s Job?
David now works as an architect designer at
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Previously, he interned at Skurman Architects and ConnecToledo. He also served as a from June to August 2021.
Is David DeBacker Dating Anyone?
DeBacker has yet to disclose his dating status in public. He has kept his love life private.
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The 24-year-old has a strong presence on Instagram, amassing over 1k followers. However, he has not confirmed his relationship status through his Instagram.
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When not working, David enjoys painting, cooking, visiting museums, and getting lost in Wikipedia rabbit holes.
