Russell Wilson came to the National Football League as a third-rounder, 75th overall pick in 2012.
His arrival did not have much hype compared to other draft picks in his batch.
Despite the odds, he still managed to put up a Hall of Fame-worthy career. He spent the first half of his professional American football career with the Seattle Seahawks which made him the highest-earning player in 2019.
He has been since traded to the Denver Broncos where he is about to become the first-ever quarterback to tally nine seasons of 3,000-plus yards with 300 rushing yards in a single year.
Wilson may no longer be the highest-paid player in the NFL but at one point, he is the most profitable player.
A simple look at Russell Wilson's net worth in 2023 would make one think that he is among the best to play the game.
Russell Wilson Net Worth 2023: $165 Million
The Denver Broncos quarterback is currently worth $165 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
His net worth is an accumulation of his earnings as an NFL player and as a bankable celebrity.
His first huge payday came in 2015 when the Seahawks signed him to a $87.6 million contract for four years. The deal came with $31 million signing bonus and $60 million guaranteed money.
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Wilson earned the main QB role in just his second year. He led the team to a Super Bowl victory, interestingly against the Broncos, in 2014. In the game, his 123.1 passer rating stood out after throwing 206 yards with two touchdowns, and no interceptions.
The Seahawks reached the Super Bowl again the next year but they lost to the New England Patriots.
His next huge deal was in 2019 when he and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension. This made him the highest-paid player in the league at that time although this title is now owned by Joe Burrow.
He was traded to the Broncos in 2022 during the summer. By September of the same year, he signed a five-year, $245 million contract extension with his new team.
Aside from getting rich through the NFL, Wilson is also regarded as one of the best celebrity endorsers. Among the top brands he is working or has worked with are Amazon, Bose, Pepsi, Mercedes Benz, Alaska Air Group, Nike, Microsoft, Duracell, Braun, United Way, Levi's, and American Family Insurance.
He and his wife Ciara are currently involved with Portland Diamond Project which aims to bring a Minor League Baseball (MLB) team to Oregon.
Wilson is also a big-time investor on VICIS, a football helmet manufacturing company and mattress company Molecule.
Russell Wilson's Wealth
He and Ciara own a $25 million house in Colorado. This property has an indoor pool, 4 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a game room, a basketball court, and a 9-car garage.
Speaking of cars, Wilson owns several luxurious and high-end cars like Audi, Tesla, Mercedes Benz, Range Rover, and G Wagon.
He is also a well-known philanthropist having donated to Seattle hospitals and found his own charity group called Why Not You Foundation.
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