Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III burst onto the scene during his rookie season with Washington back in 2012.
The man known as ‘RG3’ threw for 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, and just five interceptions that year. He’d prove to be a dual threat ahead of his time, adding 815 rushing yards and an additional seven scores on the ground. Griffin’s performance helped lead Washington to a rare playoff berth that season, earned him Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, and also a spot in the 2012 Pro Bowl.
Griffin’s career took a downturn soon thereafter, he suffered a no-contact knee injury during his team’s playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He’d recover in time for the season opener in 2013, but his performance fell drastically. He declined in virtually every statistical category, and his team’s win-loss record reflected that. Griffin ultimately lost his job to Kirk Cousins and spent the remainder of his career as a backup/spot starter.
What Is Robert Griffin III’s Net Worth?
But your heart need not break for Griffin. After all, he’s still living plenty comfortably.
Unfortunately for Griffin, he was drafted into an NFL that had very recently enacted a rookie wage scale to restrict the exorbitant contracts then-unproven players were receiving. For instance, 2010 first overall pick Sam Bradford got a six-year, $78 million deal (still the biggest rookie deal ever). Just a few years later Griffin, who went second overall in 2012, signed a comparatively modest four-year, $21 million deal.
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It’s worth noting that Griffin’s rookie deal with Washington was fully guaranteed. Injuries may have prevented him from reaching the lofty career heights he set for himself in Year 1, but they didn’t prevent him from spending a few more years in the AFC North, with both Cleveland and Baltimore, as a valuable backup. Of course, a few more NFL contracts helped him increase his own valuation in turn.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Griffin’s is in the realm of $13 million. His career earnings amount to $33 million, per Spotrac. Not bad for a 33-year-old semi-retiree. He hasn’t quite put his NFL dreams to bed, but he has managed to stick around the game in a less physically demanding and still lucrative facet all the same.
While Griffin was only selected to one Pro Bowl during his playing career, he still has a role in the NFL’s annual all-star celebration over a decade later. The former pro QB can be found on ESPN this Thursday night where he’ll team up with Laura Rutledge to call the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown.
Griffin has become a fixture on ESPN since his playing career came to an end (or is it just a temporary lull?). He regularly calls college games. He also features prominently on shows like “NFL Live” and “Monday Night Countdown.” His salary with the media mogul isn’t readily available, but considering he reportedly sparked a bidding war between ESPN and Fox, it seems safe to say his pockets aren’t hurting any.
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