Russell Wilson Net Worth | Bio, Wife, Age and More

Russell Wilson is a famous American football player who now plays for the Denver Broncos. Russell Wilson's net worth is around $165 million.

He played for the Seattle Seahawks for nearly a decade before joining the Broncos in 2022. He's had a remarkable career, appearing in two Super Bowls and winning one of them.

Russell is among the top-paid athletes globally, earning an average NFL salary of $48.5 million per season. Between June 2018 and June 2019, he raked in an impressive $90 million from his different projects. Just from his NFL salary, he's earned over $238.3 million throughout his career.

Russell Wilson's Early Life

Russell Wilson was born on 29th November 1988, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He started playing football with his family even before he went to school. In high school, he became good at football, earning lots of awards like all-district, all-region, and all-state honors.

He was even named Conference Player of the Year and got featured in "Sports Illustrated" during his senior year! Besides football, he was also a standout on his high school baseball and basketball teams.

Russell Wilson's Personal Life

Russell Wilson and Ashton Meem met when they were in high school in Richmond, Virginia. Ashton was also a standout athlete. While Russell attended North Carolina State University, Ashton went to the University of Georgia.

When Russell later transferred to Wisconsin in 2010, Ashton followed him there. They got married in January 2012 but unfortunately divorced in April 2014. Even though they got divorced, they are still friendly with each other.

In early 2015, Russell Wilson started dating singer Ciara. They made a commitment to remain celibate until they got married.

Their engagement was announced in mid-March 2016, and they got married at a castle in England on July 6, 2016. Now have a daughter and a son together, Ciara also has a son from her previous relationship.

Russell Wilson's Career

Russell Wilson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round, as the 75th overall pick, in the 2012 NFL draft. He quickly became the team's starting quarterback and showcased his impressive skills, including precision passing, agility, and strong leadership.

These qualities played a key role in his significant success on the field.

Russell Wilson's Achievements

Russell Wilson is a top quarterback in today's football league, and he's earned a lot of awards. Here's a list of his achievements in the NFL:

• He won the Super Bowl (XLVIII).
• He was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2020.
• He made the Second-team All-Pro in 2019.
• He's been selected for the Pro Bowl nine times, from 2012 to 2015 and then from 2017 to 2021.
• In 2015, Russell led the NFL in passer rating.
• Russell was the NFL passing touchdowns leader in 2017.
• Russell received the Bart Starr Award in 2022.

Russell Wilson's Charity Work

Russell Wilson is big on giving back. He's a regular visitor at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, and in 2016, he donated over $1 million from his "Why Not You" foundation for its Strong Against Cancer event.

He runs the "Russell Wilson Passing Academy", where the money raised in 2012 went to the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association.

Russell Wilson worked with Russell Investments for the “Invest with Russell” program. Every time he scored a touchdown in 2013 and 2014, he gave $3,000 to his charity foundation.

Russell Wilson also helps out organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the Seattle Children's Hospital by hosting a yearly charity golf event in Washington.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Russell and his wife Ciara teamed up with Food Lifeline to donate $1 million meals to those in need.

Russell Wilson's Net Worth

Russell Wilson makes about $48.5 million each year as an NFL quarterback. On top of that, he earns around $14 million from endorsements. He gets income from other investments and business ventures.

Russell Wilson's net worth is $165 million in 2024. Forbes ranked him as the world’s 46th highest-paid athlete of 2022. Most of his wealth comes from his NFL earnings, which is $238 million just from salaries. He's also invested a significant portion of his earnings, contributing to his net worth of $165 million.

Russell Wilson's Social Media Presence 

Russell Wilson's Physical Appearance

Russell Wilson's height is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weight is 93 KG.

FAQs About Russell Wilson

1. Who is Russell Wilson?

   • Russell Wilson is a professional American football quarterback who currently plays for the Denver Broncos in the NFL.

2. When was Russell Wilson born?

   • Russell Wilson was born on November 29, 1988.

3. Where is Russell Wilson from?

   • Russell Wilson is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, but currently resides in Denver, Colorado.

4. What is Russell Wilson's height and weight?

   • Russell Wilson is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 93 kilograms.

5. What is Russell Wilson's marital status?

   • Russell Wilson is married, he got married to Ciara on July 6, 2016.

6. Does Russell Wilson have children?

   • Yes, Russell Wilson has three children: Sienna Princess Wilson (born April 28, 2017), Win Harrison Wilson (born July 23, 2020), and stepson Future Zahir.

7. What is the source of Russell Wilson's wealth?

   • Russell Wilson's wealth comes from his NFL salary, endorsements, hosting TV shows, and various business ventures.

8. How much is Russell Wilson's net worth?

   • Russell Wilson's net worth is approximately $165 million.

9. What is Russell Wilson's average salary?

   • Russell Wilson's average salary is around $48.5 million per year.

10. What endorsements does Russell Wilson have?

    • Russell Wilson's endorsements include Amazon, Bose, Mercedes Benz, Alaska Air Group, Nike, Wilson Sporting Goods, Microsoft, Duracell, Braun, United Way, Levi’s, Pepsi, American Family Insurance, Larson Automotive Group, and Reliant Recovery Water.