SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks throws the ball against the Carolina Panthers at CenturyLink Field on October 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Throughout his years in the NFL, Russell Wilson has constantly proved that he is one of the best quarterbacks that the league has ever seen. When he entered the draft nobody expected Wilson to become the quarterback that he is today. He led the Seahawks to the playoffs in his rookie season and then followed that with a season that saw the Seattle Seahawks winning their very first Super Bowl title. Each year he improves, which eventually led to him signing an $87.6 million contract extension which at the time made him the second highest-paid player in the NFL.
Russell Wilson Net Worth 2019: $42 Million
Let’s breakdown how Russell got there.
2012-2014
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – FEBRUARY 02: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after their 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Coming out of the University of Wisconsin, Wilson was selected by the Seattle Seahawks as the 75th pick overall in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The Seahawks faced some criticism over the pick, as they had recently signed Matt Flynn, the backup of the Green Bay Packers, to a three-year $20.5 million deal during that offseason with $9 million guaranteed. Wilson was drafted to compete with the other veteran quarterbacks on the team and beat them all out for the starting job, eventually leading the Seahawks to their very first Super Bowl victory. His rookie contract was reported to be a four-year deal worth $2.99 million, including a signing bonus of $619,400 and almost all $2.99 million guaranteed. It also contained various bonuses that were based on performance. During these seasons, Wilson was constantly improving, garnering Pro Bowl honors and leading his team to two Super Bowl appearances, winning one of them.
2015
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 01: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on after his pass is intercepted by Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On July 31, 2015 Wilson signed a contract extension worth $87.6 million with $61.5 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $31 million. At the time this extension made Wilson the second highest paid player in the NFL and rightfully so, as Russell Wilson has helped turn the Seattle Seahawks into one of the most dominant football teams in the league.
2016-2017
SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against the Carolina Panthers at CenturyLink Field on December 4, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Wilson will earn $12.3 million in salary for the 2016 season as well as an additional $10 million in endorsements. He has become one of the NFL’s most marketable players, securing endorsements from companies such as Microsoft and Nike. Talk about starting from the bottom and look at him now.
2018
American Football Quarterback, Russell Wilson’s baseball career may not have been successful but he is ardent to make his stepson’s career a success in the sport.
2019
According to one of Russell Wilson’s agents, his client will partake in a second stint with the New York Yankees organization this spring.
