Summary
Russell Wilson is an American professional football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (75th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at NC State and Wisconsin. His net worth is $165 million.
This article is about Russell Wilson’s net worth, contract, salary, career earnings, biography, wife, and more.
Russell Wilson’s Biography and Career
Russell Carrington Wilson was born on November 29, 1988, in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. He attended Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia, and played football as a quarterback.
College Career
Wilson joined NC State and played college football for the Wolfpack from 2007-2010. In 2011, he joined Wisconsin and played college football for the Badgers.
During the 2007 season, Wilson redshirted at NC State. As a freshman in 2008, he finished with 1,955 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and 1 interception. He was awarded ACC Rookie of the Year (2008) and ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year (2008).
Professional Career
Russell Wilson was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (75th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. The quarterback played 10 seasons for the Seahawks from 2012-2021. He was traded to Denver Broncos in 2022 and played 1 season for the Broncos.
In his rookie season in 2012, he finished with 3,118 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Wilson was the Walter Payton Man of the Year (2020), Super Bowl Champion (XLVIII), and 9-time Pro Bowl (2012-2015, 2017-2021).
In the 2022 season, Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos. He had 3,524 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, along with 55 carries for 277 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in that season.
Russell Wilson’s Net Worth, Salary, Career Earnings, and Contract
In 2023, quarterback Russell Wilson’s net worth is $165 million. His prime source of earnings is his football contract. His average annual salary is $48,517,647 for the Broncos.
Contract
In 2022, Wilson signed a 5-year contract extension with Denver Broncos worth $242.5 million. The contract came with a signing bonus of $50,000,000 and a total guarantee of $161,000,000.
Career Earnings
Wilson has played 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and 1 season with Denver Broncos. His career earnings are $238,362,520 only from football salaries.
The following table refers to Wilson’s career earnings in 11 seasons.
| Year | Team | Earnings |
| 2012 | Seattle Seahawks | $1,009,400 |
| 2013 | Seattle Seahawks | $526,217 |
| 2014 | Seattle Seahawks | $662,434 |
| 2015 | Seattle Seahawks | $31,722,469 |
| 2016 | Seattle Seahawks | $12,342,000 |
| 2017 | Seattle Seahawks | $12,600,000 |
| 2018 | Seattle Seahawks | $15,500,000 |
| 2019 | Seattle Seahawks | $35,000,000 |
| 2020 | Seattle Seahawks | $53,000,000 |
| 2021 | Seattle Seahawks | $19,000,000 |
| 2022 | Denver Broncos | $57,000,000 |
Personal Info
| Full Name | Russell Carrington Wilson |
| Born | November 29, 1988 |
| Current Club | Denver Broncos |
| NFL Draft | 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 75 |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Shirt No. | 3 |
| Age | 34 |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $165 million |
| Average Annual Salary | $48,517,647 |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Ciara |
| @dangerusswilson |
Wife
Wilson’s wife is Ciara. They married in 2016. She is a well-known American Singer.
Age
Born on November 29, 1988. He is 34 years old.
Height
He is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
Weight
He is 215 lbs (98 kg).
NFL Stats
[As of week 18, 2022]
| Passing Attempts | 5,218 |
| Passing Completions | 3,371 |
| Completion Percentage | 64.6% |
| TD-INT | 308-98 |
| Passing Yards | 40,583 |
| Passer Rating | 100.2 |
| Rushing Yards | 4,966 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 26 |
FAQs
What is Russell Wilson’s Net Worth?
In 2023, his net worth is $165 million.
How much is his average annual salary?
$48,517,647.
Which college did he play for?
NC State (2007-2010) and Wisconsin (2011).
What is his shirt no.?
He wears No. 3 for the Broncos.
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