As one of the most talked-about figures, Larry Fitzgerald has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.
What is Larry Fitzgerald's net worth and salary?
Early Life and High School
Here is a breakdown of Larry Fitzgerald's salary by season (2004-2020):
Arizona Cardinals, 2004-2013
Contracts and Career Earnings
Total NFL Career Earnings (2004-2020): $180,300,000
Larry Fitzgerald Jr. was born on August 31, 1983 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Larry Sr. and Carol. As a teenager, he attended the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, where he played high school football. In school, Fitzgerald was a two-time first-team All-State wide receiver. During this time, he gained additional experience by working as a ball boy for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. Because he initially failed to meet NCAA requirements coming out of high school, Fitzgerald spent a year at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Fitzgerald attended the University of Pittsburgh for college and played for the Panthers football team. He was an instant star in his freshman season in 2002, recording 69 receptions for 1,005 yards and 12 touchdowns and leading his team to victory at the Insight Bowl. Fitzgerald had an even more impressive sophomore season, leading the Big East conference with 92 receptions for 1,672 yards and leading the whole NCAA with 22 touchdowns. Following the season, he won the Walter Camp Award as the best player in the NCAA, and came in second for the Heisman Trophy. Fitzgerald subsequently left Pitt to enter the NFL Draft. He finished his collegiate career with a school record of 34 receiving touchdowns.
Larry Fitzgerald is a retired American professional football player who has a net worth of $75 million. Larry Fitzgerald played 17 seasons in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals. Prior to that, he played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. Regarded as one of the greatest receivers in NFL history, Fitzgerald ranks second in the league in career receiving yards and career receptions.
On August 20th, 2011 he signed an 8-year $120 million contract with the Cardinals. In total, Larry earned $180 million from NFL salary alone. He also earned around $10 million from endorsements.
Ultimately, Larry Fitzgerald's financial journey is a testament to their success.
Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.