Edgerrin James Net Worth: How Rich is the Legendary Football Player?

Edgerrin James is a 44 years old American retired professional football player. He is best known for playing in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back for 11 seasons. He was drafted in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. As of 2022, Edgerrin James net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.

Early life

Edgerrin James was born on the 1st of August, 1978 in Immokalee, Florida, United States. He was born in a large family. James grew up with four other siblings. His mother used to mention him as the man of the house. He took his mother’s words seriously, and he started behaving like a responsible man from his childhood days.

For his study, he joined Immokalee High School based in Florida. Since his school days, he has been the best form as a running back. In fact, he stood out as the school’s most successful running backs.

Likewise, he was the first student in the school history who had the most 100 plus rushing games with 1000 plus rushing yards in the two consecutive seasons.

Edgerrin James Net Worth & Career

James was picked up by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft. He signed a seven-year contract worth $49 million with the professional soccer team. His selection in the team was believed as a blunder by some critics. However, he quieted the critics by showing his brilliant performance. Associated Press even chose him as the 1999 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

In his first two seasons, he came up holding the NFL rushing title. James became the last player to grab the rushing title in his rookie season. He left the Indianapolis Colts in March 2006 that led him to become its all-time leading rusher with nearly 9,226 rushing yards. Colts inducted him in the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor on September 23, 2012.

James joined the new team Arizona Cardinals on 23rd March 2006. At the start of 2007, he was the active leader in his career rushing yards. While playing with Arizona since 1998, he ran for 100 yards and he made an average of 4.7 yards per carrying. In the Cardinal’s next game against Philadelphia Eagles, he rushed for 73 yards which helped his team to get the victory with a score of 32-25.

James was released by the Cardinals on April 28, 2009, after he requested his release following his long-time girlfriend’s death from cancer. He was declining NFL offers as he was recovering from the sorrow of losing his girlfriend as well as he was busy grieving his four children. However, on August 24, 2009, he agreed to join the team, Seattle Seahawks. He replaced the team’s running back, T. J. Duckett.

Even though he had joined the new team, he was unable to show his best form with the team. He had a career-low 46 carries with only 125 rushing yards. On November 3, 2009, Seattle removed him from the team. He made an announcement of his retirement from professional football on July 26, 2011.

James was recently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 7, 2021, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. In his enshrinement, he dubbed himself as an inmate No. 336.

Edgerrin James Personal Life

Edgerrin James was in a serious relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Andia Wilson. Andia was suffering from leukemia for a long time, and she took her last breath on April 14, 2009. James had four kids with his late girlfriend, Andia. Sources have revealed that he has two more kids. However, he has not shared any information regarding the mother of his two kids. James is currently living in Miami, Florida raising his six children.

Edgerrin James Net Worth

As of 2022, Edgerrin James’s personal wealth is estimated to be around $40 million. He has earned a huge amount from his professional football career. James signed a $49 million contract with Indianapolis Colts, a $30 million contract deal from Arizona Cardinals, and a $2 million contract deal with Seattle Hawks.

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