Earl Thomas' net worth: How much is the American football player worth right now?

Earl Thomas' net worth: How much is the American football player worth right now?

Helix Odhiambo
updated at July 25, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Earl Thomas is a former Seattle Seahawks free safety with a decorated career resume that has earned him a fortune. Earl Thomas' net worth and salary have steadily increased since moving to the NBA in 2010. He is now among the wealthiest footballers in 2023.

Earl Thomas retired
Free safety Earl Thomas of the Baltimore Ravens runs onto the field at halftime of a game against the Cleveland Browns on 22 December 2019 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore won 31-15. Photo: Nick Cammett
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Earl started playing football at a young age. He is one of the best in the NFL, with six Pro Bowls and five-time All-Pro selections. This article reveals Earl Thomas' net worth in 2023, family, background, and career achievements.

Earl Thomas' profile

Full name

Earl Winty Thomas III

Nickname

Deuce

Date of birth

7 May 1989

Age

34 (as of July 2023)

Place of birth

Orange, Texas, United States

Nationality

American

Height

1.78 m (5ft 10 in)

Weight

100 kg (220lbs)

Education

West Orange-Stark High School, the University of Texas at Austin

Parents

Earl Thomas Jr., Debbie Thomas

Brother

Seth

Ex-wife

Nina Heisser

Children

Kaleigh Rose, Kamila, Vee

Profession

American football player

Position

Free safety

NFL draft

2010 (Round 1; Pick 14) by the Seattle Seahawks

Teams

Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens

Jersey number

29

Net worth

$26 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

How much is Earl Thomas worth?

The talented free safety has accumulated a net worth of $26 million as of 2023. However, As per Forbes, Earl Thomas' net worth was $29 million in 2019. His primary source of wealth is football, through salaries, winnings, and endorsements.

What is Earl Thomas' salary?

Earl Thomas' salary
Safety Earl Thomas of the Baltimore Ravens heads off the field after beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-16 at CenturyLink Field on 20 October 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Photo: Otto Greule Jr.
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The American footballer earned an average salary of $13.75 million after signing a four-year contract with Baltimore Ravens in 2019 worth $55 million. He made an average salary of $10 million at Seattle Seahawk between 2014-2018 and $3.66 million between 2010-2014. He ranked 66 in Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes in 2019.

Earl Thomas' career earning

The Orange-born athlete earned around $59.2 million in salary during his nine-year career with the Seahawks. He also made nearly $23.5 million at Ravens.

Earl Thomas' family

The former Ravens player was born on 7 May 1989 to Earl Thomas Jr and Debbie in Texas. He was raised alongside his brother, Seth. Earl Thomas' brother was born on 20 May 1990. Details of his career remain unknown.

Who is Earl Thomas's wife?

Earl Thomas' wife
Nina Heisser walks the runway at the Saks Fifth Avenue And Off The Field Players' Wives Association Charitable Fashion Show on 31 January 2014 in New York City. Photo: Jemal Countess
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The footballer was married to Nina Heisser for four years. She was born on 9 October 1989 in Orange and grew up in New Orleans with her parents, Troy Heisser and Annita Baham. She has two siblings, Kayla and Ryan.

Nina is a fashion designer and a businessperson. She has a clothing brand named "Captivate". She attended West Orange-Stark High School before moving to Bellevue Community College in Washington, graduating with her bachelor's degree in 2014. Nina has a net worth of $8 million - $12 million.

How Earl and Nina met

How much is Earl Thomas worth?
Nina met Earl in high school before he became an NFL star. They dated for around ten years before their marriage in 2016. Photo: @msninathomas, @icecreamconvos_ (modified by author)
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Their love story started at West Orange-Stark High School. They first met during a Spanish class. The footballer proposed in 2015 during an Annual Youth Football Camp event in college. The former couple tied the knot on 16 April 2016 in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family members.

Nina and Thomas' children

They have three children together. A son called Vee, born on 16 December 2018, and two daughters named Kaleigh and Kamila Thomas. Kaleigh was born on 24 September 2012, when they were still dating. They welcomed their second child, Kamila, on 21 November 2017.

What happened to Earl Thomas' wife?

Nina was arrested in April 2020 after reportedly pointing a loaded weapon at her ex-husband's head. She found Thomas and his brother naked in bed with other women at a rental home in East Austin. According to the police report, the NFL star had a gun in his hand while his ex-wife chased him. The police determined that he had taken the pistol from Nina.

The mother of two was charged with first-degree family violence for burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The court released her from jail later in the day after paying a bail of $25,000. The case was dismissed in 2021, and Nina filed for divorce.

Earl Thomas' height and weight

Earl Thomas' stats
Baltimore Ravens free safety Earl Thomas in action during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on 20 October 2019 at Century Link Field in Seattle, WA. Photo: Jeff Halstead
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The father of three stands at 1.78 m (5ft 10 in) and weighs 100 kg (220 lbs).

Earl Thomas' career

The American athlete played football in several positions, including wide receiver, running back, and defensive back. Earl Thomas' stats in high school were 112 tackles and 11 interceptions. He also participated in the 4 × 200 meters relay team and competed in the long jump.

The NFL legend played football at the University of Texas at Austin, making history in his two seasons. He received plenty of praise and recognition for his outstanding performance in his first year. However, he left school after his second year to pursue his career in the NFL.

Earl Thomas' NBA career

The talented footballer signed with the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010 NFL Draft as the 14th overall pick in the first round. He was 20 years old, making him one of the youngest players eligible for the draft.

Seattle Seahawks (2010-2018)

Earl Thomas' career earning
Earl Thomas of the Seattle Seahawks is carted off the field after being injured during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on 30 September 2018 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Photo: Kevin Abele
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Thomas had a promising start in his first season. He managed 98 tackles in his second season and got named to Pro Bowl in December 2011. Earl helped the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl in 2014. He achieved many other things, including seven Pro Bowl selections and three first-team All-Pro selections. The safety suffered an injury in 2018, missing many games.

Baltimore Ravens (2019 -)

The footballer agreed to a four-year deal with the Ravens in March 2019. He debuted in October 2019 and helped the team to reach the playoffs, where they lost to the Tennessee Titans in the Divisional Round. Unfortunately, Earl Thomas' contract with the Ravens got terminated in 2020 due to misconduct.

Has Earl Thomas retired?

Despite spending two years without playing football, the seven-time Pro Bowler has not retired. He has often expressed his desire to return to action. The legend played 140 games across his NFL career, registering 30 interceptions.

Earl Thomas' cars

Earl Thomas' cars
Earl Thomas is among the wealthiest NFL footballers owning luxurious cars. Photo: @earl (modified by author)
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The former Ravens footballer has a collection of luxury cars. They include Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, McLaren 600LT, Bentley Continental GT, and Rolls Royce Phantom.

Earl Thomas' houses

The talented safety bought a home in the South Texas city of Orange near the Louisiana border. The house caught fire in August 2022. Officials suspect it was hit by lightning. No injuries were reported.

Earl Thomas' net worth of $26 million makes him one of the wealthiest safeties in NFL history. Despite several controversies, his career achievements have inspired the young generation, eager to follow in his footsteps in the field.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.