What is Antonio Cromartie's Net Worth and Salary?
Antonio Cromartie is a former American professional football player with a net worth of $10 million. Originally starting his career with Florida State University, Cromartie was picked in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. As a cornerback, he became a first-team All-Pro in 2007 after leading the league in interceptions. Apart from numerous accolades, he is renowned for the longest play in NFL history, where he returned a missed field goal for 109 yards. Over his career, Cromartie played for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, and Indianapolis Colts before retiring in 2018. He is also known for having 14 children with eight women.
Early Life
Antonio Cromartie was born on April 15, 1984, in Tallahassee, Florida, and has Haitian heritage. In high school, he excelled in football, being named USA Today's Defensive Player of the Year and became one of the top cornerback prospects in the nation. Beyond football, he actively participated in track and field events, specializing in the 110-meter hurdles, 100-meter relay, and triple jump.
Cromartie received an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, where he played under coach Bobby Bowden. His versatility saw him playing as a nickelback, kick returner, and occasionally as a wide receiver. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL before his junior season, ruling out his third year. Nonetheless, he continued to shine in track events, making notable performances in the 200 meters and 400 meters.
NFL Career
Cromartie embarked on his NFL career in 2006 with the Chargers, quickly making impressive returns, including one for 91 yards. In his second season, he earned the Defensive Player of the Week Award multiple times and set franchise records with his interceptions. By 2010, he moved to the New York Jets, where injuries and inconsistent performances marked his tenure. In 2014, he transitioned to the Arizona Cardinals, but never regained his early-career form. He concluded his career with the Jets and Colts, retiring in 2018.
Contracts and Career Earnings
In 2006, Antonio signed a 5-year, $13.5 million contract with the San Diego Chargers. On March 4, 2010, he was traded to the New York Jets as a third-round draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The Jets re-signed him in 2011 to a four-year, $32 million contract.
Antonio admits to wasting $5 million during his initial NFL years, but he eventually managed his finances better. During his 11-season NFL career, he earned a total of $47 million.
Real Estate
After retiring from football, Cromartie listed his New Jersey home for $1.7 million in 2018. Purchased in 2012 for $1.235 million, the nearly 10,000-square-foot residence features 20 rooms, including five bedrooms, and sits on 3.34 acres. Highlights include a grand foyer with a cathedral ceiling, marble fireplace, countertops, wine cellar, dance studio, playroom, and a koi pond, all with breathtaking mountain views.
In another noteworthy real estate story, Cromartie was involved in a dispute with his mother in 2016, whom he eventually evicted for failing to keep up with mortgage payments on a home he bought for her in 2006. The monthly payments were around $700.
Relationships and Children
Antonio Cromartie is well-known for fathering 14 children with 8 different mothers. In 2010, he married Terricka Cason, a former star of E!'s "Candy Girls." The couple has four children together, including twins born after Cromartie's vasectomy, which he had undergone in an attempt to stop having more children.
His large family results in significant child support obligations. In 2010, he had to request a $500,000 advance from the New York Jets to cover overdue child support payments. Cromartie reportedly spends over $300,000 annually on child support.
