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Blake Bortles Net Worth

$20 Million

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Apr 28, 1992 (32 years old)

Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.

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What is Blake Bortles's Net Worth?

Blake Bortles, a former professional football quarterback, boasts a net worth of $20 million. He played in the NFL from 2014 to 2021, primarily with the Jacksonville Jaguars. His standout season was in 2017, where he propelled the Jaguars to their first division title and AFC Championship Game appearance in 18 years. Bortles also set franchise records for single-season passing yards and touchdowns in 2015.

Contracts and Career Earnings

Blake Bortles signed a 4-year $20.6 million contract as a rookie in 2014 and a 3-year $54 million extension in 2018. Throughout his career, Bortles earned a total of $48 million in NFL salary and additional millions from endorsements. He played 78 games, earning $615,000 per game and throwing 75 interceptions during this period. Blake Bortles career earnings details

Early Life and High School

Robby Blake Bortles was born on April 28, 1992, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, to Suzy and Rob. He has a brother named Colby who became a baseball player and coach. Bortles attended Oviedo High School, excelling in both football and baseball. He set Seminole County records with 5,576 passing yards and 53 touchdowns during his high school football career.

Collegiate Career

Bortles attended the University of Central Florida on a scholarship. After redshirting in 2010, he played ten games in 2011. As a sophomore in 2012, Bortles started all 14 games, recording 3,059 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. His best season came in 2013 when he led the Knights to the American Athletic Conference championship and a victory over Baylor in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, marking UCF's first major bowl win. Bortles declared for the NFL draft shortly after this victory.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Bortles was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He showcased his dual-threat abilities by rushing for at least 20 yards in seven games but also led the NFL with 55 sacks. Bortles had 2,908 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions in his rookie season. He greatly improved in 2015, setting Jaguars' franchise records with 4,428 passing yards and 35 touchdowns. Despite leading the league in sacks again, he had a stellar season. However, the 2016 season was disappointing with a 3-13 record for the Jaguars despite organizational changes.

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In 2017, Bortles led the Jaguars to a 10-6 record and their first division title in 18 years, with 3,687 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. The Jaguars defeated the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Divisional Round, reaching the AFC Championship Game for the first time in 18 years, although they were defeated by the New England Patriots. Bortles struggled in 2018 with career lows of 2,718 passing yards and 11 interceptions, leading to the team's failure to return to the playoffs. He was released by the Jaguars after the season and replaced by Nick Foles.

Los Angeles Rams

After his release from the Jaguars, Bortles signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams as Jared Goff's backup in 2019. He made three appearances, completing one pass for three yards. Bortles then signed with the Denver Broncos in 2020 but only played with the practice squad. He returned to the Rams at the year's end.

Green Bay Packers

In 2021, Bortles signed a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers. Although released in the summer, he was re-signed to the practice squad in November and played a game against the Kansas City Chiefs before being released again.

New Orleans Saints

Bortles signed with the New Orleans Saints on Christmas Eve 2021 as Ian Book's backup. He did not play for the team and was waived in spring 2022 after the Saints signed Andy Dalton. Bortles announced his retirement from the NFL later that year on the "Pardon My Take" podcast.