What is Cris Collinsworth's Net Worth and Salary?
Cris Collinsworth, a former professional football player, announcer, and entrepreneur, has a net worth of $25 million. Best known as a wide receiver in the NFL, Collinsworth played for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980s for eight seasons. After retiring from football, he launched a successful broadcasting career and is now a regular figure on NBC, Showtime, and the NFL Network.
Cris Collinsworth Salary
While Collinsworth earned a substantial income as an NFL player, his broadcasting career proved even more lucrative. Initially earning $4 million annually as a color commentator and TV personality, his salary jumped to $12.5 million per year with a new contract signed with NBC in December 2021.
Early Life
Anthony Cris Collinsworth was born on January 27th, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio. Both his parents were educators, and his father eventually served as a superintendent in Brevard County, Florida. In 1963, the family relocated to Melbourne, Florida, where Cris attended Astronaut High School, excelling in multiple sports and winning the state championship in the 100-yard dash. He also earned the title of high school All-American quarterback.
Collinsworth accepted a football scholarship at the University of Florida, where he initially played as quarterback. He made history by throwing a 99-yard touchdown pass against the Rice Owls. Eventually transitioning to a wide receiver, he amassed 120 receptions for 1,937 yards and 14 touchdowns with the Gators.
NFL Career
Cris Collinsworth was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1981, where he spent his entire eight-year NFL career. He quickly became the team's leading receiver, setting a franchise record for rookie receptions. He was selected for the Pro Bowl three times.
Known for his height and speed, Collinsworth almost joined the Tampa Bay Bandits in 1985 but failed the physical exam, nullifying the contract. Finishing his career with the Bengals, he recorded 417 receptions, nearly 6,700 yards, and scored 36 touchdowns.
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Broadcasting
Upon retiring from the NFL, Cris Collinsworth transitioned into broadcasting. Starting as a radio sports talk show host, he moved to television with HBO's "Inside the NFL." By the 1990s, he joined NBC, covering both NFL and college football, and even tennis.
In the late 90s, Collinsworth joined "NFL on Fox" and became a lead game commentator by 2004. He also hosted "Guinness World Records Primetime" and covered events like the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics. His voice was featured as a color commentator in the "Madden" video game series, and he covered the Super Bowl in 2017.
Pro Football Focus
Cris Collinsworth also owns Pro Football Focus (PFF), a sports statistics monitoring service that provides detailed analysis and advanced statistics for NFL and college football. In September 2021, Silver Lake Partners invested $50 million for a minority stake in PFF, though the current value of the company and Collinsworth's remaining stake are unknown.
Relationships
Cris Collinsworth resides in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, with his wife Holly. They have four children, one of whom became a successful football player and team captain at Notre Dame.
Real Estate
In 2000, Cris and Holly purchased a 5-acre property in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, for $100,000. They built an extensive mini-compound featuring a 7,000 square-foot main home, barn, pool, and pool house. Similar properties have been sold for around $2 million.
