What is LaVar Arrington's Net Worth?
LaVar Arrington is an American retired professional football player with a net worth of $20 million. He played college football at Penn State University and professionally in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants.
Early Life
Born on June 30, 1978, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, LaVar Arrington displayed exceptional athletic abilities early on. At North Hills Senior High School, he excelled as a linebacker and running back, earning multiple accolades such as the 1996 Parade National Player of the Year and Gatorade Player of the Year. With over 4,000 career rushing yards, he chose to attend Penn State University on a football scholarship.
At Penn State, Arrington played under Joe Paterno from 1997 to 1999. Known for making spectacular plays, he won multiple awards, including the Dick Butkus Award and was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated's 1999 College Football Preview.
NFL Career
Arrington was the second overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, selected by the Washington Redskins. During his tenure with the team from 2000 to 2005, he was a three-time Pro Bowler and earned All-Pro honors. However, controversies plagued his career, including a contractual dispute that led to a $4.4 million buyout of his contract.
In 2006, he signed with the New York Giants but sustained a severe injury that year, leading to his eventual release in 2007.
Motorcycle Accident
In June 2007, LaVar Arrington suffered a serious motorcycle accident in Maryland, which resulted in multiple injuries, including a broken forearm and lower vertebrae. This incident significantly impacted his plans to return to the NFL, and he announced his retirement later that year.
Contracts & Earnings
LaVar Arrington's NFL contracts included an eight-year, $68 million extension with the Washington Redskins and a seven-year, $49 million contract with the New York Giants. Over his seven-year career, Arrington earned around $44 million in salary.
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Personal Life
LaVar Arrington resides in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with his wife, Trishia, and their four children. He has a younger brother, Eric, and an older brother, Michael, a former basketball player at Slippery Rock University.
After retiring from the NFL, Arrington ventured into broadcasting. He hosted pregame and postgame shows for Comcast SportsNet and had a radio talk show in Washington, D.C. In 2014, he joined NFL Network's "NFL AM" program and later became an analyst for FS1's "Speak For Yourself."
Arrington also appeared in television commercials and on TLC's "While You Were Out," where he helped redesign his brother's room. He was a judge on ESPN's "Dream Job."
Entrepreneurship
In 2008, Arrington founded the sports agency Leap Management and later created Xtreme Procision, a football training system and camp. He opened a restaurant named The Sideline in 2008, which closed in 2009 following a tragic incident.
