What is Randall Cunningham's Net Worth?
Randall Cunningham is a former professional football quarterback with a net worth of $10 million. He played in the NFL from 1985 to 2001, mainly with the Philadelphia Eagles. Cunningham had a standout tenure with the Minnesota Vikings in 1998, setting the NFL record for the most points scored in a regular season. Post-NFL, he became an ordained Protestant minister and coached football at Silverado High School in Henderson, Nevada.
Early Life and High School
Randall Cunningham was born on March 27, 1963, in Santa Barbara, California. His older brother Sam also became an NFL player, while another brother, Frank, was a track and field star. Randall attended Santa Barbara High School, excelling in both football and track and field. He led the football team to a league title in his senior year and graduated in 1981.
Collegiate Career
Cunningham attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, playing for the Rebels football team. He was named PCAA Offensive Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984 and was a first-team All-American in 1983. As a senior in 1984, he led the Rebels to an 11-2 season, though the record was later adjusted to 0-13 due to player ineligibility.
Philadelphia Eagles
Cunningham was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL draft. Initially a backup to Ron Jaworski, he became the starter in 1987. His breakout year was 1988, throwing for a career-best 3,808 yards and rushing for six touchdowns. The Eagles won the NFC East but lost to the Chicago Bears in the playoffs. Cunningham earned his first of three Bert Bell Awards and played in his first Pro Bowl, where he was named MVP.
In 1991, Cunningham tore his ACL, ending his season. Returning in 1992, he helped the Eagles win their first playoff game in 12 years. During the 1993 and 1994 seasons, injuries plagued Cunningham, leading to his benching in favor of Rodney Peete. He retired in 1995 but left a lasting legacy with the Eagles, holding franchise records for yards-per-rush attempt and yards-per-pass attempt in playoff games.
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Minnesota Vikings
Cunningham joined the Minnesota Vikings in 1997. In 1998, he led the Vikings to a 15-1 record, setting the NFL record for most points scored in a regular season. However, the Vikings lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game. After being replaced by Daunte Culpepper in 1999, Cunningham was released.
Dallas Cowboys
In 2000, Cunningham signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a backup to Troy Aikman. Following Aikman's career-ending concussions, Cunningham took over as quarterback, but the team had a poor season, resulting in his release in favor of Tony Banks.
Baltimore Ravens
Cunningham signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2001, playing backup to Elvis Grbac. He went 2-0 as a starter but was released after the season, marking his final retirement.
Post-retirement
After retiring, Cunningham became an ordained Protestant minister and founded Remnant Ministries in Las Vegas. He ventured into the Gospel music industry, establishing a recording studio for Christian worship music.
In 2009, he became an offensive coordinator at Silverado High School, where his son played. Although he resigned in 2011, Cunningham returned as head coach in 2014 for two seasons. In 2020, he became the team chaplain for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Personal Life
Randall Cunningham is married to Felicity De Jager, a former professional ballerina. They have two children, Randall II and Vashti, both champion high jumpers. Tragically, their son Christian drowned at the age of two in 2010.
Real Estate
In 2005, Randall and Felicity bought an 11,000-square-foot home in Las Vegas for $2.75 million, selling it in 2010 for $2.9 million. In 2008, they purchased another Las Vegas home for $630,000, which they sold in 2021 for $1.05 million.
