Vernon Leonard Davis was born on the 31st January 1984, in Washington, D.C., USA, and is best recognized for being a professional American Football player, in the position of tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for such teams as the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, and Washington Redskins. His professional playing career has been active since 2006.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Vernon Davis is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Davis’ net worth is over $16 million, accumulated through his successful involvement in the sports industry as a professional football player. Another source is coming from his business venture, as Davis is the founder of Modern Class Design (MCD).
Vernon Davis Net Worth $16 Million
Vernon Davis spent his childhood with his siblings in his hometown; he is the brother of Vontae Davis, who is also a professional football player for the Indianapolis Colts. He attended Truesdell Elementary School, after which he went to Paul Public Charter School, which didn’t have a football team, so he played football for the MacFarland Middle School team. Afterwards, he continued education at Dunbar High School, where he was very active not only in football, but also in basketball. Beside that, he also distinguished himself in track & field, setting a personal best of 10.7 seconds in the 100 meters, as well as being the DCIAA champion in the high jump. In football, Davis reached No. 4 tight end prospect of the class in 2003, and he was selected to play in the US Army All-American Bowl. Upon matriculation, he enrolled at the University of Maryland, where he continued to play football for the college team – the Maryland Terrapins. While there, he was named a Consensus All-American and was a finalist for the Mackey Award, as he finished his college career with 1,371 yards in 83 receptions for 16.5 yards per catch. He majored from the college in Studio Art.
In no time Davis’ professional playing career began, when he was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft as the 6th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers, so he signed a contract worth $23 million over the five years, which marked the beginning of his net worth, and made him the NFL’s top paid tight end at the time. He made his debut in the game against the Arizona Cardinals, and in his first season appeared in just 10 games as he suffered an injury; however, he finished the season with 265 yards from 20 catches, averaging 13.2 yards per reception. Two more seasons he battled with injuries, however, in 2009 Davis became the team’s leader in touchdown receptions and in the same year he was selected to play in his first Pro Bowl. Thanks to that, he was awarded with a contract extension worth $37 million over the next five years, and the 2010 seaso, he finished with 914 yards, 56 catches so 16.3 yards per catch. During the 2011-2012 season, he led the team to win the NFC West division, and in the 2011-2012 NFL playoffs, he caught the game winning touchdown pass in the game against the New Orleans Saints. In 2013, he played again in Pro Bowl.
In November of 2015 Davis was traded to the Denver Broncos, and with the team he won his first Super Bowl, defeating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, which added a considerable amount to his net worth.
Most recently, Davis signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins in 2016, increasing further his net worth.
Speaking about Vernon Davis’ personal life, little is known in the media about it, except that he is partnered with Janel Horne. He is also known as a huge fan of curling, plus in free times he collaborates with a number of charities, and is known to support up-and-coming artists too..
