What is Jimmy Garoppolo's net worth? $138M signing with 49ers was largest in NFL history

Garoppolo's contract breaks up into $74 million in guaranteed money and $90 million in the first three seasons

PUBLISHED AUG 4, 2021

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on after the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

American football's Jimmy G has made quite the name for himself as a San Fransisco 49ers quarterback. First drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, Garoppolo was Tom Brady's backup QB in two Super Bowls. In 2017, the Patriots traded him to the 49ers, and Garoppolo made history by bagging a 7–0 win record as a starter - a feat last accomplished by Ben Roethlisberger in 2004.

Garoppolo's 2018 signing with the 49ers was the largest contract in NFL history on an annual basis at the time. Unfortunately, the same year Garoppolo's season ended prematurely due to an injury. But when Garoppolo returned in 2019, he led the 49ers to their first 8–0 start since 1990s. With several different accolades in his bag, it's no wonder that Garoppolo's net worth runs into millions.

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What is Jimmy Garoppolo's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of 2021, Garoppolo's estimated net worth is a solid $25 million. His source of income is primarily his career as an American professional footballer; his skilled performances in NFL games have bagged him esteemed endorsements and contracts.

In 2018, when Garopollo was signed by the 49ers, they paid a hefty $137.6 million contract that averages $27 million per year. The outlet reports that Garoppolo is set to make $500,00 more than the previous highest-paid NFL player Matthew Stafford.

Garoppolo's contract breaks up into $74 million in guaranteed money and $90 million in the first three seasons - another record for NFL at the time. In between June of 2017 and 2018, Garoppolo reportedly made $36 million. As of 2019, his income from just the 49ers alone was $43 million. Celebrity Net Worth reports that his 2019-2020 earnings are expected to rise above $18.3 million, bringing his total income way above $60 million by August of 2020.

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines against the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Who is Jimmy Garoppolo?

Born in Arlington Heights, Illinois on November 2, 1991, to Denise and Tony Garoppolo Sr, Garoppolo is the third of four siblings. He was a college football star long before he became an NFL pro. As an Eastern Illinois University quarterback, Garoppolo was named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference Team in 2010, the All-OVC 2nd Team in 2012, and the All-OVC 1st team in 2013. Among his many other titles are the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year and the CFPA National FCS Quarterback of the Year in 2013, the same year he won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

After winning and AFC Championship with the Patriots in 2014, Garoppolo was suddenly traded to the 49ers in exchange for a 2018 second-round pick. But his legacy soared as he led the 49ers to the Super Bowl LIV where they ultimately lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Garoppolo's 2020 NFL season was however riddled with injuries, and resulted in the footballer playing only six games in total. He will kickstart this year's NFL tournament with a preseason match between the 49ers and the Chiefs scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 14, at 8:30 pm ET.