Jonathan Phillip Ogden was born on 31 July 1974, in Washington, D.C., USA, and is a retired professional American Football player, best known for spending his entire playing career with the National Football League (NFL) team, the Baltimore Ravens. He played from 1996 to 2007 and all of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Jonathan Ogden? As of mid-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $22.4 million, mostly earned through a successful career in professional football. He earned high valued contracts throughout his career, and was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times. As he continues his endeavors, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.
Jonathan Ogden Net Worth $22.4 million
Jonathan attended St. Albans School, excelling in both track and field and football. After matriculating, he then attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and chose the school since he could still participate in track and field, and won the shot putt at 1996 NCAA Men’s Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships, but also helped UCLA reach the 1993 Pac-10 Football Championship and Rose Bowl, starting as left tackle for the team for four years, and then several awards including the Outland Trophy and the Morris Trophy, and was a unanimous first-team All-American.
Ogden joined the 1996 NFL Draft and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the fourth overall pick – his net worth increased as he continued to play for the team., being named a nine- time All Pro and was selected as the Pro Bowl left tackle 11 times, only missing out during his rookie year. He caught two passes, recovered 10 fumbles, and 10 tackles during his career. He is considered one of the best tacklers to have ever played the game. In 2001, he won a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in their win at Super Bowl XXXV against the New York Giants. He continued to play with them until he announced his retirement in 2008 after 12 seasons. He is considered one of the tallest players in the NFL during the end of his playing career at 6’9”, tied with Jared Gaither and Dennis Roland. During Super Bowl XLVII, Jonathan served as honorary captain of the Ravens, and they would win their second championship. His net worth increased significantly throughout his professional career.
Ogden then tried his hand at a segment in professional wrestling in an attempt to win the Hardcore Championship in an episode of “WWE Raw”. In 2009, he was listed as part of Sporting News Magazine’s Team of the Decade. The following year, he was part of NFL’s top 100 players. He also starred in commercials for Apple Ford and local car insurance company GEBCO. In 2012, he appeared in an advertisement to support Maryland in Question 7 with Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
For his personal life, it is known that Jonathan married Kema Hunt in 2004, and they reside in Las Vegas. He also started the Jonathan Ogden Foundation to help student athletes through lessons, and helping with the local community.
