What Is Eric Decker's Net Worth and Salary?
Eric Decker is a former American football wide receiver who has a net worth of $20 million. Eric Decker played in the National Football League for eight seasons, reaching the Super Bowl once in 2013 with the Denver Broncos. He starred in the reality television series "Eric & Jessie: Game On," which followed the lives of Decker, his wife, country music singer Jessie James Decker, and their three children. The show aired for three seasons between 2013 and 2017.
Early Life
Eric Decker was born on March 15, 1987, in Cold Spring, Minnesota. Eric attended Rocori High School and was at school in 2003 during the Rocori High School shooting, having hidden in a cupboard until police arrived. During high school, Decker played football, basketball, and baseball, excelling in all three sports. Eric went to the University of Minnesota, where he played on the baseball and football teams. Decker was a stand-out in football in his junior, sophomore, and senior seasons. During his senior year, in 2009, a "Sports Illustrated" columnist declared Eric the third-best wide receiver in college football.
Career
In the 2010 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Decker with the 87th overall pick. Eric signed a four-year deal worth $2.5 million. Due to the Bronco's depth at wide receiver, Decker did not see much playing time during his rookie season, although he appeared on special teams. In his second year, he started in all 16 regular-season games.
In 2012, his third season, Eric seemed prepared for a breakout year as the Denver Broncos added veteran quarterback Peyton Manning to their roster. Decker indeed performed well, finishing the season with 85 catches for 1,064 yards and 13 touchdowns. In Week 13, against the Kansas City Chiefs, Decker made a career-high 174 yards receiving yards and tied a team-high with four receiving touchdowns. He ranked second in the league for receiving touchdowns in 2012.
Decker had another impressive year in 2013, contributing to Peyton Manning's historical passing season. Eric had several stand-out games and finished the season with 87 receptions for 1,288 yards, career highs, and 11 touchdowns. The Denver Broncos progressed through the post-season to Super Bowl XLVIII, where they met the Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos were favored to win the game; however, they were upset by a massive 43-8 loss. Eric only had one reception for six yards in the Super Bowl.
On March 12, 2014, Decker signed a five-year, $36.25 million contract with the New York Jets but played only three of those seasons before being released. He then played one season with both the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots before announcing his retirement in 2018.
Career Earnings
During his NFL career, Eric Decker earned $29.4 million in salary.
Relationships
On June 22, 2013, Eric Decker married country singer Jessie James. They have three children together: one daughter named Vivianne and two sons, Eric and Forrest. From 2013 until 2017, three seasons of the reality television series "Eric and Jessie: Game On" aired, showing the Decker family's life.
In 2017, Eric and his wife condemned NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness about racial inequality and police brutality.
Real Estate
In 2017, Eric and Jessie James Decker listed a home in Georgia for $1.45 million. The extravagant residence features eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. Built in 2006, the home measures 10,000 square feet and includes a wine cellar, two kitchens, and a boat-shaped tub in one bathroom.
In 2019, Eric and Jessie paid $4.25 million for a six-bedroom, eleven-bathroom house on three acres in Nashville. In January 2023, they listed their home for sale for $10.3 million.
