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What Is Archie Griffin’s Net Worth?
As of 2025, Archie Griffin’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. This valuation is based on his earnings from his professional football career, his various leadership roles at Ohio State University, endorsements, investments, and public speaking engagements.
Details of Archie Griffin’s Financial Success
Archie Griffin’s financial journey began with his outstanding college football career at Ohio State University from 1972 to 1975. During this time, he achieved unprecedented success, becoming the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in NCAA history (1974 and 1975). In addition to his Heisman Trophies, Griffin also won many other college awards. He is one of four players to win the Big Ten Most Valuable Player twice (1973–1974). United Press International named him Player of the Year twice (1974–1975), Walter Camp Foundation named him player of the year twice (1974–1975), he won the Maxwell Award (1975), and The Sporting News named him Man of the Year (1975). His college career was further distinguished by being a three-time All-American and the first player to start in four Rose Bowl games. He also secured four Big Ten Conference titles with the Buckeyes. His on-field achievements translated into significant opportunities both during and after his playing career.
Griffin was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 1976 NFL Draft as the 24th pick. During his seven seasons in the NFL (1976-1982), he rushed for 2,808 yards and seven touchdowns, and caught 192 passes for 1,607 yards and six touchdowns. While specific salary details from his NFL career are not publicly available, NFL players in the 1970s earned considerably less than their modern counterparts. He also played in Super Bowl XVI with the Bengals in 1982, finishing the game with one carry for four yards. In 1985, he briefly played for the Jacksonville Bulls of the USFL. Although he never quite hit the success of his college years. Griffin’s consistent performance and participation in Super Bowl XVI boosted his career’s financial value. Griffin’s earnings went beyond contracts, with additional income from sponsorships and appearances tied to his Heisman legacy. These opportunities established a foundation for his financial stability post-retirement.
Post-Football Career and Other Ventures
Following his football career, Archie Griffin transitioned into various roles that further contributed to his net worth. He served as the President and CEO of The Ohio State University Alumni Association for over 10 years, a role from which he stepped down in 2015 to become a senior advisor within the OSU Office of Advancement. In 2014, as senior vice president of the Alumni Association, Griffin made an annual base salary of $373,493.28.
Griffin also served as the spokesman for the Wendy’s High School Heisman award program, aligning himself with a nationally recognized brand and educational initiative. As of 2021, Archie Griffin made $235,584 in total compensation as Independent Director at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. $85,584 was received as Total Cash, $150,000 was received as Equity and $0 was received as Pension and other forms of compensation. He sat on the board of directors for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. from 2006 to 2021. As of November 7, 2024, Archie M Griffin has an estimated net worth of $7.03 Million based on reported shares in ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/.
Beyond his direct employment, Griffin has engaged in various investments. He was an investor in Mandalay Baseball Properties LLC, which owned the Dayton Dragons, a single-A Minor League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, prior to the sale of the team in 2014. He also created the Archie Griffin Scholarship Fund at Ohio State, benefiting the university’s Olympic sports programs. In the central Ohio community, The Archie and Bonita Griffin Foundation Fund helps develop sports, educational, and travel programs for youth.
Griffin also serves on the board of directors for Motorists Insurance, which has offices in downtown Columbus, and the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, based in Irving, Texas. The estimated speaking fee range to book Archie Griffin for live events is $20,000 – $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 – $20,000.
