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What Is Jason Taylor’s Net Worth?
Jason Taylor, a former American football player, has a net worth of $6 million. This wealth accumulated primarily through his successful career as a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL), coupled with earnings from post-retirement ventures.
Financial History and Challenges
Despite earning considerable sums during his NFL career, Taylor has faced financial difficulties post-retirement. In 2011, he initiated legal action against a former financial advisor, Eric Kim, alleging misappropriation of $275,000 from a $500,000 investment. Kim counter-sued, claiming Taylor had a history of investment failures and sought $1 million for defamation plus $15,000 for services rendered.
His divorce from Katina Thomas Taylor in 2015 also impacted his finances. The divorce settlement required Taylor to pay approximately $8.7 million. By 2017, he had reportedly paid only about $5 million, with Katina claiming he possessed $7 million in assets at the time. Additionally, Taylor was obligated to provide $4,000 monthly in child support and health insurance for their three children.
Early Life and Collegiate Career
Born on September 1, 1974, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jason Paul Taylor’s journey to NFL stardom began with his high school years at Woodland Hills High School. He was homeschooled from grades 10-12. He later excelled at the University of Akron, earning four varsity letters and starting for three years on the Akron Zips football team. His collegiate statistics included 21 sacks, 279 tackles, three interceptions, and seven fumble recoveries. In recognition of his performance, he was a two-time first-team All-Mid-American Conference selection during his junior and senior years. Notably, in 1996, he was named the National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Virginia Tech. Taylor also played basketball for the Akron Zips men’s team.
NFL Career with the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Washington Redskins
Taylor’s NFL career commenced in 1997 when he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round. He signed a four-year deal in July of that year. He quickly established himself as a prominent defensive player, recording five sacks and two forced fumbles in his rookie season. In 1998, he increased his performance with nine sacks and eight deflected passes. The following year, he secured the first of his eight career NFL interceptions.
In April 2000, Taylor became a restricted free agent and signed a one-year deal worth $1.027 million. In that season, he recorded 14.5 sacks, 73 tackles, and six batted passes, earning his first Pro Bowl selection. His success led to a six-year, $42 million contract with the Dolphins. He continued to excel with 70 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and eight batted passes.
Taylor’s 2002 season was particularly noteworthy, as he led the NFL with 18.5 sacks, tying the Dolphins’ team record. This performance earned him All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl return. In 2003, he recorded 13 sacks. In March 2004, the Dolphins extended his contract through 2009 with a $45 million deal, including a guarantee of nearly $10 million. In 2004, Taylor recorded 68 tackles, 11 batted passes, 9.5 sacks, and an interception.
In 2005, he had 73 tackles, 10 knocked-down passes, four forced fumbles, and 12 sacks. He recorded 13.5 sacks, 9 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 interceptions returned for touchdowns in 2006. This performance earned him the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award with 22 out of 50 votes from broadcasters and sportswriters. He was also named a consensus All-Pro for the second time. In 2007, Taylor reached double-digit sacks for the sixth time and had another interception returned for a touchdown. He later became the all-time leader in defensive touchdowns for a lineman. That same year, Dolphins fans voted him to the All-time Miami Dolphins team as a First-team defensive end together with Bill Stanfill.
On July 20, 2008, Taylor was traded to the Washington Redskins for second and sixth-round picks. In March 2009, they released him for refusing off-season conditioning. He then signed a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins for his second time. Jason subsequently signed a two-year contract with the New York Jets in April 2010 and returned to the Miami Dolphins for a third time in August 2011.
Taylor’s career stats include 47 forced fumbles, 29 fumble recoveries (of which six were returned for touchdowns, setting an NFL record), 139.5 sacks (6th all-time in the NFL), and eight interceptions, making him the NFL’s all-time leader in defensive touchdowns for linemen with nine.
Post-Retirement Career
Following his retirement on December 28, 2011, Taylor transitioned into broadcasting. He made a guest appearance as an analyst for NFL Live on June 6, 2011, and officially joined ESPN as an analyst in June of the following year. In 2022, Taylor moved to collegiate coaching at the University of Miami as a defensive analyst and was promoted to defensive ends coach the following year. He previously coached at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Florida from 2017 to 2021, where his team won state championships for three consecutive years beginning in 2019.
Philanthropic Activities
In 2004, Taylor and his then-wife, Katina, established the Jason Taylor Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of children in South Florida. He has also partnered with the Invicta Watch Group on various charitable projects.
Personal Life and Real Estate
Taylor became engaged to Monica Taylor on July 2, 2019, and they married on August 18, 2020. He has three children with his ex-wife, Katina, who is also the sister of his former teammate Zach Thomas. He resides in Plantation, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Two of his sons, Mason and Isaiah, play college football at LSU and Arizona, respectively.
Regarding real estate, Jason paid $870,000 for a home in Plantation, Florida, in 2016. He sold this home in May 2024 for $1.7 million.
