D.J. Reader Net Worth

North Carolina-born football nose tackle David Vernon “D.J.” Reader Jr. was drafted in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He became a starter for the Houston Texans following his rookie year making 14 appearances. After spending four years with the Texans, Reader had 52 starts, combining for 154 tackles. Cincinnati Bengals signed Reader on a four-year deal in April 2020. He made a Superbowl appearance in the 2021 season of Super Bowl LVI. Reader signed with the Detroit Lions on March 14, 2024, at the end of his contract.

Growing up in Carolina, Reader attended Grimsley Senior High School. He was rated as the no. 19 offensive guard nationally by Rivals. Reader chose to attend Clemson University playing for the Tigers from 2012-2015. Reader finished his college career with 145 tackles in 46 games being only the second Tiger to letter on top-25 football and baseball teams the same year.

How Much is D.J. Reader Worth?

D.J. Reader has a total net worth of $22.4 million according to Forbes. He was also on their list of World’s Highest Paid Athletes in 2021.

D.J. Reader Endorsements

D.J. Reader has been endorsed by several brands till now. The most popular of it all would be Ford. Other than that, he was also seen linking up with Krispy Kreme and Lowe’s Hardware Stores commercially.

D.J. Reader Charity

D.J. Reader has a non-profit organisation in the name of “A Son Never Forgets”. It focuses on health, wellness and the importance of education. Reader also bought land in his native place Greensboro teaming up with organisations to build low-cost homes for the neighbourhood.