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Currently a free agent, Mark Sanchez is a quarterback who last played for the Washington Redskins during the 2018 season of the NFL. Drafted by the New York Jets as the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, Sanchez has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears. He became the first rookie quarterback to win in his first three starts and was selected to the All Rookie Team in 2009.
Mark Sanchez tied Joe Flacco's record of most postseason wins by a rookie quarteerback (2) when he led the New York Jets to the AFC Championship game which they lost to the Indianapolis Colts. He has an estimated net worth of $40 million.
Sanchez's first contract was the biggest one of his career so far - a 5-year $50 million contract. He has earned over $74 million in cumulative salaries throughout his 10-year career.
The University of South Carolina alumnus pocketed his biggest paycheck in his sophomore year in 2010 where he earned over $16.5 million thanks to a restructure bonus of $10,125,000. The latest contract that Sanchez signed was a one-year $915,000 deal with the Washington Redskins.
The biggest company that Sanchez has endorsed so far in his career is PepsiCo, appearing in several Pepsi Max commercials for the same. He recently also appeared in a Super Bowl LIII ad.
Sanchez has made generous contributions to the Tuesday's Children charity in the past which benefits families affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He has also partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation several times.
| Age | 32 years |
| Residence | Dana Point, California |
| Source of wealth | Professional NFL player, Endorsements |
| Salary | $915,000 in 2018 |
| Endorsement earnings | $1 million in 2012* |
| Brands endorsed | PepsiCo |
| Marital status | Single |
| Charities supported | Make-A-Wish Foundation, Tuesday's Children |
*Note: No reliable data for Sanchez's endorsement earnings post 2012 has been made available.
Updated on 14 March 2019
