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Ryan Fitzpatrick holds an honor that even Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Patrick Mahomes cannot boast of. It is the distinction of being the smartest quarterback in NFL history.
Fitzpatrick holds a degree in economics from the prestigious Harvard University and his intelligence took him from the seventh round of the draft to playing for some of the biggest franchises in the league. He also earned plenty of money along the way.
Now that he has retired in part due to a nasty set of injuries, it is time to look at how much money Fitzpatrick made throughout his career.
So without further ado, let's get to calculating.
Ryan Fitzpatrick's career earnings
The Rams drafted Ryan Fitzpatrick 250th overall in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft.
He was never the best quarterback in the league, and competed against icons like the Manning brothers, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees, among others. But this did not stop the bearded shot-caller from playing for nine franchises in three decades.
He ended up earning a whopping $80,557,750 throughout his playing career, averaging $4,738,691 per year.
Fitzpatrick may never have earned a Pro Bowl selection or been a top-five player in his position, but he carved out quite a successful career for himself.
Ryan Fitzpatrick's net worth
Fitzpatrick played in the National Football League for 17 seasons, earning a reputation for being a model professional. He turned a rumored 49/50 Wonderlic Test score into a journeyman career which saw him face off against three generations of players and come out on top several times.
According to The Sports Grail, the Harvard University alum has a net worth of around $30 million. He served each franchise he played for with distinction and was paid handsomely as a result.
He might have gone on just a little longer, having a desire to play well into his forties, but a nagging hip injury curtailed such plans, and he retired following the 2021 season.
