Here's What J.J. Watt's Net Worth Really Is

At this point, it's unclear what's in store for J.J. Watt's future with the NFL. In December 2020, NBC Sports reported Watt had one year left on his contract with the Houston Texans, which could mean that he will be back for at least one more season. Or the team could let him go and save $17.5 million dollars, which might be a good call if he ends up leaving the team after that. Decisions, decisions. 

Fox 26 Sports Director Mark Berman shared a clip of the defensive end discussing his uncertain future with the franchise. Watt admitted, "there's a whole lot of unknowns in that situation," emphasizing that there are not any "guarantees left in [his] contract." He addressed the obvious, remarking, "something's got to happen one way or another," but no one knows for sure what that "something" will actually be.

Regardless of the specifics, it's inevitable that the NFL star will continue to make a lot of money regardless of what team he's on. Spotrac reported that his base salary for 2020 was $15,500,000. If he sticks with the Texans, the base salary for 2021 is $17,500,000, which would most likely mean that he'd get something in that ballpark (or even higher) if he ended up playing for another team. But that NFL salary is just the beginning of Watt's ever-increasing wealth. Even when he doesn't win on the field, he's winning off the field, endorsing many major brands.

Sure, J.J. Watt is getting a lot of money from the NFL, but he's also really working that side hustle, turning it into a family affair. He, his mom, and his two brothers, T.J. and Derek Watt, have starred in Subway commercials. Plus, all three of the Watt brothers have appeared together in Gatorade commercials. The defensive end has his own product line with Reebok, and he's endorsed Papa John's pizza alongside Peyton Manning. He and Baltimore Ravens alum John Urschel appeared in a commercial for Bose headphones. The Texan has also been a spokesperson for Verizon, Ford, Yahoo Fantasy Football, and American Family Insurance. 

No matter what move Watt makes next, it is probably going to be a decision that makes him a lot of money. As of 2021, Celebrity Net Worth has estimated that the football player and king of endorsements has amassed a net worth of $50 million.