What was Demaryius Thomas’ net worth?
DEMARYIUS Thomas was a former footballer with an esteemed career at Denver Broncos.
But what was his net worth?
What was Demaryius Thomas' net worth?
Demaryius Thomas was born on Christmas Day, 1987 in Montrose, Georgia.
He attended West Laurens High School and played basketball as well as football.
Thomas was recruited by Duke, Georgia and Georgia Tech and chose to play his college football for Georgia Tech.
Thomas was a standout receiver with the Broncos over a 10-year NFL career that finished with brief stints with the Houston Texans and New York Jets.
In 2015, Thomas won a Super Bowl with the Broncos and earned four Pro Bowls in a Broncos uniform.
He was traded to the Houston Texans in 2018 and last played with the New York Jets in 2019, starting 10 of 11 games.
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The Broncos selected him with the 22nd overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft and, at 6ft 3inches and 225 pounds, he developed into one of the NFL's most dangerous big targets at the position.
Thomas ranks No 2 in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns on the Broncos' all-time list, trailing only Rod Smith in both categories.
estimates the former NLF star’s fortune as $9.5 million (around £6.8 million).
What was Demaryius Thomas' salary at the Denver Broncos?
Thomas reportedly received an annual salary of $3.5 million while at Denver Broncos.
On 28 June, 2021, Thomas announced he was retiring after playing for 10 seasons in the NFL.
He revealed the news via Broncos’ official Twitter account, accompanied by a lengthy video in which he talked about how he started his football career.
On Thursday 9 December, 2021, Thomas was found deceased in his home, the Roswell (Georgia) Police confirmed in a statement to NFL Media.
Preliminary information suggests that Thomas' death stems from a medical issue, and no foul play is suspected.
In a statement on Twitter, the Broncos said: "We are devastated and completely heartbroken.
"Demaryius' humility, warmth, kindness and infectious smile will always be remembered by those who knew him and loved him."