As one of the NFL's fastest players at his pinnacle, DeSean Jackson made himself an indispensable part of football lore during his 15-year NFL career. The University of California alum is best known for his time with the Eagles — a wondrous stint that saw him collect three Pro Bowl appearances.
But Jackson was a productive member of most of the teams on which he landed during his travels. He finished his career with 11,263 receiving yards and 58 touchdowns, the 41st- and 105th-best marks in league history, respectively.
His on-field exploits paid off in more ways than one. Not only was Jackson widely recognized as one of the better pass-catchers in the league at his peak. But he was also rewarded with a handful of big-money contracts, which he used as seed money for his off-field business ventures to take shape. Now, the Delaware State head coach is reaping the rewards of his early-career investments.
With that in mind, here's what you need to know about Jackson's net worth.
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DeSean Jackson net worth
Jackson's net worth sits at $40 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. He derives most of that wealth from his 15-year NFL career. Jackson accrued millions of dollars in earnings during his time with the Eagles, Commanders, Buccaneers, Rams, Raiders and Ravens.
Jackson sits well outside the list of top-50 wealthiest NFL players by way of net worth, however. He boasts a similar value to active quarterbacks Lamar Jackson ($40 million) and Kyler Murray ($40 million).
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DeSean Jackson NFL career earnings
Jackson accrued upwards of $90 million in earnings across his 15-year career. He inked five multi-year contracts throughout his career, the most glitzy of which was five-year, $47.5 million agreement he landed with Philadelphia back in 2012.
Here's a look at the term of each of Jackson's contracts:
Rookie: 4 years, $3.47 million (2008-11)
Franchise tag: 1 year, $9.4 million (2012)
Extension (Eagles): 5 years, $47 million (2012-16)
Deal with Commanders: 4 years, $24 million (2014-16)
Deal with Buccaneers: 3 years, $33.5 million (2017-19)
Extension (Eagles): 3 years, $27.9 million (2019-2021)
Deal with Rams: 1 year, $4.5 million (2021)
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DeSean Jackson college football career earnings
The terms of Jackson’s contract with Delaware State weren’t disclosed when he was hired in December 2024. But if Michael Vick’s $400,000 annual deal with Norfolk State set the market, it’s safe to assume Jackson is earning a six-figure salary. His efforts to raise the Hornets’ profile already appear to be paying off: Delaware State has landed a 2026 matchup with USF. The game contract between the two sides stipulates that the Bulls shell out $450,000 to Delaware State, per Yahoo Sports.
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DeSean Jackson endorsements
Jackson didn't collect a ton of endorsements during his playing career, lurking in the shadows as other notable wideouts like Julio Jones and Calvin Johnson became media darlings. But he does have a few companies that have expressed interest in his services, none more than Pineapple, a California-based cannabis operator that agreed to terms on an endorsement deal with Jackson in 2023.
“I used the Pineapple Wellness CBD topicals in my last few seasons in the NFL," Jackson said in a release, per Yahoo Finance. "The products worked well for me and helped shorten my recovery time between injuries and also soreness between games."
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DeSean Jackson business ventures & philanthropy
Jackson has shown a keen eye for investment in the years since his retirement. He launched the 25/10 podcast with his former Eagles teammate, LeSean McCoy, in 2024, landing interviews with a number of notable stars, from Aaron Donald and Marshawn Lynch to Joy Taylor and Kay Adams.
Jackson is also a musician, having released a project — "Against All Odds" — in 2020. The 11-track tape includes features from noted rappers Snoop Dogg, Plies and Casey Veggies, among others.
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Jackson also owned homes in California and New Jersey, placing both on the market in 2021, per Realtor. His real estate holdings are one part of his impressive business portfolio; he also invested in a California-based taquitos chain, Roll Em Up.
And there's his non-profit, The DeSean Jackson Foundation, which aims to "advance the common good by caring, cultivating, collaborating and advocating." The organization, co-founded by Jackson and his mother, Gayle, has involved itself in anti-bullying a pancreatic cancer awareness campaigns, among other causes.
All of that is to say that Jackson isn't wanting in business ventures.
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Where does DeSean Jackson live?
Jackson's current whereabouts are a bit murky. He hoped to part ways with his properties in California and New Jersey in 2021, but it's unclear whether they have been purchased yet. He also reportedly placed an 8,307-foot mansion in Thonototosassa, Fla. on the market in 2023, per Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. The sprawling residence comes with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a six-gar garage, boat lift, pool and spa and outdoor kitchen.
“Once I see my money working for itself, I’m able to pull out from one of the homes I have and go use that money to buy something else,” Jackson told Boardroom in 2021.
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