If you're good enough, you can make millions with a career as an NFL player. And while that amount of money may sound mouth-watering to most people, those aren't the real big bucks in the world of professional football. When you start talking about NFL owners, the dollar amounts move from the millions to the billions!
But before you get any bright ideas about buying a football team, keep in mind that the only reason these people got rich in the NFL is that they had millions to begin with to actually purchase a team. You've got to have money to make money, and in the case of a professional football team, you've got to have a lot of it.
Today, we're looking at some of the wealthiest owners in the NFL currently. But let's get one thing straight—no one is actually poor in the world of NFL ownership. These numbers start at "ridiculously rich" and only skyrocket from there! For some, these NFL teams have been passed down in their families for generations, while others only took an interest in owning a team in the last few years. Either way, these owners are loaded!
Rob Walton: $60.3B Net Worth
- Current owner of the Denver Broncos since 2022
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $60.3 billion
Rob Walton is the 18th richest person in the world, and really has no competition in terms of being the wealthiest NFL team owner. He is the heir to the retail giant Walmart as the eldest son of Sam Walton. He purchased the Denver Broncos in 2022 for $4.65 billion – the most expensive sports franchise sale in history.
Paul Allen: $20.3B Net Worth
- Owner of the Seattle Seahawks from 1997 until 2018
- One Super Bowl win under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $20.3 billion
Until 2018, Paul Allen was the owner of the Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately, in October of that year he died after a long battle with lymphoma. Since his death, his wife, Jody Allen has taken ownership of the team. However, with an estimated net worth in the billions, he's still one of the richest NFL owners of all time.
David Tepper: $16.7B Net Worth
- Current owner of the Carolina Panthers since 2018
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $16.7 billion
David Tepper made history when he bid a whopping $2.2 billion for ownership of the Carolina Panthers in 2018. It remains the largest one-man bid in NFL history. But with an estimated net worth of $14.5 billion, it's clear that Tepper has plenty of money to spend! For now, he remains the richest owner in the entire NFL.
Hunt Family: $15.3B Net Worth
- Current owners of the Kansas City Chiefs since 1960
- Two Super Bowl wins under their ownership
- Estimated net worth of $15.3 billion
The Hunt Family has an accumulated net worth of $15.3 billion, making them one of the wealthiest families in America. The family invests much of their wealth in oil and gasoline, in addition to real estate. Clark Hunt is just one piece of the puzzle as he is one of the 14 children of Lamar Hunt.
Jerry Jones: $11.7B Net Worth
- Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989
- Three Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $11.7 billion
Jerry Jones created quite a stir with the Cowboys when he gained control of the company and fired long-time and beloved coach Tom Landry. However, he quickly built up a team in Dallas that went on to nab three Super Bowl wins in the 1990s. During his time with the team, Jones has brought in billions for the Cowboys, but fan polls have consistently shown over the years that people can't stand the guy!