Aaron Hernandez was an American footballer who had an estimated net worth of around $50k at the date of his death in the year 2017. In the course of his short NFL time, Aaron earned a total of approximately $11 million in NFL salary.
The majority of his income came through the sign-on bonus Aaron received in 2012 after signing a five-year, $40 million deal for the Patriots. Aaron would earn only $10 million from the contract. After being arrested for murder in 2013, Aaron was released by the Patriots and, consequently, was not eligible for any future payments under the contract. In the course of his trial it was discovered that Aaron was in danger of going broke and was trying to liquidate assets like his home and Hummer to pay legal expenses.
Aaron Hernandez was born on November 6, 1989 , in Bristol, Connecticut. He set numerous national and state records while wide receiver at Bristol Central High School. In his senior year, Aaron was named as the Connecticut Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Aaron was then accepted to his first year at the University of Florida where he was a part of the Gators between 2007 and 2009. He was awarded John Mackey Awards while playing for the team and was an all-time first-team All-American. Aaron was drafted by the New England Patriots drafted Aaron in the year 2010. Despite being among the top college prospects in this draft Aaron received a poor selection.
This is likely because Aaron was a man with some personal baggage and controversial traits during his time as an Gator. He was a great player for the Patriots. He was a part of what is regarded as the most successful tight-end team of all time in NFL history, along with Rob Gronkowski. Aaron was paid $540,000 in his base salary during his debut NFL season.
Aaron was released by the Patriots in June of 2013 after being charged with first-degree murder and firearm-related charges. Aaron was also sued for the alleged shooting of a man in the face in an Miami club. He then was questioned over the double murder which took place in Boston in 2012. In August, he was charged with murder. 2013. On April 15, 2015, Hernandez was found to be guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to the rest of his life in prison. On April 19, 2017, Hernandez hanged himself in his cell in prison.
Aaron Hernandez salary and contracts in August 2012: Aaron Hernandez signed a 5-year 40 million deal with the Patriots which included $16.5 million guaranteed cash as well as an $12.5 millions signing reward. The contract was expected to pay $1.3 million for 2014 and $2.3 million by 2015 and $5 million in 2016. as well as $6 million for 2017. He could also be eligible to receive a range of lucrative bonuses based on his performance and length of service. It is estimated that Aaron was unable to claim the equivalent of $30 million in future contract opportunities. After Aaron was released Aaron was released by the Patriots were able to stop paying Aaron $3.5 million in guaranteed cash, $1.323 million base salary and an $82,000 bonus for workouts.
| Net Worth: | $50 Thousand |
| Salary: | $1.3 Million |
| Date of Birth: | November 6, 1989 to April 19 2017, (27 year old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 feet (1.85 m) |
| Profession: | American footballer |
| Nationality: | United States of America |