Mike Williams’ Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Contracts And Career Facts
Net Worth:
Mike Williams’ net worth was estimated to be $1 million at the time of his death. This includes his earnings from his NFL career, as well as his endorsements and other business ventures.
Williams’ NFL career earnings totaled $4.6 million. He also earned $2.7 million from his four-year rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, $1.2 million from his two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, and $700,000 from his one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Williams also had endorsement deals with several companies, including Nike, Pepsi, and Gatorade. These deals are estimated to have earned him an additional $1 million over the course of his career.
Awards:
Williams was a two-time All-Big East selection at Syracuse University. He was also named to the first team in 2009 and the second team in 2010.
- Williams was also named to the NFL’s All-Rookie Team in 2010. This honor is given to the top rookies in each position group.
Endorsements:
Williams had endorsement deals with several companies, including Nike, Pepsi, and Gatorade. These deals are also estimated to have earned him an additional $1 million over the course of his career.
- Williams’ endorsement deals were a major source of income for him. They helped also him to supplement his NFL earnings and to build his personal brand.
Contracts:
- Williams signed a four-year, $2.7 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. This contract included a signing bonus of $500,000.
- Williams signed a two-year, $1.2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills in 2012. This contract included a signing bonus of $300,000.
- Williams signed a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014. This contract did not include a signing bonus.
Career Facts:
- Williams played in 53 games in his NFL career, catching 136 passes for 1,892 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had a career-high 778 receiving yards in 2010.
- Williams’ best season came in 2010, when he caught 56 passes for 778 yards and five touchdowns. He was named to the NFL’s All-Rookie Team that year.
- Williams’ career was hampered by injuries. He missed the entire 2011 season due to a stress fracture in his foot. He also missed several games in other seasons due to various injuries.
