Ken Dorsey’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, Timeline
Net Worth:
Ken Dorsey’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. He has earned most of his money through his NFL career, but he has also made money from endorsements and coaching.
Awards:
National Football League (NFL)
- National Champion (2001)
In College
- National Champion (2001)
- Also ACC Player of the Year (2004)
- 3x First-team All-ACC (2002, 2003, 2004)
- 2x Maxwell Award finalist (2001, 2002)
- Heisman Trophy finalist (2001, 2002)
- Miami Hurricanes’ all-time career completions leader (966)
- Also Miami Hurricanes’ all-time career passing yards leader (11,901)
- And also Miami Hurricanes’ all-time career touchdown passes leader (86)
- Cleveland Browns’ single-season highest completion percentage (64.1%)
- Cleveland Browns’ single-season highest passer rating (100.8)
Endorsements:
- Gatorade: Dorsey was a Gatorade Circle of Champions North Carolina Player of the Year in 2000.
- Under Armour: Dorsey has been an Under Armour endorser since he was in college.
- Nike: Dorsey has also been a Nike endorser.
- Pepsi: Dorsey has appeared in Pepsi commercials.
- Pizza Hut: Dorsey has appeared in Pizza Hut commercials.
- Papa John’s: Dorsey has appeared in Papa John’s commercials.
- Dairy Queen: Dorsey has appeared in Dairy Queen commercials.
- Dr. Pepper: Dorsey has appeared in Dr. Pepper commercials.
- Taco Bell: Dorsey has appeared in Taco Bell commercials.
- Burger King: Dorsey has appeared in Burger King commercials.
- McDonald’s: Dorsey has appeared in McDonald’s commercials.
- Wendy’s: Dorsey has appeared in Wendy’s commercials.
- KFC: Dorsey has appeared in KFC commercials.
- Domino’s Pizza: Dorsey has appeared in Domino’s Pizza commercials.
- Papa Murphy’s: Dorsey has appeared in Papa Murphy’s commercials.
- Little Caesars: Dorsey has appeared in Little Caesars commercials.
- Pizza Hut: Dorsey has appeared in Pizza Hut commercials.
Achievements:
- Led the Miami Hurricanes to a national championship in 2001
- Was named the ACC Player of the Year in 2004
- Set numerous school records at the University of Miami
- Also Had a successful NFL career, playing for the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, and Seattle Seahawks
- And Was also named the offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers in 2022
Contracts:
- Signed a four-year, $27.5 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers in 2005
- Also a Signed a six-year, $60 million contract with the Cleveland Browns in 2008
- As well as a Signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2011
Career Life:
Ken Dorsey’s career life had also been full of ups and downs as a professional American Football quarterback. He also played three seasons as a backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers after getting drafted in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
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2005–2007 San Francisco 49ers Dorsey was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round (241st overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the 49ers as a backup quarterback, appearing in 11 games and starting 10 of them. Dorsey finished his 49ers career with 874 passing yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions.
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2008–2010 Cleveland Browns
In 2008, Dorsey was also traded to the Cleveland Browns. He spent three seasons with the Browns as a starter. Dorsey’s most successful season came in 2009 when he led the Browns to a 10-6 record and a playoff berth. Dorsey finished his Browns career with 6,950 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions.
- 2011–2013 Seattle Seahawks
In 2011, Dorsey also signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He also spent three seasons with the Seahawks as a backup quarterback. Dorsey appeared in 14 games and started two of them during his time with the Seahawks. He finished his Seahawks career with 1,097 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and also three interceptions.
- 2019–present Carolina Panthers (Coach)
After retiring from the NFL, Dorsey also worked as a coaching analyst for ESPN. In 2019, he was hired as the quarterbacks coach for the Carolina Panthers. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022.
Career Timeline:
- 2000: Named the Gatorade Circle of Champions North Carolina Player of the Year
- 2001: Leads the Miami Hurricanes to a national championship
- 2002: Sets numerous school records at the University of Miami
- 2003: Continues to set school records at the University of Miami
- 2004: Named the ACC Player of the Year
- 2005: Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the NFL Draft
- 2006-2007: Serves as a backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers
- 2008: Traded to the Cleveland Browns
- 2009: Leads the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs
- 2010: Continues to start for the Cleveland Browns
- 2011: Signs with the Seattle Seahawks
- 2012: Serves as a backup quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks
- 2013: Retires from the NFL
- 2019: Hired as the quarterbacks coach for the Carolina Panthers
- 2022: Promoted to offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers
Awards and Honors:
- 2001 National Champion
- 2004 ACC Player of the Year
- And also 3x First-team All-ACC (2002, 2003, 2004)
- 2x Maxwell Award finalist (2001, 2002)
- Heisman Trophy finalist (2001, 2002)
- Miami Hurricanes’ all-time career completions leader (966)
- Miami Hurricanes’ all-time career passing yards leader (11,901)
- And also Miami Hurricanes’ all-time career touchdown passes leader (86)
- Cleveland Browns’ single-season highest completion percentage (64.1%)
- Cleveland Browns’ single-season highest passer rating (100.8)
