While the National Football League has been traditionally dominated by Americans, recent years have seen many Canadians find major success within the league. There are many high-performing Canadians who play on teams across the league, and many of them have earned a pretty penny over the course of their careers.
While no Canadians would be the favourites on odds for MVP or DPOY on most NFL betting sites, there are still many who have earned a solid spot in the league and the millions of dollars that come with that position. Let’s look at the net worth of some of Canada’s most successful NFL players of all time.
Jevon Holland
Jevon Holland is a safety who is entering his third year in the league. He has had limited earnings to date, with a career earnings of $6,867,809. However, if there were odds for which player here will make the most in their career, Holland would rank at the top of most Canadian betting sites Holland is one of the best players in his position. He is a versatile player for the Miami Dolphins, who is one of their key defensive stars, and he is still just 24. It is highly likely his next contract will pay him in the range of anywhere from $12-20 million a year, depending on how he performs this year.
Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson’s net worth is believed to be $18 million, with some of that coming from his successful career as a wide receiver and some of it coming from his transition to the media. Burleson was never a favourite on betting sites for receiving records, but he was a productive, quality option who performed well for three different franchises. Over the course of a long, productive career, Burleson earned over $33 million. He has continued his career success by becoming a high-quality football analyst for CBS.
Chase Claypool
Chase Claypool’s net worth is listed as $1.5 million. The Canadian wide receiver was expected to be a superstar after putting together a fantastic rookie season. It appeared he would likely become one of the league’s higher-paid Canadians ever, but he has hit some speed bumps since then. Claypool has been a non-factor on the Bears and Dolphins since the Pittsburgh Steelers traded him following a decline in his play. However, Claypool just signed a contract with the Buffalo Bills, where a good year could help him get paid the big bucks once again.
Christian Covington
Christian Covington isn’t a particularly flashy player, but he has managed to pair his solid play and high effort to a career earnings of roughly $8 million. Covington won’t rank on most Defensive Player of the Year odds, but he has been solid throughout his career. Covington was in the NFL from 2015-2022, playing for teams like the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers. While he was never a superstar, he was a useful role player. His football career is not over, either. Covington is currently signed to the BC Lions in the CFL.
Brent Urban
Brent Urban has managed to create a highly successful NFL career despite not being a known quantity. He has earned over $11 million over the course of his career and is still going strong. Urban is a defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens who has mostly been a rotational player throughout his career. However, even though he has never had a season with more than 3.5 sacks, Urban has been paid handsomely throughout his career and has cemented himself as a long-term NFL player. That is a momentous accomplishment for the 33-year-old Mississauga native.
Chuba Hubbard
Chuba Hubbard is one player whose current net worth does not match what his future worth will be. It is estimated that Hubbard’s net worth is between $4-6 million, but he will likely earn more on his next deal. Hubbard took over as the starting running back for the Carolina Panthers last season and had a successful year with more than 1,100 total yards and five touchdowns. While the Panthers have brought in more competition, the Canadian back will still likely play a key role in the Panthers’ offence. His next deal should double or triple his net worth.
Tyrone Crawford
Tyrone Crawford is one of the most financially successful Canadian NFL players ever. He has a career earnings of more than $47 million, making him a hugely wealthy individual. Crawford spent his whole career playing for the Dallas Cowboys, from 2012-20. The Windsor native was never a superstar but managed to accumulate 25 sacks over his years on the Cowboys. He retired in 2021, and odds are he is still enjoying the fruits of his excellent NFL career. The former third-round pick was a major fixture on the Cowboys defensive line.
