Chris Collinsworth is a 62-year-old American sportswriter and former professional soccer player. He played 8 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals professional soccer team. As of 2021, Chris Collinsworth's net worth is estimated to be around $16 million.
| Full Name | Cris Collinsworth |
| Birth Date | January 27, 1959 |
| Birth Place | Dayton, Ohio, U. S. |
| Profession | Sports broadcaster, Former wide receiver |
| Wife | Holly Collinsworth |
| Net Worth | $16 million |
Early life
Chris Collinsworth was born on January 27, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. He was born to his parents, Abraham Lincoln “Abe” and Donetta Browning Collinsworth. Both of his parents were teachers. He has a younger brother named Greg. He attended Astronaut High School with his brother Greg, where his father was the principal.
In high school, Chris was active in various sports. He was a key member of the Astronaut War Eagles. In 1976, Chris won the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) state championship in the 100-yard class 3A. In high school he was also an American quarterback.
Collinsworth then attended the University of Florida, where he received a track scholarship from varsity coach Doug Dickey. He was named wide receiver after the Florida team struggled to score in his first season in 1977. Chris played very well in his new role. Chris was named to the AllSoutheast Conference (SEC) First Team for three years in 1978, 1979 and 1980.
Chris had a great time playing for Florida. He caught 120 passes for 1,937 yards and 14 touchdowns. Likewise, he responded with 30 kickoffs for 726 yards, averaging 24.2 yards per return. He graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Florida in 1981.
Chris Collinsworth’s Net Worth and Career
Collinsworth began his professional career after being selected in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft and drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals. Chris became the team’s leading wide receiver in his first season with the Bengals, where he set the Bengals record for most receivers.
As a rookie, he only made 67 receivers, the most of any rookie receiver in the NFL. In 1985, Chris signed with the Tampa Bay Bandits. However, his contract was terminated after he was unable to complete the physical requirements due to an ankle injury.
Chris then returned to the Bengals and played for the team at the end of the 1988 season. In the final game of his career, which he played in Super Bowl XXIII, he caught 3 passes for 40 yards. During his NFL career, he played in 107 games and had 417 receptions, 36 touchdowns and 6,698 yards.
After retiring from the NFL, Collinsworth took the next step in his television career. He became a sports radio host for the commercial radio station News/Talk WLW. He began working on NBC’s NFL broadcasts in 1990 and joined NBC’s pregame show in 1996. Collinsworth was the host of the television show “Inside the Vault” and a color commentator for Super Bowl LII.
Personal life of Chris Collinsworth
Chris Collinsworth is married to attorney Holly (Banker) Collinsworth. The couple have four children together. One of his sons named Austin is a former football player and captain of the University of Notre Dame. Also, the other son, named Jacques, is a reporter for the Sunday NFL Countdown on ESPN. So far, Chris is happily spending time with his family, who live in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Chris Collinsworth net worth
As of 2021, Chris Collinsworth’s net worth is estimated to be around $16 million. It is said that his annual salary is around 4 million dollars. Chris and his wife Holly paid an actual sum of $100,000 for 12 acres of vacant land in Fort Thomas, Kentucky in 2000.