LeGarrette Blount: Football Career and Net Worth
LeGarrette Blount is a professional American football player with a net worth of $7 million. He was born in Madison, Florida in December 1986 and attended Perry Taylor County High School where he was a standout running back. Blount then played for East Mississippi Community College before finishing his college career with the Oregon Ducks.
Despite his talent, Blount was undrafted and signed with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2010 to 2012 before being traded to the New England Patriots in 2013. Blount won the AFC Championship with the Patriots in 2014 and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month in December 2010.
Blount’s career has been marred by off-field issues, including a suspension for punching a Boise State player and an arrest for marijuana possession that led to his release from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2014. However, he has continued to be a successful player and has won multiple awards, including two FedEx Air & Ground NFL Player of the Week titles.
As of 2021, Blount’s net worth is estimated to be $7 million.