You might imagine a dude with $40 million swimming in a pool of gold coins like Scrooge McDuck. But Herbert is notoriously low-key. He bought a beautiful house in San Marcos, California, for about $4 million. That’s a lot, but for him, it’s like the rest of us buying a new couch. He also reportedly loves fishing and hanging out on his parents’ farm in Oregon.
However, there is one truly hilarious expense: his wardrobe. The guy wears t-shirts and jeans to award shows. I'm convinced his biggest monthly bill is for dry-cleaning his signature crewneck sweaters. You won’t find him driving a Lamborghini made of diamonds; he probably drives a sensible truck and feels guilty about the gas mileage.
Justin Herbert net worth as Chargers star no longer is NFL's highest
But don't worry, he does have some fun. He invested early in DraftKings and other tech stocks. That means a guy who throws a football for a living also bets on his own industry. It’s the ultimate “having your cake and throwing it downfield” situation. He probably made a few million just by checking his stock portfolio during a commercial break.
The Bottom Line (Pun Intended)
So, what’s the final verdict on Justin Herbert’s $40 million empire? It’s a monument to being freakishly good at throwing a weird brown egg. His $262.5 million contract ensures that he will be the richest guy in every room he walks into for at least the next decade. He could literally buy every single jersey with his own name on it from every NFL store and still have money left over for a hot dog.
Is he a financial wizard? No, he’s just a guy who got a massive check for a rare skill. And he’s smart enough not to throw it all away on NFT cartoons of bored apes. His net worth is $40 million today, and it’s only going up. The only question left is: do we think he tips in cash or with autographed footballs? I’d guess cash. He’s rich, not a lunatic. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go practice my spiral. For, you know, research.
