Former American football player, Michael Oher made a more than impressive net worth before retiring. How rich is he today and what does he do for a living now?
Michael Oher’s life story inspired the movie The Blind Side. Almost 14 years after the release of the film, Michael Oher’s family is making headlines once again.
On Aug. 14, the retired NFL star whose life inspired the Oscar-nominated film, filed a legal petition to terminate a conservatorship alleging Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy lied about adopting him while making millions off his name.
In a filing in the Shelby County, Tenn. probate court, Oher claimed the Tuohy family tricked him into making them his conservators when he was 18, allegedly telling him there was no consequential difference between being adopted and entering into a conservatorship.
Following the lawsuit, many were curious to know more about his financial status and what he does for a living after his NFL career. So read on for more his net worth.
Profile Summary
| Celebrated Name: | Michael Oher |
| Net Worth: | $12 million |
| Salary: | $2.7 million per year |
| Profession: | American football player, Athlete |
| Full Real Name: | Michael Jerome Oher |
| Date of Birth: | May 28, 1986 (age 37 years) |
| Birthplace: | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.93 m). |
What is Michael Oher’s net worth?
Former American football player Michael Oher reportedly has an estimated current net worth of $12 million (other outlets peg his fortune between $16 million and $25 million) before his retirement. He accrued his fortune from his NFL contracts, personal holdings, and potential earnings linked to the movie and other endeavors.
Per CelebrityNetWorth, he makes a salary of $2.7 million in a year. The outlet adds that in his years of his NFL career, Michael Oher earned a total of $34 million in salary.
Oher’s NFL tenure commenced in 2009 with the Baltimore Ravens, where he carved a remarkable path over eight seasons. His prominence peaked during Super Bowl 50, where he played a pivotal role as the starting left tackle, leaving an indelible mark despite the team’s ultimate defeat.
Upon entering the league he signed a 5-year $13.495 million deal with the Ravens that came with $6.88 million guaranteed. In his rookie season he made $310,000 and earned a $942,000 signing bonus.
Ahead of the 2014 season he signed a 4-year, $20 million contract with the Tennessee Titans that came with a $4 million signing bonus and $9.35 million guaranteed. He was released by the Titans in February 2015 and subsequently signed a 2-year $7 million deal with the Carolina Panthers that came with a $2.5 million bonus and $2.5 million guaranteed.
A pivotal moment came in 2016 when Oher secured a three-year extension with the Panthers, a deal that boasted a staggering $21.6 million value, with $9.5 million guaranteed.
However, the shadows cast by “The Blind Side” loom large. The movie, a box-office sensation that grossed over $300 million, did not sit well with Oher. In his 2011 autobiography, “I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to the Blind Side and Beyond,” Oher asserted that the movie’s portrayal did not fully capture his football acumen and personality, painting an incomplete picture of his life.
Questions arise about Oher’s earnings from the film, as contrasting claims and legal entanglements muddle the waters. The Tuohys, who played pivotal roles in Oher’s story on screen, reportedly earned substantial sums along with a share of the film’s proceeds. Yet, Oher’s connection to these profits remains shrouded in dispute.
What does Michael Oher do for a living now?
Following his retirement years ago, Oher has focused most of his attention helping local communities via his Oher Foundation.
He has used his platform and status to provide assistance to different communities that are struggling to make ends meet. One of the main missions of the Oher Foundation is to provide young men without financial aid an opportunity to get to the best campus and college programs to highlight their talents.
He currently helps people get their daily needs met via his app, Good Deeds. The app allows people and communities to connect and provides necessities such as shoes, clothing, school supplies, and more.
Oher was also the star attraction and inspiration behind Michael Lewis’ book, ‘The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.’ Oher also wrote his autobiography, which was released in 2011, titled ‘I Beat the Odds’. In it, the former NFL star highlighted his struggles and childhood trauma that he overcame to succeed in the league.