Here’s the ironic part—his career wealth could have been much bigger. Before the 2017 ankle injury, he was on track to be a $200-million man. Then came the ACL tear in the Super Bowl. Then another knee scare in 2026.
Each injury cost him guaranteed money and leverage. The Browns gave him a $60 million extension, but he played only 29 games for them. That’s $2 million per game. You do the math.
But OBJ is a master at re-invention. When his NFL stock dipped, he leaned into fashion and media. He’s got a show on YouTube, a clothing line, and he’s been spotted in high-fashion campaigns. (Imagine being paid to look angry in a furry coat.)
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By 2026, Odell already has a post-football career lined up. His production company, Three Strands Media, has a deal with Disney. He’s executive-producing a docuseries about athlete mental health.
He also invests in real estate—condos in Miami, a house in L.A., and a ranch in Louisiana. (Yes, a ranch. He even named his horse “Deflategate.”) Those assets alone are worth about $12 million.
The man clearly learned from his early days when he blew money on jewelry and a gold-plated toilet. True story. I’m not even kidding. He later said it was the dumbest purchase he ever made.
