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Martellus Bennett is an American professional football player who has an estimated net worth of $16 million.
In high school, Martellus Bennett was active in participating in several sports activities such as basketball and football. He did 42 catches for 487 yards and 6 touchdowns. Also, he earned the first-team Class 5A all-state honors which was given by the Texas Sports Writer Association.
Bennett played for the Texas A & M Aggies' tight end position. He was named as one of the semi finalists for the prestigious John Mackey Award. While playing football, he also played for two seasons with the school's basketball team.
He entered the NFL Scouting Combine in 2008, and got invited to the Dallas Cowboys' headquarters for a pre-draft visit. During the NFL Draft, Bennett was chosen by the team as the second round 61st overall pick.
From his four-season stint with the Cowboys, Bennett signed up for a one-year contract with the New York Giants in 2012. After a year, he moved to the Chicago Bears with a four-year deal with the team.
Martellus Demond Bennett was born on March 10, 1987 in Houston, Texas. In 2011, he was married to Siggi Walker. Aside from being a football player, he did release his mixtape and first album via iTunes in 2014.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
---|---|---|---|
2014 |
Bonus |
Restructure bonus from Chicago Bears |
$13,900 |
2014 |
Salary |
Salary from Chicago Bears |
$4,900,000 |
2014 |
Bonus |
Workout bonus from Chicago Bears |
$100,000 |
2013 |
Bonus |
Workout bonus from Chicago Bears |
$100,000 |
2013 |
Others |
Incentive from Chicago Bears |
$21,600 |
2013 |
Salary |
Salary from Chicago Bears |
$4,800,000 |
2012 |
Salary |
Salary from Chicago Bears |
$715,000 |
2012 |
Contract |
Contract with Chicago Bears |
$20,400,000 |
2012 |
Bonus |
Workout bonus from Chicago Bears |
$100,000 |
2012 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus from Chicago Bears |
$4,500,000 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from New York Giants |
$2,500,000 |
2011 |
Contract |
Contract with New York Giants |
$2,500,000 |
2010 |
Salary |
Salary from Dallas Cowboys |
$555,000 |
2009 |
Salary |
Salary from Dallas Cowboys |
$470,000 |
2008 |
Salary |
Salary from Dallas Cowboys |
$385,000 |
2008 |
Bonus |
Option bonus from Dallas Cowboys |
$440,000 |
2007 |
Contract |
Contract with Dallas Cowboys |
$2,900,000 |
2007 |
Salary |
Salary from Dallas Cowboys |
$295,000 |
2007 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus from Dallas Cowboys |
$820,000 |