Chris Samuels Net Worth, Biography, Wife, Career, Other Facts

Chris Samuels is a retired NFL football player who played as an offensive tackle. He played with the Washington Redskins for 10 years and took the decision to retire after several debilitating injuries. He is now a football coach, Entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He has a net worth that is estimated at $17 million.

Chris Samuels Biography

Chris was born to the Samuels family on July 28, 1977, in Alabama, USA. He is about 47 years old. His parents are James and Shirley Samuels. He has three other siblings and was from humble beginnings. His mother had to work several jobs to help the family out, as his father’s disability limited what he could do. His brother Lawrence was the one that encourages him to play professional football, being a footballer himself.

Chris started playing football while in college. He studied at John Shaw High School in Mobile, Alabama.

Wife and Family

Chris got married to his long-term girlfriend – Monique Cox, in March 2012. They were introduced to each other by a mutual friend, and soon became friends. Their friendship went on very well, and they began dating. Soon dating turned to marriage. Their marriage is blessed with 3 children, two boys – Christopher and Chase, and a daughter – Milani, sandwiched between them.

Chris’ wife, Monique, is a popular Television Reality Star, on “The Real Housewives of Potomac” show. She is also a podcaster. When not on Television, Monique manages her husband’s foundation – The Chris Samuels, as well as his real estate investment company and business enterprise. She is also a philanthropist, with her husband.

Career Highlights

Chris began his professional football playing career with the NFL club – Washington Redskins in the year 2000. Having been considered the premier offensive tackle prospect of the 2000 NFL draft, the Washington Redskins drafted him third overall. A knee injury he sustained earlier ruled him out of being considered for the NFL Combine selection. He was the only offensive tackle drafted in the top 19 drafts that year and the first offensive lineman in the first round of an NFL draft since 1978.

Chris locked down his place starting as the left tackle for the Washington Redskins, and his stellar performances earned him selection to 6 Pro Bowls. Only four offensive players started every game for the Washington Redskins in 2000, and Chris was one of them. His excellent showing earned him the “Co-Offensive Rookie of the Month” for October that year. An injury ruled him out of the last three quarters of the year’s season finale. In 2001, Chris was in the offensive starting lineup for the first 16 games, and was voted to the Pro Bowl, and won a few game balls for his performance. He was featured on the front page of the December issue of “Sports Illustrated” in 2001.

Another stellar performance by Chris in the 2002 NFL season in his starting Left Tackle role earned him another trip to the Pro Bowl. In 2003, he equally started in his left tackle position but missed a few games due to a knee injury – the second in his professional career.

Chris’ performance over the years earned him a new seven-year contract in the Off-Season of 2005, with a generous $ 16 million signing bonus and the main contract reportedly worth $ 47 million. Chris was nominated to the Pro Bowl for three consecutive years starting 2004 to 2007. He was fined $ 12,500 later that year for “an illegal block” to an opposing player; he later apologized to the player and stated that he was only doing his job to protect his teammates.

Chris was named the team captain of the Redskins in 2008, but he sustained an injury that year which put a halt to his season-starting record. In 2009, he sustained another injury to his neck during a game, which almost left him paralyzed from the neck down. After consultations with doctors on the long-term effect the injury could have on his overall state of health, he decided to retire in March 2010, after 10 years playing for the Redskins. He became a coach with the Redskins after retirement.

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Chris Samuels Net Worth

Chris is reportedly worth about $17 million. He made most of his money from his football playing career, both as a player and coach.

Height, Weight, and Other Facts

As a professional athlete, Chris had an athletic body. He is 6 feet, 5 inches tall (1.96 cm), and weighs about 314 pounds (142 Kg). He is a gentle giant.