Biography from the Wiki

Nnamdi Asomugha was born on July 6, 1981, in Lafayette, Louisiana, in the United States. He formerly played as an American footballer but retired in 2013 after his last season with the San Francisco 49ers. Standing at 1.88m tall and weighing 95kg, Nnamdi held the cornerback position and was renowned for being one of the NFL’s top shutdown corners. In recognition of his sporting achievements, Nnamdi Asomugha was honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2008, the Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2009, and the National Conference on Citizenship “Role Model of the Year” Award in 2012, having an active career in professional sports from 2003 to 2013.

Nnamdi Asomugha’s Net Worth – $20 Million

Reports suggest that Nnamdi Asomugha’s net worth is a substantial $20 million. His final contract with the San Francisco 49ers totaled $1.35 million, inclusive of a base salary of $1 million, a $25,000 workout bonus, $6,250 for each active week, and $325,000 – $225,000 for making the 53-man roster. Clearly, his professional football career has been the primary source of Nnamdi Asomugha’s wealth.

Nnamdi is color-blind, a condition diagnosed when he was seven years old, though it had no impact on his playing career. He pursued his education at Bishop Montgomery High School and Leuzinger High School in California, actively participating in football and basketball. He later transferred to Narbonne High School in California, where he began playing American football. In 2003, Nnamdi graduated with a BA from the University of California and was also selected in the first round of the NFL draft, being the 31st pick by the Oakland Raiders team. He remained with the Raiders from 2003 to 2010. He then played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011 and 2012 before concluding his career with the San Francisco 49ers in 2013.

Nnamdi Asomugha retired after successfully achieving 407 tackles, 2.0 quarterback sacks, 15 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles within his NFL statistics over the span of ten years. He was honored with three Pro Bowl selections, named All-Pro four times, and included in the NFL All-Decade team in 2010. In 2011, he ranked number 4 on the NFL Top 100 players list.

In addition to his sporting success, Nnamdi Asomugha made his acting debut in 2008 in the television series “The Game” created by Mara Brock Akil. He subsequently appeared in the drama series “Friday Night Lights” (2009), “Leverage” (2012), and “Kroll Show” (2013). In 2012, he took on a minor role in the feature film “Fire with Fire” directed by David Barrett, alongside Bruce Willis, Josh Duhamel, and Rosario Dawson. Presently, Nnamdi is starring in the main cast of the upcoming film “Hello, My Name Is Doris” directed by Michael Showalter.

Nnamdi is also the chairman of the Asomugha Foundation, which focuses on assisting underprivileged people in Nigeria and students from the United States.

In 2013, Nnamdi tied the knot with actress Kerry Washington. Together, they welcomed a baby girl in 2014.