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What is the Net Worth of Emmitt Smith 2022? What is his Height? His Wife

What is the Net Worth of Emmitt Smith 2022? What is his Height? His Wife

Facts of Emmitt Smith

Full Name:Emmitt Smith
Birth Date:May 15, 1969
Age:55 years
Gender:Male
Profession:Retired American Football Player
Country:United States
Horoscope:Taurus
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
WifePatricia Southall
Break UpHope Wilson
Net Worth$18 million
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Birth PlacePensacola, Florida,
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfro-American
KidsEmmitt IV, Skylar, Elijah, Rheagen Smith
Instagram Emmitt Smith Instagram
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Retired American football player, Emmitt Smith has played thirteen years long for Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002) and two seasons with Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004).  He is the league’s all-time leading rusher & three-time Super Bowl champion with the Cowboys.

Early Life of Emmitt Smith

On May 15, 1969, Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida, USA as Emmitt James Smith III. By nationality, Emmitt is American and belongs to the Afro-American ethnicity.

He stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches i.e (1.75 m). While his body weighs around 95 kg i.e 210 lb.

Is Emmitt Smith still Married to His Wife?

Emmitt Smith is still married to his wife Patricia Southall. His wife is a former Miss Virginia USA beauty queen. The couple met for the first time, they ran into each other, a music festival in Aruba. After that, the couple started dating & was in a long-distance relationship as well.

Emmitt Smith with his wife Patricia Southall
Caption: Emmitt Smith with his wife Patricia Southall (Photo: Instagram)

Emmitt exchanged the wedding vows with his spouse on April 22, 2000, in a lavish ceremony. At their wedding, the presence of family, friends & relatives made it more special for the couple. From their married life, the couple was blessed with three children.

Emmitt with his hubby welcomed their first child, Emmitt IV born on May 15, 2002. On October 15, 2003, the couple was blessed with their second child, Skylar. After 7 years, Emmitt with his wife welcomed their third child Elijah was born on September 22, 2010.

Emmitt Smith with his wife and kids
Caption: Emmitt Smith with his wife and kids (Photo: Instagram)

The couple has been married for more than 20 years which shows how strong their relationship is. The couple has faced the ups & downs of married life together which makes their bond strong.

Past Relationship between Emmitt & His Wife

From his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Hope Wilson, they shared a daughter, Rheagen Smith, born on November 2, 1998. Previously, his wife Patricia was married to actor-comedian Martin Lawrence from 1995-97.

From their relationship, the former couple was blessed with two daughters, one of them is Jasmin Page, born on January 15, 1996.

What is the Net Worth of Emmitt Smith?

Former professional American football player, Emmitt Smith has a net worth of around $18 million as of 2022. He has earned this jaw-dropping worth from his career. He is one of the prominent personas from the NFL & indeed a wealthy man.

Emmitt Smith sitting in car
Caption: Emmitt Smith sitting in the car (Photo: Dallas Morning News)

In his fifteen seasons long in the NFL, he has earned lucrative money. Following are the details of his salaries

YearTeamEarnings
1990Dallas Cowboys$1,330,000
1991Dallas Cowboys$380,000
1992Dallas Cowboys$465,000
1993Dallas Cowboys$7,000,000
1994Dallas Cowboys$2,200,000
1995Dallas Cowboys$2,400,000
1996Dallas Cowboys$11,500,000
1997Dallas Cowboys$1,500,000
1998Dallas Cowboys$3,000,000
1999Dallas Cowboys$5,150,000
2000Dallas Cowboys$5,850,000
2001Dallas Cowboys$6,000,000
2002Dallas Cowboys$7,000,000
2003Arizona Cardinals$5,000,000
2004Arizona Cardinals$2,500,000
Total$61,275,000

He began a career in sports journalism after retirement as a player. He has worked as a sports analyst at the NFL network (2005–2006) and ESPN (2007), which has helped him to add a decent sum to his bank account. Also, he generates income from his TV and movie appearances.

His Real Estate Portfolio

Emmitt lives in a lavish Addison mansion in Dallas which was built in 1995 & worth around $2.5 million. It is coming back periodically to work on it 10,806 square feet.

Emmitt Smith with his friends standing outside car
Caption: Emmitt Smith with his friends standing outside the car (Photo: Boston)

His massive mansion features a pool, an attached spa, a wine cooler, an intercom system, a four-car garage, a covered carport, a wet bar, a deck, and a garden, with a balcony. According to reports, he has only a house ever owned in Dallas.

His Investment in Business

After retirement, he also worked as a real estate developer, with fellow retired NFL player; Roger Staubach and founded a real estate development enterprise, “Smith/Cypress Partners LP”, where he owns 51 percent.

The company specializes in transforming underutilized parcels in densely populated areas into commercially viable properties anchored by national retail giants.

Emmitt Smith, Former Footballer
Caption: Emmitt Smith, Former Footballer (Photo: Instagram)

This company’s first deal was with Mervyn’s, a California-based department store chain, to anchor a $45 million, 230,000-square-foot (21,000 m2) project in Phoenix. Also, he is the co-founder of ESmith Legacy. It is a Baltimore-based company that specializes in commercial real estate development and investment management.

In the year 2016, he became a co-owner alongside founder and president Ben Davis of The Gents Place. The company is an ultra-premium men’s grooming and lifestyle club in Frisco, Texas.

NFL Career

  • Emmitt was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990 NFL Draft.
  • In his long career, he has played thirteen seasons with the Dallas team.
  • After that, he was released by the Cowboys on February 26, 2003.
  • He signed a two-year contract as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals on March 26, 2003.
Emmitt Smith reaction after winning match for his team
Caption: Emmitt Smith reaction after winning the match for his team (Photo: Instagram)
  • Emmitt announced his retirement from the NFL on February 3, 2005.
  • Also, he was a judge at the Miss Universe 2006 pageant. Then he won the third season of Dancing with the Stars as well.
  • He has appeared in several series as a guest on How I Met Your Mother, appeared on an episode of Deal or No Deal, and many more.

FAQs of Emmitt Smith

Who is Emmitt Smith?

He is a Retired American football player. Emmitt Smith has played thirteen years long for Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002) and two seasons with Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004).  He is the league’s all-time leading rusher & three-time Super Bowl champion with the Cowboys.

When was Emmitt Smith born?

On May 15, 1969, Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida, USA as Emmitt James Smith III. By nationality, Emmitt is American and belongs to the Afro-American ethnicity.

How tall is Emmitt Smith?

He stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches i.e (1.75 m). While his body weighs around 95 kg i.e 210 lb.