Aaron Donald is a retired American defensive tackle in professional football. He spent ten seasons as a player for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). As a collegiate football player for the Pittsburgh Panthers, Donald won the Lombardi and Chuck Bednarik awards as well as the Bronko Nagurski, Outland, and Bill Willis trophies.
After being chosen by the Rams in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft, he played for the team in St. Louis for his first two seasons, then in Los Angeles for the final eight. In addition to being selected to the Pro Bowl in all ten of his seasons and winning eight first-team All-Pro awards, Donald was voted Defensive Player of the Year a record three times throughout his NFL career. The team that won Super Bowl LVI included Donald as well.
| Name | Aaron Charles Donald |
| Net Worth | Estimated $60 million |
| Age | 34 years old (Born May 23, 1991) |
| Residence | Miami, Florida |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Erica Donald |
| Source of Wealth | Professional Football, Endorsements, Investments |
| Salary | Approximately $28.5 million per year (last drawn NFL salary) |
| Endorsements | Come Ready Foods LLC, Paramount Global, Rocket Companies, Uber |
| Philanthropy | the AD99 Foundation |
How much is Aaron Donald’s Net Worth in 2025?
Aaron Donald has a net worth of around $60 million as of November 2025.
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Aaron Donald Career Earnings
$157,114,238 is Aaron Donald's career earnings in the NFL.
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | CashTotal | CashCumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 23 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $6,112,000 | $6,112,000 | DROY |
| 2015 | 24 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $946,260 | $7,058,260 | |
| 2016 | 25 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $1,341,500 | $8,399,760 | |
| 2017 | 26 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $1,802,250 | $10,202,010 | DPOY |
| 2018 | 27 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $40,892,000 | $51,094,010 | DPOY |
| 2019 | 28 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $9,108,000 | $60,202,010 | |
| 2020 | 29 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $17,020,228 | $77,222,238 | DPOY |
| 2021 | 30 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $19,892,000 | $97,114,238 | Champion All NFL (1st) |
| 2022 | 31 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $31,500,000 | $128,614,238 | |
| 2023 | 32 | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams | Active | $28,500,000 | $157,114,238 | Nfc Pro Bowl:DT All NFL (1st) |
| Total | $157,114,238 |
Aaron Donald Salary
In June 2022, Aaron Donald signed a three-year contract worth $95 million, with an average yearly salary of roughly $31.67 million. With this contract, he became the highest-paid defensive tackle and non-quarterback in NFL history at the time. In March 2024, he formally retired.
Aaron Donald Endorsements
Aaron Donald has endorsed multiple brands during his time in the NFL. Let's look at a few of the deals that he did while playing.
Uber Eats:
Aaron Donald, a former NFL player, signed an endorsement deal and starred in an Uber Eats TV campaign. Aaron Donald and actor Parvesh Cheena starred in the "Good Deeds Happen" commercial, which debuted in December 2022.
Rocket Companies:
Due to a previous endorsement agreement, Aaron Donald is a sponsor of Rocket Companies. Aaron Donald and Kyler Murray collaborated with Rocket Mortgage, a division of Rocket Companies, to develop the NFL commercial campaign "Edges" in 2021.
Aaron Donald Investments
Former Los Angeles Rams player Aaron Donald now owns Ready Nutrition, a Pennsylvania-based company that makes protein-rich sports drinks, protein powder, and snacks. Donald, 28, met Pat Cavanaugh, the founder and president of the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit AD99 Solutions. Additionally, both men attended the University of Pittsburgh, where Donald was an All-American athlete, and Cavanaugh played football and basketball more than 20 years ago.
Aaron Donald stated: “I’ve looked at hundreds of brand partnerships over the past couple of years and have found very few that match my standards and interests in making a difference in a global community. The fact that Pat, also a Pitt guy, shares the same mindset about hard work and helping others, and runs the business with that mindset every day, made Ready the perfect fit for me.”
Aaron Donald House
Aaron Donald currently lives in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. He bought his $17 million San Fernando Valley home in 2022. Aaron Donald’s house is a 12,000 square feet English Country style mansion. He is living there with his wife, Erica Sherman, and four children. The house has 8 bedrooms, 9 baths, an infinity pool, a gym, a movie theater, and a hot sauna too. Donald has moved into this house after selling his previous house in Calabasas, California, for around $6.258 million.
Aaron Donald Car
Aaron Donald has a thing for luxurious cars. His car collection includes:
| Car | Price |
| Ford Bronco | $33,000 |
| Fisker Karma | $105,000 |
| Lamborghini Urus | $225,000 |
| Bentley Continental GT | $230,000 |
Aaron Donald Charity Work
The primary source of Aaron Donald's charity activities is the AD99 Solutions Foundation, which he and his wife Erica founded. The organization focuses on the entire development of underprivileged teenagers in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles through academic, athletic, and artistic initiatives. Donald also supports other causes, like the public service announcements for gun safety that are produced by Everytown for Gun Safety.
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FAQs on Aaron Donald
A. Aaron Donald is 34 years old as of November 2025.
A. Aaron Donald played 9 years in the NFL.
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