It looks like his net worth is around 3 million. Not bad for a 30-year old guy who gets to travel the world tossing a heavy metal ball.
There is no guarantee he would be successful in the NFL and he would definitely be dealing with major injuries in his career. He also has a Master's in finance from Texas so I would say he's pretty well set up for the future.
I remember reading a Sports Illustrated (or something) article about Brian Oldfield in which an NFL player asked why Oldfield didn’t play football and was told that Brian just didn’t like football to which the NFL player responded “Thank God”
Is there a lot of money in throws? I cant imagine there is.
Why wouldnt a 6 foot 7 300 pound super athlete just become an olineman? I see no reason why Ryan couldn't have made the NFL with his size and athleticism.
I'm frequently struck by how much (some) people on this website emphasize money to the exclusion of all else.
Why wouldn't Crouser want to be the greatest shot putter ever, win Olympics, set world records, and presumably make pretty good money while living the dream? I certainly would.
Many people, in many walks of life, choose jobs that are personally rewarding even if they don't completely max out salary. The best case scenario in life is that you earn enough money and you do a job you love.
Another thing...Crouser even tho a huge man may be a passive type person and not like physical contact or violence.
I remember reading a Sports Illustrated (or something) article about Brian Oldfield in which an NFL player asked why Oldfield didn’t play football and was told that Brian just didn’t like football to which the NFL player responded “Thank God”
Oldfield was a tough dude...in track where they don't hit back. NFL linebackers would've had him crying for his mama.
I remember reading a Sports Illustrated (or something) article about Brian Oldfield in which an NFL player asked why Oldfield didn’t play football and was told that Brian just didn’t like football to which the NFL player responded “Thank God”
I recall Brian Oldfied running second behind a NFL wide receiver in one of superstars 100 yard events. he beat ralph boston, a pretty good long jumper
1976 100 YARD DASH - final 1. Lynn Swann 10.23 2. Brian Oldfield 10.43 3. Ralph Boston 10.60 4. Kyle Rote, Jr. 10.84 5. Dave Kingman 11.13
Only Swann was an experienced football player. The others? Track, Soccer and Baseball.
Listen fools...Devon Allen was a good college FB player, probably faster than 99% of all NFL players. Got cut in pre-season. Y'all have no idea what it takes to play in the NFL.
a nfl o linemen could beat every Letsrunner in a 40 yard dash. While weight 280lbs
C'mon - the fastest 40 combine time ever for an OL is 4.88. I'm in awe of the athletes that are Offensive Linemen, but your statement is a little much. I'm pushing 50, and I could probably get close to that. For the average OL time (5.32), no problem.