Michael Oher

Current Networth - $12 Million

Personal Stats

Name	Michael Oher
Role	Athlete
Industry	Sports
Net Worth	$12 Million
Date of Birth and Age	May 28, 1986 (age 38)
Accolades	1x Super Bowl champion

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About Michael Oher
Businesses Owned
Early Life
Family
What Is Michael Oher’s Net worth?
What Is Michael Oher’s Claim To Fame?

About Michael Oher

Michael Oher is a former American football offensive tackle whose life story inspired the 2009 film "The Blind Side." Overcoming a challenging childhood, he achieved success in the NFL, playing for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and the Carolina Panthers. Oher's journey from homelessness to professional football has been both inspiring and complex, marked by personal and legal challenges.

Businesses Owned

Early Life

Michael Oher's early life was marked by instability and hardship, which he overcame to achieve success in football.

Born on May 28, 1986, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Denise Oher and Michael Jerome Williams.
One of 12 siblings, he experienced a turbulent childhood with frequent relocations and periods in foster care.
His mother struggled with drug addiction, and his father was often incarcerated, leading to a lack of parental guidance.
Attended 11 different schools during his first nine years of education, repeating first and second grades.
At age 16, he was taken in by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, who provided him with stability and support.
Excelled in football at Briarcrest Christian School, earning All-State honors and attracting attention from college scouts.
Accepted a scholarship to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), where he became a standout offensive lineman.
Graduated with a degree in criminal justice in 2009.

Family

Michael Oher's family life has been complex, involving both biological and adoptive relationships.

Biological parents were, Denise Oher and Michael Jerome Williams.
Raised in a large family with 11 siblings, many of whom also faced challenging circumstances.
In 2004, the Tuohy family took him into their home, providing support and guidance during his high school years.
In August 2023, Oher filed a legal petition alleging that the Tuohys had never legally adopted him but had instead placed him under a conservatorship, which he claimed they used to profit from his life story.
The Tuohy family denied these allegations, stating that they had always acted in Oher's best interests.
A Tennessee judge ended the conservatorship in September 2023, but disputes over financial issues continue.
Oher married his longtime girlfriend, Tiffany Roy, in November 2022.
The couple has four children, though they maintain a private family life.

The story of Michael Oher is still one of the most amazing and thrilling journeys to greatness. From being indulged in an almost criminal life to being a star offensive player in the NFL, it contains drama, hard work, truth, and a questionable past. Also, there is the fame and fortune factor that came with the NFL exposure.

Michael Oher’s road to fame and wealth is rather a harsh reality than a fairytale which a film can not portray. Well, “The Blind Side” sure ended up as a Golden Globe award-winning film but as time passed, the subject of the film Mr. Oher pitched us with shocking truth about the money grubber Tuohy family.

Net Worth	$12 Million
Salary	NA
Profession	Retired Professional NFL Player
Nationality	American
No. of Houses	1
No. of Cars	2

What Is Michael Oher’s Net worth?

As of 2024, Michael Oher’s Net Worth is $12 million.

The retired American NFL offensive tackle Michael Oher’s net worth is not as much as his other NFL fellow stars. In his 8-year-long NFL career, Michael played for only 3 teams and the majority of his wealth came from those contracts and earnings.

Michael Oher aka “Big Mike” started his career back in 2009 with the Baltimore Ravens in a 5-year $13.495 million deal as a rookie with a guaranteed $6.88 million, $1.52 million total in earnings, and a signing bonus.

After the Ravens, “Big Mike” secured a 4-year, $20 million contract with the Tennessee Titans assuring him 13.35 million in total as a signing bonus and guaranteed payout. He was released by the Titans in 2015 and was later signed with the Carolina Panthers in a 2-year, $7 million contract with a guaranteed $2.5 million and $2.5 million as a signing bonus.

Oher’s last NFL contract before retiring in 2017 was with the Panthers in 2016 for a 3-year, $21.9 million deal with a guaranteed $9.5 million payout along with a $4 million signing bonus.

What Is Michael Oher’s Claim To Fame?

The main character in the 2010 Golden Globe-winning film “The Blind Side” Michael Oher’s popularity first took place back in 2009 when the star offensive tackle of the Baltimore Ravens took the team winning the Super Bowl XLVII. Following the NFL's success, Michael’s life story spread worldwide in the form of the award-winning film “The Blind Side” (2009). The story of a homeless black teen with a formidable talent for American football touched people’s hearts and the wealthy family who adopted Michael at the age of 16.The former Ravens’s offensive tackle made headlines again but this time it was a bombshell allegation against the Tuohy family. Back in August 2023, “Big Mike” filled out a petition alleging that the Tuohy family made millions selling his story without his permission and his adoption was a lie. Mr. Oher and his lawyer unveiled that he was forced to sign a conservatorship deal with the Tuohy family (Sean Tuohy and Leigh Anne Tuohy) leaving him in a “without any payment” situation with the 20th Century Fox studios regarding profits and royalties from the movie - “The Blind Side”.

What businesses does Michael Oher own or is a part of?

“The Blind Side” Royalty: The retired NFL offensive tackle is not involved in any businesses nor does he have any passion for it. However, the shocking news made by Michael Oher about “The Blind Side” contract has forced the producers of the film to respond otherwise.

After the film “Blind Side” was released, it made a total of $330 million in the Box Office excluding DVD sales and streaming revenue. The producers of the film have claimed that the Tuohy family including Michael Oher have been paid a total of approx $767,000 collectively and is still making money through royalties. Hence, if we split the money evenly among the Tuohy family of four and Michael Oher, each individual would profit around 1,53,400 but Oher and his lawyer have stated otherwise.

Books By Michael Oher: Mr. Oher has also published his life story through his two books named - “I Beat The Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond” (2011), and “When Your Back's Against the Wall: Fame, Football, and Lessons Learned Through a Lifetime of Adversity” (2023). The profit from the book sales also contributed to net worth, however, the sales numbers of these publications have not been disclosed.

What Brands Has Michael Oher Endorsed?

Mr. Oher’s resume in the business or endorsement world isn’t as great as there was only one brand that signed him a multi-year deal back in 2010, according to sources.

AirTran: Back in 2010 AirTran Airways was partners with the Baltimore Ravens and the company signed Michael Oher as their endorser in an undisclosed multi-year deal.

“I am so happy to join the AirTran Airways team, they have been great partners with the Ravens and my teammate Todd Heap and they’re also very involved in the communities they serve. I look forward to a long and successful partnership with them.” - By Michael Oher on the AirTran deal.

How Does Michael Oher Spend His Millions?

Despite being worth $12 million, “Big Mike” is not a luxury stature persona, unlike other NFL fellow stars. Most of his earnings go towards his foundation, however, a comfortable life and a few rides are what Oher can afford.

How Many Houses Does Michael Oher Own?

Brentwood House: Back in 2014 when Michael signed with the Tennessee Titans did acquired his own house in Brentwood, Tennessee. The 2.1-acre property had an original price tag of $1.43 million but Oher bought it for $1.3 million after negotiation.

How Many Cars Does Michael Oher Own?

Michael Oher is not a car fanatic nor does he enjoy collecting cars. Let’s take a quick look at Michael Oher’s Car Collection.

2009 BMW 7-Series 750: Michael Oher’s car collection features a BMW 7-Series that he bought back in his days with the Ravens. Oher customized his black BMW through No Limit Inc. in Baltimore, MD with Asanti 3-piece wheels and a 6.5″ lip.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom: “Big Mike” is also the owner of a custom 1970 Chevy Chevelle boasting 26″ Forgiato Fiore wheels, a custom blue & white paint job, and a custom trunk featuring two 15″ Kicker L3s. He got those customizations done at Rim Source Motor Sports shop in Maryland Belair Road, Baltimore.

What Are Michael Oher’s Charitable Contributions And Philanthropy Endeavors?

“The Blind Side” subject Michael Oher retired from the NFL back in 2017 and hence dedicated his life to empowering underprivileged youth through his foundation.

Oher Foundation: Founded in 2022 by retired NFL star Michael Oher, the “Oher Foundation” is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower disadvantaged youth suffering from socio-economic problems via higher education.

What’s Next For Michael Oher?

Currently, “Big Mike” is fully focusing on his “Oher Foundation” which recently wrapped up their “Run Toward the Future 5k!” race event. There is also news on the situation with the Tuohy family who recently disclosed that they ended their conservatorship with Michael.

As for future plans, Mr. Oher hasn’t laid out any plans and is most likely to continue his work with the foundation. Stay tuned as we will be back with possible updates regarding Michael Oher’s net worth.

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