Joshua Dobbs, popularly known as Joshua Dobbs, is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. Dobbs was born to Stephanie and Robert Dobbs on 26 January 1995. He grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia and went to Wesleyan School before joining Alpharetta High School where he actively participated in high school football.
Subsequently, he committed to playing college football for the University of Tennessee. He began his college football journey, serving as a backup for two years before he was finally named Tennessee’s starter in 2015. He played the final game of his college career against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 2016 Music City Bowl, earning the title of MVP of the game for his stunning performance. Throughout his college years, he demonstrated consistency and dedication, establishing himself as a decent quarterback.
Dobbs began his NFL journey after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 135th pick in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Over his seven-season NFL career, he played for various teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals before joining the Minnesota Vikings (Additionally, he briefly joined the practice squad of Detroit Lions in 2022 and the Cleveland Browns in 2023.) Having primarily served as the backup for the injured or suspended quarterbacks for most of the organizations in the past, Dobbs has recently begun to display his true potential, leading the Vikings to consecutive wins.
| Name | Robert Joshua Dobbs |
| Net Worth | Approx. $3- $5 million |
| Age | 28 years (Born 26 January 1995) |
| Residence | Alpharetta, Georgia |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Partner | Dating Jocelyn Lara |
| Source of Wealth | NFL Player |
| Salary | $2,000,000 |
| Endorsements | Invisalign, Nike |
| Endorsements Earnings | No information available |
| Philanthropy | ASTROrdinary Dobbs Foundation |
What Is Joshua Dobbs’ Net Worth in 2023?
Dobbs has an estimated net worth between $3- $5 million. The primary contributor to his net worth is the income generated by his professional football career, mainly from his NFL Contracts. As Dobbs is in transition, currently there is no permanent contract but previously he signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with the Browns, including a signing bonus amount of $500,000, a guaranteed amount of $2 million and an average annual salary of $2 million. He has also ventured into business and bagged endorsement deals with renowned brands; however, specific details of the income generated from these business ventures and deals are not available on the web.
Joshua Dobbs’ Career Earnings
Dobbs has earned approximately $7,424,923 over his seven-season NFL career. The breakdown of his estimated career earnings is mentioned below:
| YEAR | TEAM | SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | EARNINGS |
| 2017 | PIT | $465,000 | $599,124 | $1,064,124 |
| 2018 | PIT | $555,000 | - | $555,000 |
| 2019 | JAC | $607,059 | - | $607,058 |
| 2019 | PIT | $37,941 | - | $37,941 |
| 2020 | PIT | $825,000 | - | $825,000 |
| 2021 | PIT | $990,000 | $50,000 | $1,040,000 |
| 2022 | CLE | $1,035,000 | - | $1,035,000 |
| 2022 | DET | $30,800 | - | $30,800 |
| 2022 | DET | $57,500 | - | $57,500 |
| 2022 | TEN | $172,500 | - | $172,500 |
| 2023 | MIN | $833,330 | - | $833,330 |
| 2023 | CLE | - | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| 2023 | ARI | $666,670 | - | $666,670 |
| 7 seasons | $6,275,800 | $1,149,124 | $7,424,923 | |
Joshua Dobbs’ Endorsements
Dobbs’ name is linked with reputed brands such as Invisalign and Nike. Recently, he has started to showcase his true potential on the field. If he continues to deliver stellar performance consistently, he can anticipate attracting and securing deals with renowned brands in the future.
Joshua Dobbs’ Investments
Like many other NFL players, Dobbs has entered the business world as the founder of the Golf brand known as Fore Athlete. In addition to this, he is serving as the host of the Joshua Dobbs Football Camp, a youth football camp.
Joshua Dobbs’ Other Sources of Income
There are no details available about Dobbs’ other sources of income except his NFL contacts with the teams. He has not publicly disclosed details about his earnings through the endorsement deals or his business investments.
Joshua Dobbs’ Charity
Dobbs is the founder of the ASTROrdinary Dobbs Foundation, a non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting and encouraging the community, particularly the youth to pursue their passion and aims to provide opportunities and exposure to them. Additionally, he worked with several nonprofit groups including Boys and Girls Club, Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and more. Having personally experienced Alopecia areata, he served as the national spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
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FAQs
A. Yes, Dobbs graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace engineering from the University of Tennessee.
A. Joshua Dobbs is 28 years old, as of November 2023.
A. No, Joshua Dobbs is not married yet. He is dating his girlfriend, Jocelyn Lara.
A. Joshua Dobbs is 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91 meters tall and he weighs around 220 lb or 100 kgs.
