Ranking 10 richest NFL owners in 2024 feat. Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft and more

There is no denying the dominance and wealth of the American sports industry, with the NFL perhaps being the biggest sport in the country.

Numerous extraordinarily wealthy people have decided to put their money into NFL franchises over the years. So who are the wealthiest owners of NFL clubs?

The top 10 wealthiest NFL team owners are listed in this article.

Who are the richest NFL club owners in 2024?

#10 Josh Harris: $8.4 billion (Washington Commanders)

An NFL record $6 billion was paid for the Washington Commanders by an investor group led by Josh Harris in July 2023. Harris is also the owner of the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.

Harris joined forces to start Apollo Global Management, an alternative asset manager, in 1990. His earnings and ownership interests from there account for the majority of his wealth. Harris is now listed as the 304th richest person in the world by Forbes.

#9 Arthur Blank: $8.4 billion (Atlanta Falcons)

The Home Depot is a retailer of home improvement products, and Arthur Blank is most known for being one of its co-founders. He paid $545 million in 2002 to purchase the Atlanta Falcons, having retired the previous year as co-chairman of Home Depot.

Blank is currently ranked 304th on Forbes' list of the richest people in the world.

#8 Stephen Ross: $10.1 billion (Miami Dolphins)

Stephen Ross took over as the Miami Dolphins' principal owner in January 2009 after purchasing 50% of the team a year earlier.

Forbes estimates Ross' net worth to be $10.1 billion. According to Forbes' rankings, he is now the 221st richest person on earth.

#7 Robert Kraft: $11.1 billion (New England Patriots)

Forbes estimates that the New England Patriots, which Robert Kraft purchased in 1994 for $172 million, are currently valued at almost $7 billion.

Kraft is presently ranked as the 188th richest person in the world, with a net worth of $11.1 billion, according to Forbes.

#6 Shahid Khan: $12.2 billion (Jacksonville Jaguars)

Shahid Khan's sole control of Flex-N-Gate accounts for the majority of its wealth. According to the company's website in 2024, the closely held car parts manufacturer generates over $6.5 billion in revenue annually.

Khan acquired the Jacksonville Jaguars for $770 million in 2011 and the Fulham Football Club in the English Premier League for up to $300 million in 2013.

Khan is presently ranked as the 162nd richest person in the world by Forbes, with a net worth of up to $12.2 million.

#5 Jerry Jones: $13.8 billion (Dallas Cowboys)

The Dallas Cowboys, owned by Jerry Jones, are now the most valuable team in the National Football League.

Jones spent $150 million to purchase the Cowboys in 1989 after becoming wealthy from oil and gas. Currently, the franchise has a higher valuation than any other team in the league at $9 billion.

According to Forbes, Jones' net worth is currently $13.8 billion, and he's the 137th wealthiest person on earth.

#4 Stan Kroenke: $16.2 billion (Los Angeles Rams)

Stan Kroenke purchased a 30 percent share in the Los Angeles Rams in 1995. Soon after, he upped his ownership position in the club to 40 percent, and in 2010, he ultimately acquired full control by paying $750 million for the remaining 60 percent of the team.

The Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), and Arsenal (English Premier League) are all part of Kroenke's sports dynasty.

According to Forbes, Kroenke is the 115th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $16.2 billion.

#3 Allen family: $20.3 billion (Seattle Seahawks)

Paul Allen was the owner of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and the NFL's Seattle Seahawks when he passed away in 2018. He also owned a portion of the Seattle Sounders in Major League Soccer.

Jody Allen, Paul's sister, currently serves as the Seahawks' chairwoman. Her family's estimated net worth in 2024 is $20.3 billion.

#2 David Tepper: $20.6 billion (Carolina Panthers)

The majority of David Tepper's wealth came from starting and running the international hedge fund, Appaloosa Management. He became the wealthiest NFL team owner when he paid a then-record $2.275 billion for the Carolina Panthers in 2018.

Tepper is ranked 94th among the world's wealthiest people by Forbes, with an estimated net worth of $20.6 billion.

#1 Rob Walton and family: $77.4 billion (Denver Broncos)

The height of NFL fortune is represented by Rob Walton and his Walton-Penner Ownership Group. This consortium paid an incredible $4.65 billion in 2022 to acquire the Denver Broncos, making it one of the biggest ownership shifts in the entire history of the league.

Walton is three times as wealthy as any other NFL ownership group, with a net worth of $77.4 billion, according to Forbes.

Below is a table showing the top 10 richest people in the NFL, their teams, and the value of their teams, according to Forbes.

Rank	Name	Net worth	Team name	Team's value
1.	Rob Walton and family	$77.4 billion	Denver Broncos	$5.1 billion
2.	Davis Tepper	$20.6 billion	Carolina Panthers	$4.1 billion
3.	Allen family	$20.3 billion	Seattle Seahawks	$5 billion
4.	Stan Kroenke	$16.2 billion	Los Angeles Rams	$6.9 billion
5.	Jerry Jones	$13.8 billion	Dallas Cowboys	$9 billion
6.	Shahid Khan	$12.2 billion	Jacksonville Jaguars	$4 billion
7.	Robert Kraft	$11.1 billion	New England Patriots	$7 billion
8.	Stephen Ross	$10.1 billion	Miami Dolphins	$5.7 billion
9.	Arthur Blank	$8.4 billion	Atlanta Falcons	$4.7 billion
10.	Josh Harris	$8.4 billion	Washington Commanders	$6.05 billion