Born Kameron Darnel “Kam” Chancellor on the 3th April 1988. in Norfolk, Virginia USA, he is an American Football player, who plays in the position of strong safety for the Seattle Seahawks. His career has been active since 2010.
Have you ever wondered how rich Kam Chancellor is, as of mid- 2016? According to authoritative sources it has been estimated that Kam Chancellor`s net worth is as high as $10 million, acquired through his successful career playing football; his salary is $4.75 million per year.
Kam Chancellor Net Worth $10 Million
Kam was raised with four siblings by his single mother in Norfolk; struggling financially, Kam`s mother had to work several jobs in order to support the education of her children. Kam went to the Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, where he joined basketball and football teams.
Following high school matriculation, Kam enrolled at Virginia Tech, where he continued to play football, firstly in the position of quarterback, but was later moved to corner back. During his college career, Kam was the ACC Champion in 2007 and 2008, and was also selected in the Second-team All-ACC in 2010.
After he obtained his degree in human development, Kam entered the 2010 NFL Draft, and was selected as the 133rd pick overall by the Seattle Seahawks, which marked the start of his professional career, and an increase in his net worth, signing a contract worth $4 million over four years. In his first season, Kam didn`t sense the atmosphere of the game, as he didn`t play in a single game. However, the second season was much better, as he started in all 16 games, and was the second in tackles and interceptions made.
He continued successfully through the 2012 season, playing in all 16 games as a starter, and recording 101 tackles. The following season, thanks to his great performance Kam received a contract extension worth $28 million over four years. Next season, the Seahawks became champions, and in the Super Bowl Kam had an interception and 9 tackles.
For the 2014 season he was named as one of the captains of the team, joining players Russell Wilson,Jon Ryan, and Steven Hauschka.
With the start of 2015 season, Kam demanded a new contract, as he was thinking that he was underpaid, however there have been no talks with Seahawks officials about contract extension. As a result, Kam played in 11 games only, and had only 44 solo tackles.
During his career, he has received several prestigious awards, and recognitions, including four Pro Bowl selections, 2011, 2013-2015, Steve Largent Award in 2014, and was selected into the Second-team All-Pro twice, in 2013and 2014.
Regarding his personal life, there is little information about his private life, apart the fact that he is in a romantic relationship with actress and model Tiffany Luce.
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