NFL Owner Rankings: Hunt Family the Class of the NFL
Successful NFL franchises depend on strong organizational structure from top to bottom. The general manager, head coach, trainers, and players are all crucial, but the owner is often an underrated aspect of NFL operations. Strong ownership is typically a precursor to on-field success in professional sports, and this article will take a closer look at the best and worst franchise owners in the NFL.
#32: Jimmy Haslam, Cleveland Browns
Net Worth: $8.7 billion
The Browns remain among the worst teams in the NFL every year. Haslam made the foolish decision to allow the front office to trade for Deshaun Watson and sign him to a long-term contract.
#31: David Tepper, Carolina Panthers
Net Worth: $23.7 billion
The Panthers are on the right track now that Bryce Young has righted the ship, but they need to have sustained success for Tepper to move up the ranks. Remember that incident where he threw his drink at a fan?
#30: Stephen Ross, Miami Dolphins
Net Worth: $18.4 billion
The Dolphins are quickly looking like a dumpster fire that will have to clean house quite soon. Don’t be surprised to see Ross lower on this list sooner rather than later.
#29: Dean Spanos, Los Angeles Chargers
Net Worth: $1.5 billion
The Chargers have hit hard times in recent years, but with Jim Harbaugh in the fold, expect to see more consistency, allowing Spanos to rise in this list.
#28: Mike Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
Net Worth: $5 billion
Brown has been consistently among the cheaper owners in the NFL, but it’s encouraging that the Bengals were able to sign each of their stars to long-term extensions.
#27: Janice McNair, Houston Texans
Net Worth: $7.3 billion
The DeMeco Ryans era has hit a standstill with an 0-3 start. The Texans haven’t gotten it done for a few years, which is why McNair is low on this list.
#26: Michael Bidwill, Arizona Cardinals
Net Worth: $1.4 billion
Bidwell needs to do a better job getting the right pieces in place in the front office to get the most out of his talented young players, most notably Marvin Harrison Jr.
#25: Woody and Christopher Johnson, New York Jets
Net Worth: $3.5 billion
The Jets have been a dumpster fire in recent years, and it starts at the top. They need more consistency going forward if they’re to become an actual contender.
#24: Mark Davis, Las Vegas Raiders
Net Worth: $2.5 billion
Mark Davis has had the Raiders in mediocrity for quite a while now, but with changes to the front office and coaching staff — bringing in Tom Brady and Pete Carroll — we could see improved results.
#23: Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys
Net Worth: $13.6 billion
Jerry Jones continues to dabble with roster construction, with the trade of Micah Parsons as the latest example of poor decision-making.
#22: Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, Kalen Jackson, Indianapolis Colts
Net Worth: $4.8 billion
Carlie Irsay-Gordon has taken quite a hands-on approach since taking over as owner. It remains to be seen how that will play out in the long run.
#21: Glazer Family, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Net Worth: $10 billion
The Glazer Family has created a stable franchise in the Bucs, which means that they’re likely to move up these ranks sooner rather than later.
#20: Shahid Khan, Jacksonville Jaguars
Net Worth: $13.9 billion
The Jaguars have been one of the league’s most disappointing teams since Shahid Khan took over as owner. Perhaps they can find more consistency if Liam Coen can become a good head coach.
#19: Gayle Benson, New Orleans Saints
Net Worth: $7.9 billion
The Saints look poised to finish as one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, so don’t be surprised to see them at the bottom of this list soon.
#18: Virginia Halas McCaskey, Chicago Bears
Net Worth: $1.3 billion
#17: Sheila Ford Hamp, Detroit Lions
Net Worth: $1.5 billion
#16: Denise DeBartolo York, San Francisco 49ers
Net Worth: $8.3 billion
#15: Jody Allen, Seattle Seahawks
Net Worth: $20.3 billion
#14: John Mara and Steve Tisch, New York Giants
Net Worth: $1.7 billion (combined)
#13: Amy Adams Strunk, Tennessee Titans
Net Worth: $1.6 billion
#12: Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons
Net Worth: $11.4 billion
Arthur Blank has established himself as one of the top owners in the NFL. The Falcons are starting to improve on the field as well, with Michael Penix Jr. under center.
#11: Rob Walton, Denver Broncos
Net Worth: $117.7 billion
The Broncos are slowly returning to the status of a model franchise, now with a stacked offensive line and a talented young quarterback in Bo Nix.
#10: Public Shareholders, Green Bay Packers
Net Worth: N/A
#9: Stan Kroenke, Los Angeles Rams
Net Worth: $21.3 billion
#8: Art Rooney II, Pittsburgh Steelers
Net Worth: $1.2 billion
#7: Robert Kraft, New England Patriots
Net Worth: $13.8 billion
Robert Kraft’s Patriots have declined in the post-Tom Brady era, but with a new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye under center, we could see them return to glory.
#6: Zygi Wilf, Minnesota Vikings
Net Worth: $1.3 billion
Zygi Wilf has slowly turned the Vikings into a model franchise, with a stable front office that includes an excellent general manager in Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach in Kevin O’Connell.
#5: Josh Harris, Washington Commanders
Net Worth: $10.8 billion
The Commanders went from Dan Snyder, one of the worst owners, to Josh Harris, who has transformed this franchise. Now with a stud quarterback in Jayden Daniels, it’s the Golden Age of football in the nation’s capital.
#4: Terry Pegula, Buffalo Bills
Net Worth: $7.6 billion
#3: Steve Bisciotti, Baltimore Ravens
Net Worth: $8.5 billion
Steve Biscotti has the Ravens as a model franchise right now. All that’s missing is to get another Super Bowl for Lamar Jackson.
#2: Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles
Net Worth: $7.6 billion
The Eagles are the defending Super Bowl champions and made the finals a couple of years ago as well. This could be an emerging dynasty.
#1: Hunt Family, Kansas City Chiefs
Net Worth: $24.8 billion
The Hunt Family has helped build what is close to a dynasty with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. However, it’s been a slow start to the season at 1-2.
