Maurice Clarett’s net worth in 2022

Maurice Clarett was once known as one of the top collegiate running backs in the nation. However, his legal troubles and mental health issues got in the way of his professional career. Against all odds, he overcame his struggles and is now a sought out motivational speaker. Let's dig into Maurice Clarett's net worth in 2022.

Maurice Clarett's net worth in 2022 (Estimate): $15 thousand

Maurice Clarett's net worth in 2022 is $15 thousand. This is according to numerous outlets, including Celebrity Net Worth.

Clarett was born on October 29, 1983 in Youngstown, Ohio. He gained widespread recognition as one of the best running backs in college football back in 2002, but as was the case later on the Youngstown native's life, nothing came easy. Clarett grew up with a difficult childhood. As he faced the court due to legal troubles, a judge told him to redirect his energy into sports instead. And as it would turn out, it was good advice.

Before he knew it, the young running back made waves on Warren G. Harding High School varsity team. By the time he graduated, he had garnered national attention. Several publications also ranked him among the top 100 players nationally. He was also named a U.S. Army All-American in the 2002 All-American Bowl. As a result, collegiate offers from Notre Dame, Fresno State, University of Miami, and Ohio State University came knocking on his door.

Clarett dazzled with his new team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. In his first and only season with them, the freshman helped his team to both a 14-0 record and the coveted 2002 BCS National Championship. He rushed for 1,237 yards, a university freshman record, and scored 18 touchdowns. He was also named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, as well as an All-Big Ten.

Unfortunately, several incidents marred his record-breaking contributions. On one occasion, Clarett was spotted shouting at his position coach during the 2002 season's Northwestern-Ohio State game. Later that year, he also publicly accused OSU officials and administrators of an incident regarding payment for a flight to his friend's funeral. On 2003, the New York Times also reported that a teaching assistant claimed Clarett received preferential treatment from professors, and did not actually attend any classes.

After his dismissal, Maurice Clarett tried to enter the NFL draft, but was ineligible. Although he sued and initially won, he was eventually declared ineligible once again. Because of the changing decisions, Clarett had already signed with an agent, but the NCAA refused to let him reenter the world of college football.

When he was finally eligible, Clarett disappointed at the 2005 NFL Draft Combine. At that point, it was a surprise that the Denver Broncos picked him in the 3rd round of the draft. Most experts had predicted him to not get drafted, after all. At the training camp, Clarett showed up overweight and slow to recover from injury. Despite his unimpressive showing, he signed a four-year contract with the team. He was then released by the Broncos on August 2005, way before he even played once in the NFL.

Clarett tried to pursue other alternative leagues afterwards. He was in talks with the Steubenville Stampede, a team in the American Indoor Football League. He also talked about wanting to play for NFL Europe, as well as talks with playing for the Eastern Indoor Football League. Nothing ever came to fruition. At this point, Clarett said his mental health had deteriorated. In 2006, he was involved in multiple arrest charges and sent to prison for seven and a half years.

In the most unlikely of places, Clarett slowly turned his life around. While in prison, he continued his studies through a distance-learning program with Ohio University. He also published a blog titled “The Mind of Maurice Clarett.” After three and a half years, Clarett was out of prison due to early release, and was a whole new person.

On August 2010, Clarett signed with the United Football League team Omaha Nighthawks. With this, he was able to play his first proper game in eight years. Unfortunately, the UFL suspended its operations only two years later. Unlike before, Clarett did not let himself get down. Since his release, he has shared his story at prisons, juvenile facilities, and youth football camps. He was also invited back to Ohio State for several ceremonies and celebrations, where he spoke of his troubles and subsequent recovery. Clarett had found his calling, becoming a sought-out public speaker.

Until today, Clarett continues to inspire others that it is always possible to get back up. In fact, on February 2022, he was one of the seven board members appointed in the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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