Last updated: August 2026
| Full Name | Jaelen Gill |
| Born | November 17, 1999, Westerville, Ohio, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Professional Football Wide Receiver |
| Team/Club | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) |
Jaelen Gill is an American football wide receiver who played college football at Ohio State, Boston College, and Fresno State before turning professional. No reliable public net worth figure exists for Gill; his earnings have come from entry-level NFL and CFL contracts rather than any disclosed fortune.
Early Life & Family
Gill grew up in Westerville, Ohio, and was rated as the No. 30 overall prospect in the 2018 recruiting class when he committed to Ohio State.
Rise to Fame
At Ohio State, Gill switched from running back to wide receiver during a 2018 redshirt season and flashed his potential with a 32-yard touchdown reception against Rutgers in which he broke multiple tackles.
Career History
After limited playing time at Ohio State, Gill transferred to Boston College in 2020, and later played for Fresno State. He went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft and signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he was the team’s leading rookie receiver in the preseason before being released. He subsequently had stints with the Cleveland Browns and the UFL’s San Antonio Brahmas, and by 2026 was playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
How They Built Their Wealth
Gill’s income has come from a series of NFL practice-squad and futures contracts, a UFL contract with the Brahmas, and now a CFL playing contract with the Tiger-Cats. None of these deals are publicly itemised in detail, so no verified earnings total can be reported.
Jaelen Gill’s winding path through three college programs and multiple professional leagues illustrates the persistence required of undrafted receivers pursuing a pro football career.