Last updated: August 2026
| Net Worth | Estimated $15 million – $18 million |
| Born | July 15, 1990 (Albemarle, North Carolina) |
| Profession | Former Professional Football Player (Defensive Lineman, Retired 2026) |
| Nationality | 🇺🇸 American |
Denico Autry is a retired American professional football defensive lineman who spent 12 seasons in the NFL. His net worth is estimated at between $15 million and $18 million, built through a series of veteran contracts across four franchises.
Early Life & Family
Denico Autry was born on July 15, 1990, in Albemarle, North Carolina. He began his college career at East Mississippi Community College, helping the team to a 12-0 record and a state and NJCAA national championship, before transferring to Mississippi State University.
Rise to Fame
Autry signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and worked his way into a regular role on the defensive line, recording 10.5 sacks over four seasons in Oakland.
Career History
Autry signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 2018, where he had a career-high nine sacks that season, and remained with the team through 2021. He then signed a three-year, $21.5 million contract with the Tennessee Titans in 2022, followed by a two-year, $20 million deal with the Houston Texans in 2024. Over 12 NFL seasons and 164 games with the Raiders, Colts, Titans and Texans, Autry recorded 65.5 career sacks, 331 tackles, 86 tackles for loss and eight forced fumbles. He announced his retirement ahead of the 2026 season.
How They Built Their Wealth
Autry’s wealth was built on a series of veteran NFL contracts, most notably his three-year, $21.5 million deal with the Titans and two-year, $20 million deal with the Texans, on top of his earlier rookie and second contracts.
Personal Life
Details of Autry’s personal life are not widely documented publicly.
Denico Autry’s net worth is estimated at $15 million to $18 million, reflecting a productive 12-season NFL career and his retirement from professional football ahead of the 2026 season.