Ethan Fernea

Ethan Fernea is an American football wide receiver who spent several seasons on the Indianapolis Colts’ roster and practice squad after going undrafted out of UCLA. As a player who has not established himself on an NFL active roster, his net worth is estimated at $100,000 to $500,000, based on typical practice-squad-level NFL earnings.

Early Life & Family

Ethan Fernea was born on March 2, 1998, in Austin, Texas. He played his college football for the UCLA Bruins before entering the NFL.

Rise to Fame

Fernea went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft and signed with the Indianapolis Colts, joining the team’s practice squad system as he worked to earn a regular-season roster spot.

Career History

Fernea appeared in three games for the Colts in 2023, seeing limited offensive snaps without recording a reception, spending much of his time on the practice squad and special teams.

The Colts re-signed Fernea to their practice squad multiple times through 2024, including moves tied to other roster changes at wide receiver, but he was released from the practice squad in October 2024. As of the most recent available reports, he is not on an NFL active roster.

How They Built Their Wealth

Fernea’s income has come from NFL practice squad weekly salaries and any active-roster game checks earned during his brief appearances for the Colts. His exact net worth is not publicly disclosed; the estimate above reflects typical earnings for a wide receiver who has spent most of his career on an NFL practice squad rather than an active roster.

Ethan Fernea’s NFL career so far reflects the reality for many undrafted players: a foothold on a practice squad and a handful of game-day opportunities, without yet becoming a regular contributor.