Kilian Zierer (T)

Kilian Zierer is a German offensive tackle who has spent his early NFL career fighting for a roster spot, most recently with the Jacksonville Jaguars. His net worth is modest, reflecting a career built largely on practice-squad and futures contracts rather than a starting role.

Early Life & Family

Kilian Zierer was born on February 24, 2000, in Munich, Germany. He grew up playing soccer and did not take up American football until age 16, joining his local club team, the Munich Cowboys, after first watching the sport on a visit to the United States.

Rise to Fame

Zierer moved to the United States to pursue American football, starting his college career at the College of the Canyons in California before transferring to Auburn University in 2020, where he became a full-time starter at left tackle as a senior.

Career History

Zierer signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2023 as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program, but a preseason ankle injury limited his rookie season. He has since bounced between several teams: the Atlanta Falcons (signed February 2025), the Cleveland Browns (claimed off waivers in August 2025), the San Francisco 49ers practice squad (August-October 2025), and the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose practice squad he joined in October 2025 before signing a reserve/futures contract in January 2026.

How They Built Their Wealth

Zierer’s NFL earnings to date have come almost entirely from practice-squad pay and futures contracts rather than a guaranteed roster spot, both of which are considerably smaller than active-roster salaries.

Personal Life

Zierer’s path from a German soccer background to American football’s International Player Pathway Program is central to his public profile, reflecting the growth of the sport in Germany.

Kilian Zierer’s net worth is likely under $500,000, consistent with a player still working to establish himself on an NFL active roster.