Tyler Conklin

Tyler Conklin is an American professional football player who has spent eight NFL seasons as a tight end for four different teams. His net worth is estimated at between $8 million and $12 million.

Early Life & Family

Tyler Conklin was born on July 30, 1995, in Chesterfield, Michigan. He initially attended Northwood University on a basketball scholarship before transferring after one semester to Central Michigan University, where he switched to football.

Rise to Fame

After redshirting and gradually working his way onto the field at Central Michigan, Conklin finished his college career with 83 catches for 1,159 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning Third-team All-MAC honors in 2017 and being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Career History

Conklin played for the Minnesota Vikings from 2018 to 2021 before signing a three-year, $21 million contract with the New York Jets in 2022, where he played through 2024. He joined the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025 and signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions for 2026. Across his career he has recorded 270 receptions for 2,645 yards and 11 touchdowns over 127 games.

How They Built Their Wealth

Conklin’s total NFL contract earnings had reached roughly $27 million by the start of the 2025 season, built through his rookie contract, his lucrative free-agent deal with the New York Jets in 2022, and subsequent one-year contracts with the Chargers and Lions.

Personal Life

Detailed information about Conklin’s life outside football is limited in public sources.

Tyler Conklin’s net worth is estimated at between $8 million and $12 million, the product of eight NFL seasons as a durable, productive tight end across the Vikings, Jets, Chargers, and now the Lions.