St. Louis Battlehawks head coach and former NFL tight end Anthony Becht has an estimated net worth of around $7 million, earned through his playing career and coaching roles. He enjoyed an 11-season run in the NFL as a tight end and currently works as a color commentator for the New York Jets.
Anthony Bech NFL Contracts and Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Becht earned exactly $11.83 million during his NFL playing career from 2000 to 2011. The former West Virginia tight end was selected 27th overall by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft, where he secured his biggest payday as a rookie, earning $2.43 million, including a $1.95 million signing bonus.
Over five seasons with the Jets, Becht made $5.55 million before moving on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he collected $3.53 million across three seasons, highlighted by his peak earning year in 2007 with a $1.53 million base salary. He went on to earn $1 million with the St. Louis Rams in 2008, $845,000 with the Arizona Cardinals over two seasons (2009–2010), and $910,000 with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2011.
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Known for his durability and consistency, Becht played in 152 consecutive games from 2000 to 2010—the third-longest streak among all offensive players during that span, behind only Brett Favre (291) and Peyton Manning (208). He closed his 11-year career with 188 receptions for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns, cementing his reputation as a dependable professional tight end.
Anthony Becht Coaching Career
On April 13, 2022, Anthony Becht was named head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks for the 2023 XFL season. His broadcasting role with the New York Jets does not interfere with his coaching duties, as the UFL operates on a seasonal schedule where coaches are employed only during the season. Becht is expected to return to the Battlehawks again in 2025.
Although he has drawn NFL interest, Becht has made it clear that his passion lies in the college game. “I’ve had opportunities to go to the NFL, and I’ve passed. Right now, for me, college coach is where I want to be,” he said.
Beyond the UFL, Becht has built a diverse coaching and media résumé. He serves as a color commentator for New York Jets radio broadcasts and previously worked as a college football analyst for ESPN. His estimated net worth of around $7 million is the result of his lengthy NFL playing career, coaching salary, and broadcasting work.
