Jon William Embree, an American football coach, and the former player was born on October 15, 1965. He currently serves as the assistant head coach and tight ends coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).
He was Colorado’s previous head coach. He had previously worked as the tight ends coach for the National Football League’s Washington Redskins. He played tight end with the Los Angeles Rams for two NFL seasons before suffering an injury that ended his playing career.
The Rams selected him in the sixth round (166th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft after he played college football at Colorado.
Embree started television broadcasting after his playing career came to an end, and head coach Bill McCartney later asked him to volunteer as a coach for the Buffaloes in 1991. In 1983, McCartney’s first recruiting class as head coach included Embree.
Jon Embree Contract and Salary
In 2011, Embree agreed to a five-year deal with incentives starting at $725,000 yearly. $250,000 base, $200,000 media, $200,000 sponsorship and $75,000 for football camps made up the guaranteed component. Team performance and team growth (both on and off the field) were rewarded.
Embree would have received $750,000 if he had been fired in 2011. He was expected to receive $500,000 according to the contract after being fired in 2012. He would have received $250,000 if his employment had been terminated in 2013. If he had been fired in 2014 or 2015, CU was supposed to withhold payment.
Jon Embree’s Net Worth
Jon Embree’s net worth is $4 million dollars. Embree previously served as head coach for the Cleveland Browns for one season, three with UCLA, three with the Kansas City Chiefs, and ten at Colorado.