Aaron Donald has a net worth of about $70 million. But he’s not just counting his cash. He’s actually investing in stuff.
He’s a co-owner of a gym chain called D1 Training. It’s clever—he sells the pain he used to inflict on opponents. You pay to feel like Aaron Donald kicked your butt.
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He also has a stake in a pizza franchise. Yes, the guy who eats egg whites also sells pepperoni. The irony is thick. He says he never eats his own pizza. Liars.
He Watches Film. No, Seriously.
This is the quirkiest part. Aaron Donald still watches game film. He calls it “studying.” He’ll sit in his home theater and analyze plays from last season.
His wife once told a reporter he yells at the TV. He’ll scream, “He should have shot the gap!” at a player who isn’t there. His kids think he’s crazy. He is crazy—in the best way.
He does this weekly. Why? He says it keeps his brain sharp. Or maybe he just misses the roar of the crowd. Either way, there’s an NFL player out there who doesn’t know Aaron Donald is critiquing his footwork from a couch.
