Fox Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho is a former linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Emmanuel Achos is not only a former NFL player but also a best-seller author, Sports analyst, color commentator, TV host, and charitable person.
Emmanuel is one of the most honorable people known for his advocacy whether it’s educating white America about racism or charity work in Nigeria. This blog will cover Emmanuel Acho’s net worth in 2024 including his NFL income and broadcast earnings.
So let’s dive into Former Eagles OLB Emmanuel Acho’s net worth, career, bio, family, and relationship.
Emmanuel Acho Net Worth in 2025
Former ESPN analyst and current FS1 TV host Emmanuel Acho has a net worth between $7-10 Million in 2024.
Emmanuel Acho NFL Earnings
Emmanuel signed a $2,103,680 four-year rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns which has included a $78,680 signing bonus, $78,680 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $525,920.

Then signed a practice squad with the New York Giants in 2013 for $36,000 average salary.
Then Acho signed a 2-year contract with the Philadelphia franchise of 1,080,000 with an average salary amount of $540,000 in 2014. He was released by the franchise in 2015 but later resigned by the Eagles for 1-year contract of $585,000.
From his four seasons in the NFL, Emmanuel Acho earned more than a million from 2012 to 2015.
The table has all the details of Emmanuel Acho’s 4 seasons of NFL income-
Teams | Year | Salary | Earnings |
---|---|---|---|
Cleveland Browns | 2012 | $390,000 | $468,680 |
New York Giants | 2013 | $36,000 | $36,000 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 2013 | $190,588 | $190,588 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 2014 | $465,882 | $465,882 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 2014 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 2015 | $61,412 | $61,412 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 2015 | $68,823 | $68,823 |
Total | 4 seasons | $1,219,005 | $1,297,685 |
Emmanuel Acho Other Income
Former Linebacker Emmanuel Acho is now one of the most established sports analysts in the media. He started as a stint but then became a full-time host and color commentator. However, he hasn’t disclosed any of his media job salary including ESPN and Fox Sports.
According to a Glassdoor report, an average ESPN host earns from $52K to $88 K every year. An average Fox Sports celebrity TV host’s salary varies from $1 million to $2 million every year. Emmanuel is currently a leading host for the FS1 show “SPEAK” and earns between $1 to $2 million every year.
Emmanuel Acho is also a best-selling author who completed his book Illogical: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits published in 2022.
According to a TMZ report, Emmanuel Acho lives in a beautiful mansion worth $6 million in the hillside of LA which he gifted himself on his 31st birthday.
He also owns some properties in Texas and became a modern leader for the Lexus car in 2021.
The table below has all the information about Emmanuel Acho’s net worth in 2024-
Emmanuel Acho Overall Networth in 2024 | |
Net worth (In USD) | Around $10 Million |
Current Job | Fox Sports Analyst |
Annual Income (Average) | $1 To $2 Million |
Brand Endorsement Earnings | N/A |
Source of Income | Fox Sports income, Book Publishing |
Brands Endorsements | Lexus LS Car |
Emmanuel Acho Career, Teams, and Position
Emmanuel Acho was raised and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He played four years of college football for Texas University. He played 48 games and recorded 278 tackles (159 solo), 41 TFL, eight sacks, seven forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two INTs, 13 PBU, and 26 pressures.
He was nominated for the Arthur Ashe Award (2010), AFCA Good Works Team (2011), and three-time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection.
Emmanuel pursued his NFL career with the 2012 NFL Draft and was picked up by the Cleveland Browns in the 6th round. Due to an injury, Emmanuel Acho missed the whole 2012 season and was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. He also joined a practice squad of the New York Giants before signing with the Eagles.
Emmanuel Acho has a brief NFL career and only stayed with Philadelphia until 2015. He only played 20 games and tackled 22 solo and 11 assists during his time with the Eagles.
Emmanuel was released by the Philadelphia franchise in 2015 and that was the end of Acho’s NFL career.
The Table shows all the details of Emmanuel Acho’s career, teams, NFL seasons, and position-
Emmanuel Acho NFL Career | |
NFL Debut | Cleveland Browns, 2012 NFL Draft |
Position | Offensive Linebacker (OLB) |
Total seasons | 4 |
Jersey Number | 51 |
Teams | Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles |
Emmanuel Acho Broadcast Career
Acho joined the Longhorns Network and accepted the temporary sports analyst job. Right after the NFL, Emmanuel committed himself to the broadcast career in 2016. Soon his excellent work in media promoted Emmanuel to ESPN’s one of the College program shows in 2018.
Emmanuel Acho also broadcasted a digital video series “Uncomfortable Conversations with Black Man” which is an open virtual conversation to educate the world about racism and social injustice. He also wrote the book with the same name, which became the New York Times bestseller.
His exemplary work in such areas led him to the “Forbes 30 ander 30 Honoree” award in 2019. He was also awarded with Sports Emmy in 2021 for the reality series “Uncomfortable Conversation with a Black Man.” Currently, Emmanuel Acho is working as a Fox Sport 1 sports analyst for the rebranded show SPEAK.
Emmanuel Acho has been also featured in the popular show “The Bachelorette” not once but twice.
Emmanuel Acho Bio and Personal Information
Emmanuel Acho was born on 10 November 1990 in Dallas, Texas. 33-year-old Emmanuel is 6 feet 2 inches taller and weighs 109 kg. Emmanuel Acho is a Nigerian-American and thus he has black hair and eyes in color. Emmanuel Acho’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. Emmanuel Acho also plays musical instruments a baritone and piano.
The table below has all the details of Emmanuel Acho’s Bio and Personal Information-
Bio & Personal Information | ||||||
Full Name | Emmanuel Chinedum Acho | |||||
Birth Date | 10 November 1990 | |||||
Birth Place | Dallas, Texas | |||||
Age | 34 years | |||||
Height | 6 feet 2 inches | |||||
Weight | 109 kg | |||||
Hair Color | Black | |||||
Eye Color | Black | |||||
Zodiac | Scorpio | |||||
Nationality | Nigerian-American |
Emmanuel Acho Family and Relationships
Emmanuel Acho was born in Dallas to an immigrant family from Nigeria. Emmanuel Acho’s parents Dr. Sonny Acho and Christie Acho are from Isuikwuato, Nigeria. He has three siblings one elder brother Sam Acho and two sisters named Chiamaka and Stephanie Acho. Sam Acho is also a former NFL player and now a sports analyst.
Acho is Christian and his whole family is involved in charity work mostly based in Nigeria. Emmanuel and his family are on medical missionary work and have treated more than 1800 patients annually including surgeries and other medical treatment.

Emmanuel relationship with Jesus has a very special bond which motivates him to spread the good work in the community. Speaking of relationships, Emmanuel Acho was in a relationship with Nigerian-American Actress and comedian Yvonne Orji. Emmanuel and Yvonne Orji made their relationship official in 2018. However, Yvonne ended a relationship with Emmanuel, and their relationship only lasted in 2019 not longer than a year.
Since then Emmanuel has been single and is not dating anybody.
The table below has all the details of Emmanuel Acho’s Family and his relationship.
Family Background And Relationships | |||||
Father | Dr. Sonny Acho ![]() | ||||
Mother | Christie Acho![]() | ||||
Siblings | Sam, Chiamaka, and Stephanie Acho | ||||
Relationship Status | Single | ||||
Ex-Girlfriend | Yvonne Orji![]() |
FAQs
What is the net worth of Emmanuel Acho in 2024?
FS1 sports analyst Emmanuel Acho’s net worth is approx $10 million in 2024.
What is the first book of Emmanuel Acho?
Emmanuel Acho’s first book is based on his digital series of the same name “Uncomfortable Conversation with Black Man”.
Who is the Fox Sports Analyst for the show SPEAK?
Emmanuel Acho is the lead TV host for the Fox Sports show SPEAK in 2024.
Who is Emmanuel Acho’s brother?
Sam Acho is the elder brother of Emmanuel Acho who is also a former NFL player and a current sports analyst.