Jared Goff is an American NFL quarterback for the Detroit Lions, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and the No. 1 overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. Born October 14, 1994, he is 31 years old. He is married to model and actress Christen Harper, with whom he welcomed a daughter in 2025, and his net worth is estimated at around $100 million.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jared Thomas Goff |
| Date of Birth | October 14, 1994 |
| Age | 31 |
| Birthplace | Novato, California |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Current Team | Detroit Lions (2021–present) |
| Wife | Christen Harper (married June 2024) |
| College | California Golden Bears |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$100 million (estimate) |
| Contract | 4 yr / $212 million (through 2028 season) |
Early Life and College
Jared Thomas Goff was born on October 14, 1994, and raised in Novato, California, the son of former Major League Baseball player Jerry Goff and Nancy Goff. He has an older sister, Lauren. Goff grew up a San Francisco 49ers fan and wore jersey No. 16 as a tribute to Joe Montana.
He attended Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, California, where he set multiple school passing records and was named the 2013 Gatorade California Player of the Year. He then played college football for the California Golden Bears (2013–2015), earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2015 and setting Pac-12 Conference single-season records for passing yards and passing touchdowns.
NFL Career
Los Angeles Rams (2016–2020)
Goff was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft. After a difficult rookie season, he broke out in 2017, leading the Rams to their first playoff appearance since 2004 and earning the first of his Pro Bowl selections.
In 2018, Goff led Los Angeles to a 13–3 record and a trip to Super Bowl LIII, the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance since the 2001 season. The Rams fell to the New England Patriots 13–3. He earned Pro Bowl honors in both the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
Detroit Lions (2021–present)
Amid declining production and reported friction with Rams head coach Sean McVay, Goff was traded to the Detroit Lions in 2021 as part of the blockbuster Matthew Stafford deal. Initially viewed as a salary-dump throw-in, Goff instead revitalized his career in Detroit under head coach Dan Campbell.
By his third season, Goff led the Lions to their first playoff win since 1991 and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. He has since added Pro Bowl selections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, bringing his career total to five.
In May 2024, the Lions rewarded him with a four-year, $212 million contract extension — including roughly $170 million guaranteed — making him the highest-paid player in franchise history. In March 2026, the team restructured the deal: $40 million of Goff's 2026 base salary was converted into a signing bonus and a void year was added, cutting his 2026 cap hit from $69.6 million to $37.6 million and freeing $32 million in cap space (reported by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero). The move pushes his later cap hits to $62.6 million in 2027 and $69.6 million in 2028, and he remains under contract with the Lions through the 2028 season.
Recent Seasons: 2025 and 2026
Goff's individual production stayed elite even as Detroit's team fortunes dipped. In the 2025 season, he started all 17 games, throwing for 4,564 yards with 34 touchdowns and just 8 interceptions (68.0% completions, 105.5 passer rating) — ranking second in the NFL in both passing yards and touchdown passes, trailing only Matthew Stafford. It was his fourth straight 4,000-yard season in Detroit, and he became the first Lions player to throw 30 or more touchdown passes in three different seasons (2023–25). He also set franchise records for the most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (23) and for six straight games with 250-plus passing yards and a touchdown.
The team, however, slipped to 9–8 and missed the playoffs, finishing last in the NFC North after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left to become head coach of the rival Chicago Bears. Detroit entered the 2026 offseason over the salary cap, which triggered the March contract restructure.
Through the first four games of the 2026 season — Goff's 11th in the NFL — he has thrown for 1,214 yards with 9 touchdowns and zero interceptions (108.6 passer rating), though the Lions sit 2–2 as the defense has struggled: Detroit ranks 5th in scoring but 31st in points allowed.
Wife and Family
Goff is married to Christen Harper, a model and actress best known through Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. The couple met in 2019 through the celebrity dating app Raya, after Harper had decided to stay single following a breakup. Goff proposed during a beach vacation in Mexico in June 2022, and they married on June 22, 2024, in Ojai, California, in an outdoor ceremony planned with their dog in attendance.
Harper — born May 28, 1993, in Valencia, California — was a finalist and co-winner of the 2021 Sports Illustrated Swim Search, later named co-Rookie of the Year, and is represented by CAA. She has also appeared in Netflix's Quarterback docuseries and is a regular presence cheering Goff on from the stands, including at the ESPY Awards and NFL Honors.
In July 2025, the couple announced the birth of their first child, daughter Romy Isabelle Goff, confirming the news with black-and-white family photos on Instagram.
Net Worth
Goff's net worth is estimated at approximately $100 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. His documented NFL career earnings total roughly $241.6 million (per Spotrac), ranking among the highest all-time for quarterbacks. The bulk comes from three major contracts: his $27.9 million rookie deal, a four-year $134 million Rams extension, and the four-year $212 million Lions extension signed in 2024 (worth $53 million per year on average).
Off the field, he earns an estimated $2 million per year from endorsements with brands including Nike, BMW, Red Bull, Ford, and Abercrombie & Fitch, and he runs his own apparel line, JG16.
Playing Style and Career Highlights
Goff is a classic pocket passer built on timing, accuracy, and command of play-action concepts rather than mobility. His calling card is precision on short and intermediate throws: in 2024 he set NFL single-season records for games with a 75.0% completion rate (nine) and an 80.0% completion rate (six), and he was a finalist for the AP MVP Award. He is the only quarterback in NFL history with multiple games of 400-plus passing yards and a perfect passer rating.
Across his career, Goff has thrown for more than 40,000 passing yards with over 260 touchdowns, and his 2025 campaign gave him four straight 4,000-yard seasons in Detroit. He ranks second only to Matthew Stafford in Lions franchise history in passing yards and passing touchdowns — a fitting footnote, since the two quarterbacks were traded for each other in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jared Goff's contract worth?
In May 2024, Goff signed a four-year, $212 million extension with the Lions, including about $170 million in guaranteed money. In March 2026, Detroit restructured the deal, converting $40 million of his 2026 salary into a signing bonus to free $32 million in cap space. He is under contract through the 2028 season.
What is Jared Goff's jersey number?
Goff wears No. 16 for the Detroit Lions. He has worn the number since his school days, in tribute to San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana.
Who is Jared Goff's wife?
Christen Harper, a model and actress known for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. They married on June 22, 2024, in Ojai, California.
How old is Jared Goff?
Born October 14, 1994, he is 31 years old.
What is Jared Goff's net worth?
Estimated at around $100 million, with roughly $241.6 million in documented NFL career earnings.
Which teams has Jared Goff played for?
The Los Angeles Rams (2016–2020) and the Detroit Lions (2021–present).
Does Jared Goff have children?
Yes — a daughter, Romy Isabelle Goff, born in July 2025.