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Danny McCray Net Worth – Update

What is Danny McCray’s net worth?

Danny McCray is a retired American football safety and a contestant on Survivor 41 who has a net worth of $3 million. He also played for the Chicago Bears.

He was born on March 10, 1988, in Houston, Texas, as Danny DeWayne McCray.

His father passed away in a car accident.

McCray attended Westfield High School.

After high school, Danny played college football at Louisiana State University.

Football Career

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He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2010 by Dallas Cowboys.

In 2012, Danny was named a team captain.

In his first three seasons, McCray finished in the top two in special teams tackles.

In March 2013, McCray was offered a one-year tender by Dallas Cowboys worth $1.3 million. He signed in April.

In 2014, McCray signed with the Chicago Bears. There, he reunited with special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis.

In 2015, he returned to Dallas Cowboys.

Survivor

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In 2020, Danny was cast on the 41st season of Survivor, a reality TV series that focuses on a group of contestants who are stranded in an isolated location and must compete against each other in order to win a cash prize.

The 41st season of the show has been filmed in picturesque Fiji.

“I was trying to find a way to satisfy this craving to compete,” Danny told Dallas Cowboys about his motivation to join Survivor.

McCray formed strong social connections with many of his several competitors.

He finished in sixth place on 41. Danny was unanimously voted out.

McCray lost 20 lbs. during his time on Survivor 41.

“Physically, it’s tough, and mentally it’s tough,” McCray told ESPN in October 2021. He added: “You’ve got to find a way to survive.”

The Challenge: USA

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In 2022, Danny was cast in The Challenge: USA, a spin-off of The Challenge, a reality television competition that pits teams of contestants against each other in a variety of physical and mental challenges.

In the debut season, the contestants on The Challenge: USA also included Javonny Vega, Xavier Prather, Kyland Young, David Alexander, Ben Driebergen, Derek Xiao, Melvin “Cinco” Holland Jr., Enzo Palumbo, Cashel Barnett, Leo Temory, and James Wallington.

It debuted on July 6, 2022, on CBS. McCray finished as the male winner of the season.

He received an invitation to participate in The Challenge: World Championship following his victory as The Challenge: USA’s male champion.

Wife

Danny McCray is married to Kiki McCray, a licensed psychotherapist who serves women and millennials. “I love you and couldn’t have asked for a better partner for life,” Danny wrote about his wife on Instagram in May 2023. He added: “You are an amazing mother, and I appreciate you more than you could ever know!

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Children

The couple has a girl named Zoe Ann McCray (b. September 2020).

Net Worth

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So, how much is Danny McCray worth?

McCray accrued most of his wealth from playing four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and one with the Chicago Bears. During his entire NFL career, McCray earned over $3.7 million.

He has appeared on the 2008 Allstate BCS National Championship Game, The NFL on CBS, and the NFL on FOX.

Since February 2019, Danny has worked as the camp manager at Dallas Cowboys. He also worked for several months as an Advisory Associate for Deloitte as well as an Account Manager Intern for the NFL.

In 2021, Danny was a contestant on Survivor, while in 2022, he participated in The Challenge: USA. A contestant in this type of reality television series can receive up to $100k. 

Danny earned $245K for his participation in The Challenge: USA.

Therefore, Danny McCray has an estimated net worth of $3 million.

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