Chiefs’ Marquise Brown Took Advice From Retired NFL Players And Started Investing While In The League With His Own Private Equity Real Estate Firm

Marquise Brown doesn’t want to have any regrets when his NFL career comes to an end.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver has met with various retired NFL players, and it has served as a reminder of what he can do now to maximize his time in the league. Brown was drafted in 2019 by the Baltimore Ravens as a 25th pick in the first round, the NFL mentioned. He then played for the Arizona Cardinals and now is on the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster, signed to a one-year, $7 million contract, which includes a $3 million signing bonus and $6.5 million guaranteed, per Spotrac.

He intends on leveraging his contracts to create a better life for himself, family, and other players in the league considering life beyond the field.

“I got pulled aside by so many retired NFL legends talking to me about what they should have done differently, what they wish they did. With me being in the league, I don’t want to be a guy to do this when I’m done. I want to be a guy to do this now. Not just for my family, but to try to change a stigma in the NFL,” Brown told Bisnow. “I don’t want to see the storylines of guys going broke or bankrupt. I don’t care if you’re a starter or a bench player or coach, if you make it at the highest level you should be able to get something out of it. On the field, in the locker room, we’re brothers, no matter if I make more than you. If we all come together, we can create something bigger.”

Brown had already found success in residential real estate, which he was exposed to through his wife, per the outlet. Together, he recognized they could scale their impact and create wealth-building opportunities for athletes and high net-worth individuals.

“When I saw the benefits of real estate, I came to her and said, ‘Man, I have so many of my friends that are coming to me with their problems, and I want to help them,’” Brown said to Bisnow. “My wife Zoei’s mom, Jennifer, she’s a partner, and she and Jason Caraway grew up together. Jason’s company, Island Sky Investments, has a long history of acquiring resort real estate properties. We merged together with our vision of helping athletes build generational wealth. We created this partnership, and since then we’ve just been trying to get it out there and get it in front of as many players as possible. Real estate is starting to become really fun for me, and it’s exciting just sharing it with other guys.”