What NFL Player Has the Highest Net Worth?

We all know that NFL players are some of the highest-paid athletes in the world. But which player has the highest net worth? We did some research to find out.

Tom Brady

As of March 2021, Tom Brady’s net worth is estimated to be $250 million. This puts him at the top of the list of NFL players with the highest net worth. Brady is a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has played in the NFL for 20 years. He has won six Super Bowls and been named MVP four times.

Drew Brees

According to Spotrac, a website that tracks athlete contracts and salaries, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has the highest net worth of any NFL player at $250 million.

Brees, who is in his 18th season, has earned more than $250 million in salary alone during his career. He also has numerous endorsement deals with companies such as Nike, Verizon, Wrangler jeans and Pepsi, among others.

Though he is the highest-paid player in the NFL, Brees is not the only one with a nine-figure net worth. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is second on the list at $235 million.

Brady, like Brees, has earned a large portion of his fortune through salary and endorsements. He also has an equity stake in several businesses, including water brand Ravespiratory Rehydration System and fitness company Athlete Training + Health.

Other quarterbacks in the top 10 include Aaron Rodgers ($180 million), Russell Wilson ($135 million), Ben Roethlisberger ($130 million) and Eli Manning ($115 million).

Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning, who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts as the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, is the NFL player with the highest net worth, according to Forbes. As of June 2019, Manning’s net worth was estimated to be $250 million.

Manning played for the Colts for 14 seasons before he was released in 2012. He then signed a five-year, $96 million contract with the Denver Broncos. He helped lead the Broncos to a Super Bowl win in 2015. Manning retired from football in 2016.

Besides his NFL earnings, Manning has made millions more through endorsement deals with brands like Nike, Papa John’s, and Gatorade. He is also a part-owner of 21 Papa John’s locations in Colorado.

Eli Manning

Eli Manning, quarterback for the New York Giants, is the NFL player with the highest net worth, according to Forbes. As of June 2017, Manning’s net worth was an estimated $180 million.

Manning was the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft and signed a six-year, $45 million contract with the Giants. He won Super Bowl XLII in 2007 and Super Bowl XLVI in 2011. In 2009, he signed a eight-year, $106.9 million extension with the team. Manning has earned more than $400 million in his NFL career.

Off the field, Manning has endorsement deals with Nike, DIRECTV, EA Sports and Reebok. He is also a part owner of kidney care company Renovia and has invested in startups like FanDuel and live video streaming app Meerkat.