#30. Jim Kelly (Buffalo Bills) – $20M
Jim Kelly was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1983. Before that, he played with the Houston Gamblers and the New Jersey Generals until 1986.
Once he signed with the Bills, he helped take them to four Super Bowls. In 2002, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and now enjoys a net worth of $20 million.
#29. Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans) – $24M
Deshaun Watson had a very successful college career before being picked #12 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft. He had his ups and downs, but ultimately proved himself to be an amazing player.
In 2020, Watson signed a four-year extension worth $156 million with a $27 million bonus. Now, after only three years in the NFL, he has amassed a net worth of $24 million that is only going to keep growing.
#28. Terry Bradshaw (Pittsburgh Steelers) – $25M
Terry Bradshaw famously led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories in just six years. His illustrious career started in 1970 and ended with his retirement in 1983.
However, his involvement with the NFL did not end there. He went on to become an NFL analyst and also pursued an acting career, making appearances in TV commercials and in shows such as Modern Family and Everybody Loves Raymond. His net worth sits at $25 million.
#27. Jay Cutler (Chicago Bears) – $30M
Jay Cutler attended Vanderbilt University before being selected by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft. After three years playing with them, he was traded to the Chicago Bears.
Sadly, he did not live up to their expectations and was released by the team three years later even though he had been offered a seven-year contract extension. His net worth used to be $60 million but after his multi-million-dollar divorce from reality star Kristin Cavallari, his net worth was cut in half.
#26. Jared Goff (L.A. Rams) – $30M
Jared Goff had an extremely promising start of his career when he was picked #1 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft. That same year, he signed a four-year contract for $27.9 million, which made him the highest-paid player from his draft class.
In 2019, he signed another four-year contract, only this time it was for $134 million. Thanks to this and his clothing line, his net worth is at $30 million.
#25. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) – $30M
Patrick Mahomes was recently crowned NFL Super Bown Champion, and his impressive career only began three years ao. In 2017, he signed a four-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs for $16.2 million.
After an amazing season this year, he signed an extension for 10 years worth over $400 million. If he makes it to the end of his contract, he could end up making $503 million. His net worth at the moment hovers around $30 million.
#24. Andrew Luck (Indianapolis Colts) – $40M
Andrew Luck had a promising future in football and was expected to fill the shoes of Peyton Manning. He was dafted in 2012 and signed a $123 million extension of his contract with the Indianapolis Colts in 2016.
The football world was shocked, however, when he announced his retirement in 2019. After persistent injuries he decided it was time to quit. Although his career was cut short, he still has a net worth of around $40 million.
#23. Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) – $45M
Carson Wentz was selected #2 overall in the 016 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed a four-year contract for $26 million.
Even though he only played 13 games during the 2017 season due to an injury and underperformed, he was offered an extension worth $128 million. He is now worth $45 million.
#22. Drew Bledsoe (New England Patriots) – $48M
It is said that Drew Beldsoe paved the way for Tom Brady after suffering from an injury. He played in the NFL for 14 seasons before calling it quits, but he still has a huge fortune to live comfortably for the rest of his life.
Although he is not involved in football anymore, with a net worth of $48 million, does he even need to? He is living a quiet life with his wife Maura and their four children and they are all doing just fine.
#21. Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) – $50M
Dan Marino proves that you don't have to actually win a Super Bowl to be an amazing player. He spent 17 years in the NFL and is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in history.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020 and makes most of his money through endorsements and participating in various film and television projects. His net worth sits at around $50 million.
#20. Troy Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) – $50M
Troy Aikman was picked #1 overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He stayed with the team during the span of his entire twelve-year career.
He got three Vince Lombardi trophies and was a Pro Bowl selection six times. He now works as a Fox television commentator and has a net worth of $50 million.
#19. Carson Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) – $60M
Carson Palmer spent most of his time in the NFL playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. He also had a short stint with the Raiders and later played with the Arizona Cardinals. He was in the NFL for a total of 15 seasons.
Palmer was 12th all-time in both passing touchdowns and passing yards at the time of his retirement in 2018, with 294 and 46,247 respectively. His net worth hovers around $60 million.
#18. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) – $70M
Kirk Cousins was drafted by the Washington Football Team in 2012. While playing for them, he threw the 65th perfect game in NFL history.
He joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2018, where he is still a quarterback. As one of the highest-paid football players in the world, his net worth is $70 million.
#17. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) – $70M
Matt Ryan was the #3 pick overall of the 2008 NFL Draft and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons. He has been playing with them throughout his whole career.
Although Ryan is remembered for not being able to finish the job against the Patriots in the Super Bowl after being down 28-3 late in the third quarter, he is laughing his way to the bank where he keep his $70 million.
#16. Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys) – $70M
Tony Romo was the holder for the Dallas Cowboys before he became the starting quarterback in 2006. He enjoyed a successful career until his retirement in 2017.
He then became the lead color analyst for NFL broadcasts at CBS Sports and proved himself to be great at this job. With his ability to read and predict plays before they happen, he now has a net worth of $70 million.
#15. Cam Newton (New England Patriots) – $75M
Cam Newton began his professional career with the Carolina Panthers, where he played from 2011 to 2019. Due to numerous injuries, he was released by the team.
Newton is now playing for the New England Patriots and, despite struggling with his different injuries, is still doing well and collecting his generous paychecks. His net worth is estimated at $75 million.
#14. Joe Flacco (New York Jets) – $75M
You may be surprised to see Joe Flacco so far down this list, but the truth is that NFL contracts are always relative and the players' paychecks don't always match their performance.
In 2013, Flacco signed a six-year deal with the Raves for $120.6 million and is now the quarterback for the New York Jets. His net worth is a whopping $75 million.
#13. Fran Tarkenton (Minnesota Vikings) – $100M
Fran Tarkenton made history during his 18 seasons in the NFL. The Minnesota Viking amassed a total of 342 touchdowns and 47,003 yards, which ranked him 4th and 6th respectively in NFL history.
Tarkenton als worked as a commentator on Monday Night Football and founded Tarkenton Software, a computer-program generator company. He also owns stock in Apple and lots of real estate. His net worth is an impressive $100 million.
#12. Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) – $100M
Even though he has suffered several injuries over the years, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hasn't slowed down one bit.
He has won two Super Bowls and hopefully will win one more before he retires. After 17 seasons, he has amassed a net worth of $100 million.
#11. Joe Montana (San Francisco 49ers) – $100M
Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to nine playoff appearances and four Super Bowl championships during his 16 seasons in the NFL, so it comes as no surprise that he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
After retiring, Montana created his own wine under the Montagia label and thanks to it and other business ventures he has a net worth of $100 million.
#10. Brett Favre (Green Bay Packers) – $100M
Although he only won one Super Bowl, Brett Favre had arguably one of the most impressive NFL careers in history. He was invited to 11 Pro Bowls and was First Team All-Pro three times.
He played for a few teams and retired twice before retiring for good in 2011. His net worth sits at around $100 million.
#9. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) – $120M
After Brett Favre left the Green Bay Packers in 2007, Aaron Rodgers took his place and did not disappoint fans and has been a great player for the team since then.
Although he has certainly made a lot of money as a quarterback, he has also enlarged his fortune thanks to several endorsements and TV spots for brands such as Pizza Hut, giving him a net worth of $120 million.
#8. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) – $135M
It is worth noting that Russell Wilson has an impressive net worth of around $135 million after just nine seasons in the NFL. But, how did he do it?
Well, on top of his very sweet salary of $35 million a year, Wilson has made an estimated $90 million from different business ventures in the last couple of years.
#7. John Elway (Denver Broncos) – $145M
John Elway made an impact right at the start of his career when he was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in 1983. He threatened to become a baseball player and join the Yankees if they didn't trade him immediately - and they did.
He waas traded to the Denver Broncos and he played with them throughout his whole sixteen-year career. With the help of several business investments, he grew his net worth to $145 million.
#6. Eli Manning (New York Giants) – $150M
Eli Manning's abilities have always been a subject of controversy. He had really good years with the New York Giants, but he also had some awful ones too.
But the problems with his performance never stopped him from getting insanely rich, as his current net worth is an impressive $150 million.
#5. Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) – $160M
Arguably one of the best passers the NFL has ever seen, Drew Brees is still killing it at 41 years old as the New Orleans Saints quarterback.
He first spent two seasons as the starting quarterback for the Chargers before joining the Saints, where he has been playing ever since. His current net worth is around $160 million.
#4. Steve Young (San Francisco 49ers) – $200M
Longtime quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers Steve Young is one of the few NFL players who have successfully branched out of football to become businessmen.
Although he had to retire in 1999 after suffering several concussions, he maintained and enlarged his fortune over the years thanks to his business ventures and now his net worth hovers around $200 million.
#3. Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – $200M
We are still not used to seeing Tom Brady sporting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform after such a long and successful run with the Patriots, but he is still doing just fine.
Even after taking several pay cuts, Brady has amassed a massive fortune all by himself, with a net worth of $200 million. Also, take into consideration that his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen is insanely rich as well.
#2. Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts) – $250M
It is no secret that Peyton Manning is an incredible football player and has earned every single penny, but it is also true that he has made a lot of money outside of football as well.
Thanks to his personality and charm, Manning has endorsed several major brands and has appeared in numerous commercials, taking his net worth up to $250 million.
#1. Roger Staubach (Dallas Cowboys) – $600M
Roger Staubach has been equally successful on the field and off it. The Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback led his team to the Super Bowl five times and spent 11 seasons there until his retirement in 1979.
Staubach has since been involved in a myriad of business ventures including real estate and politics and has amassed a fortune of $600 million.