NFL celebrities are some of the wealthiest athletes the world has to offer. They make several millions of dollars each year in contracted salaries, not to mention deals for endorsing various products and services. Take a look at the awe-inspiring cars and homes of the biggest names in football. They would more than likely be able to make their purchases with cash, and not need loans of any kind.
Russell Wilson & Ciara – Bellevue, Estimated $6.7 Million
Their mansion is ‘to die for.’ Seattle Seahawks‘ quarterback, Russell Wilson, shares with his wife, R&B singer Ciara, a beautiful mansion that sits on 10,700 square feet of space. It is where they’re staying with their daughter and two dogs. The $6.7-million waterfront estate is located in Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Bay, near Lake Washington.
Brett Favre & Deanna Favre – Mississippi, Estimated $16.75 Million
Brett Favre is retired from the NFL. But for many years, he was one of the best players in its history. His achievements were possible with his wife Deanna Favre by his side and his many talents. His earnings of $100 million enabled the couple to buy a 465-acre estate in Sumrall, Mississippi. The wildlife surrounding the house is significant – deer, hogs and snakes, among others.
Tony Romo & Candice Crawford – Dallas, Estimated $9 Million
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and his wife Candice Crawford have among their assets, a grand $9-million mansion. The 32,515-square-foot structure comes complete with an outdoor entertainment area and three fireplaces. Additionally, it has six bedrooms and four bathrooms, a spa for relaxation, and a swimming pool.
DeMarcus Ware & Taniqua Smith – Denver, Estimated $1.3 Million
Retired Denver Broncos linebacker and defensive end DeMarcus Ware, along with his then-wife Taniqua Smith, moved on from their Dallas mansion to a three-level townhouse. Located in the super exclusive Cherry Creek North neighborhood, it’s in walking distance to some of Denver’s finest shopping sites and restaurants. No financing was involved in the purchase of the $1.37 million brownstone. Ware paid cash for it.
Dez Bryant & Ilyne Nash – Texas, $4,720 Per Month
Dez Bryant served and became well-known as a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of NFL. He was first drafted to the team back in 2010 and was able to earn three Pro Bowl berths by 2014. Dez has two sons with partner Ilyne Nash and they all live together in a leased mansion in DeSoto. However, he was recently sued in court after damaging the rental home. He also did not abide by what was agreed in the contract. In addition to paying the damages that amounted to $60K, he also had to repaint, clean and replace flooring and carpeting, change doors, and do a lot of repair work.
Joe Haden & Sarah Mahmoodshahi – Lamborghini Aventador, Estimated $1.1 Million
Joe Haden, a cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, has a thing for beautiful women, which you can tell just looking at his bride, Sarah Mahmoodshahi. He also loves beautiful cars like his Lamborghinis. And who can blame him? His 2014 Lamborghini Aventador is a thing of beauty. The price of this mean baby is over one million dollars. Life’s good!
Brandon Marshall & Michi Nogami – Southwest Ranches, Estimated $4.5 Million
NFL’s Brandon Marshall is married to Michi Nogami. After owning this Florida mansion called Southwest Ranches for some time, the couple decided to sell it for $4.5 million and varied their portfolio by purchasing another home more upstate for about the same price. The house comes with an HD home theater, a master suite with “leather walls,” a game room, six bedrooms, and seven baths.
Larry Fitzgerald & Melissa Blakesley – Mercedes SL550, Estimated $100K
Larry Fitzgerald has been the wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals since 2004. Fitzgerald has provided options for himself, girlfriend Melissa Blakesley, and their son Apollo, to travel by motor vehicle. But his personal favorite is a silver Mercedes SL550, a sports car styled like an art-deco rocket and possessing custom wheels with painted details that match the car’s body. It cost more than $100K, so he probably had great credit.
Philip Rivers & Tiffany Rivers – San Diego, Estimated $3.5 Million
Los Angeles Bolts quarterback Philip Rivers owned a $3.5-million mansion north of San Diego in an exclusive area called Santaluz, with his wife Tiffany Rivers. The estate boasts a built-in BBQ, swimming pool with a waterfall and spa, plus a courtyard with a fountain, and an outdoor fireplace. The house includes six bedrooms and bathrooms, a media room, full bar, wine cellar, and a library.
Reggie Bush & Lilit Arvagyan -Lamborghini Aventador, Estimated $450K
Lilit Arvagyan’s husband, running back Reggie Bush, is a free agent. He used to play for for the New Orleans Saints, the Miami Dolphins, and the Buffalo Bills. Irrespective of his career changes though, his love for cars has been constant. In fact, he spent part of his earnings at one point to own five vehicles with a worth totaling $3.5 million. This included a 2011 Lamborghini Aventador worth $450K.
Jim Brown & Monique Brown – Los Angeles, Undisclosed Sum
The 82-year-old former NFL star and actor, Jim Brown, has earned enough money to be able to afford to retire in a stunning mansion in LA. The price Jim paid for this massive property back in 2006 is not disclosed but we bet it was a multi-million one. Brown, one of the greatest football players of all time, lives here with his wife Monique Brown. It’s a 3,720-square foot house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Troy Polamalu & Theodora Holmes – La Jolla, Estimated $2.5 Million
Troy Polamalu and his wife Theodora Holmes, apart from fancy clothes, owned a La Jolla, California property built on 1.75 acres. Purchased for $4.75 million, the contemporary residence features an updated chef’s kitchen, two family rooms, six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a four-car garage, a swimming pool, and Jacuzzi. He eventually sold the house for $2.5 million.
Darren McFadden & Tita McFadden – Buick Centurion, Estimated $100K
Darren McFadden’s taste in cars is very eclectic and certainly quite colorful. He has more than six vehicles, which include a Cadillac Escalade, Bentley Continental GT in silver, and a pimped-out 1973 Buick Centurion with oversized wheels. That car cost about $30K but McFadden spent a lot of money on the Buick to give it a metallic purple color, with neon green leather seats, and 32-inch wheels.
Devin Hester & Zingha Walcott Hester – Chevrolet Impala, Estimated $250K
Free agent Devin Hester cannot get enough of customized pimped-out cars. He did it first with a yellow Chevy Caprice, giving its wheels 26″ chrome rims and then he threw in a Louis Vuitton print warp, both outside and inside. Now, the former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver has done it to his $250K 1972 Chevrolet Impala painted in bright red.
Carson Palmer & Shaelyn Palmer – Del Mar, Estimated $25 Million
Retired Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer and his wife Shaelyn Palmer built an 8,000-square-foot mansion on a half acre of land in Del Mar. They bought the property for $4.4 million, then spent $20 million on designing and building the house. The master suite takes up the whole 3rd floor and has an indoor-outdoor shower, private deck, and a soaking tub.
Delanie Walker & Racine Lewin – Buick Skylark Coupé, Estimated $50K
Delanie Walker is a tight end to the Tennessee Titans and a former San Francisco 49er. He’s accustomed to hard work, so it was no big deal to apply this to shopping for a 1970 Buick Skylark Coupé in excellent condition, for those moments when he is cruising with girlfriend Racine Lewin. The muscle car is considered a huge prize for collectors of vintage cars, and all-American rides such as these.
Robert Griffin III & Rebecca Liddicoat – Aldie, Estimated $2.69 Million
Robert Griffin III, popularly known as RG3, just signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Raven. He and then-wife Rebecca Liddicoat used to call a $2.5-million property in Aldie, Virginia home. The mansion covers 9,000 square feet and has five bedrooms with four baths, a wine cellar and a Jacuzzi. It was recently put up for sale for $2.69 million.
Vernon Davis & Janel Horne – Bentley Continental GT Convertible, Estimated $200K
Vernon Davis, Washington Redskins tight end, with former fiancée Janel Horne, owned a $200K Bentley Continental GT Convertible. In this vehicle, they and their three children traveled in fine style. The Bentley is a convertible coupe that comes equipped with a twin-turbocharged W12 engine. It goes from 0-60 in just 4.5-seconds.
Andrew Luck & Nicole Pechanec – Honda Accord, Estimated $25K
Even though he signed a $140-million contract with the Colts, quarterback Andrew Luck remained simple in regard to his car purchase choice. And actually, prior to becoming a wealthy celeb athlete, it is said he shared a 2008 Honda accord with his sister, Mary Ellen. Interestingly, while he was still a student at Stanford University, he would get around campus on a mountain bike.
Aaron Rodgers & Danica Patrick – California, Estimated $8 Million
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers’ quarterback, owns more than one house. One is this totally beautiful $8-million villa in Del Mar. And he probably gets to enjoy this luxury with another beauty, his girlfriend, Danica Patrick. The estate has a full spa with sauna, beauty salon, home cinema, six bedrooms with four bathrooms and a swimming pool.
J.J. Watt & Kealia Ohai – Texas, Estimated $800K
Defense end J.J. Watt said his cabin is “minimalistic,” but looking at the photos, we might have a different description for it. Maybe his girlfriend Kealia Ohai would agree with him. But we wouldn’t use such a description for this 4,500-square-foot vacation house on 35 acres of land. It has an elevator, and cost $800K.
Brett Favre & Deanna Tynes Favre – Ford F-150, Estimated $29.1K
Green Bay Packers fans may remember this Ford F-150 truck that Brett Favre and his spouse, Deanna Tynes Favre used to own. He’d drive it to practice in 2007. The vehicle has changed its price over the years and has seen two other owners since Brett sold it. At one point, it was on the market with an initial asking price of $29.1K.
Marcus Mariota & Kiyomi Cook – Nashville’s Gulch, Estimated $1.05 Million
Tennessee Titans’ Marcus Mariota and his lovely girlfriend, Kiyomi Cook, became residents of Nashville’s Gulch back in 2014. The couple bought a beautiful penthouse featuring three bedrooms and a stunning view for an estimated price of $1.05 million. The two-and-a-half bathroom property in this prestigious area is the perfect place for the couple to settle down in. The 25-year-old Hawaii-born quarterback has been dating Cook for a while now. However, we don’t know much about the gorgeous Cook who keeps her social media accounts private. She accompanies her boyfriend at important public events, though.
Marshawn Lynch & Charmaine Glock – Richmond, Estimated $3.6 Million
Marshawn Lynch of the Oakland Raiders is the incredibly happy owner of a waterfront property in Richmond, California. The house is done in a contemporary style and features additional luxury amenities like a wine cellar, elevator, and theater room. The running back and his girlfriend, Charmaine Glock live in the 7,000-square-foot home which comes with five bedrooms and six baths.
Drew Brees & Brittany Brees – Bugatti Veyron, Estimated $2.2 Million
New Orleans Saints‘ quarterback, Drew Brees, enjoys the thrill of driving a powerful fast car, and not at all too much. We don’t know how much his wife Brittany Brees enjoys driving them, but when shuttling around their four kids, she might go for something a little tamer, and definitely with more space, and cheaper car insurance. Drew has five luxury cars, worth a total of $4.2 million. Half of that amount was for the Bugatti Veyron.
Brian Urlacher & Jennipher Frost – Illinois, Estimated $2.7 Million
Brian Urlacher had had a fruitful career with the Chicago Bears. With the fortune he had earned over the years, he was able to reward himself by purchasing some lavish homes. He once lived in a seven-bedroom house in Mettawa which came with a natural pond, bee houses, a basketball court, and a two-level playhouse. The house is listed today with an asking price of $2.7 million.
Jared Goff – Oak Park, Estimated $1.8 Million
Jared Goff is a young NFL star who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Rams. Despite only starting his NFL career back in 2016, Goff has been part of the Pro Bowl twice already. With the millions Goff earned from joining the Rams, it is not a surprise that Goff gets to live in luxury houses. Goff once owned a property in Oak Park which was such a good bachelor pad. Goff seems like he’s ready for a nicer house because he’s selling his house in Oak Park for $1.8 million. Goff is currently single so he doesn’t really need to get a huge mansion (yet).
Mike Ditka & Diana Ditka – Florida, Estimated $3 Million
When it comes to NFL legends, Mike Ditka is right up there. Being a part of Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the College Football Ditka enjoyed a career full of achievements, having won an NFL Championship and three Super Bowls, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and the Dallas Cowboys. Even now, after many years of being retired, Ditka has a $30-million net worth, with which he purchased a comfy house in Florida worth $3 million. He lives a quiet life there with his wife. Sadly, in November 2018, he suffered a heart attack, but reports claim that he’s now recovering.
Sam Bradford & Emma Lavy – Aston Martin V12 Zagato, Estimated $515K
Quarterback Sam Bradford is best known for his time with the St. Louis Rams and Philadelphia Eagles. He has been married to golfer Emma Lavy since 2016 and when he wants to take his wife on a joyride, he has a number of different high-end cars to choose from. One of his most eye-catching rides is this Aston Martin V12 Zagato. The vehicle is not cheap because it is estimated to be worth more than half a million!
Charles Woodson & April Dixon Woodson – Orlando, Estimated $3.675 Million
Charles Woodson had a very long career with the Oakland Raiders but he was able to win Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers. In 2011, Woodson bought a mansion in Florida from co-NFL star Brian Dawkins. Woodson was actually able to save money because, from the house’s original price of $4.6 million, he purchased the mansion for only $3.675 million.
Matt Forte& Danielle Daniels – Chicago, Estimated $4.1 Million
Matt Forte and his spouse Danielle Daniels own a massive $4.1-million house in River North downtown Chicago. Matt was formerly the New York Jets’ running back. The home covers 9,000 square feet, featuring a home theater that can accommodate 20 persons, a garage for three cars, and an outdoor deck. There are five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and an elevator to span its four floors.
Rob Gronkowski – Boston, Estimated $2.2 Million
This 29-year-old NFL star settled for a lovely 2-bedroom home in Boston which he purchased for an estimated price of $2.2 million. The New England Patriots player previously owned a pad in Tampa Bay which he sold in order to relocate to Boston where he did some home shopping.
Joe Montana – San Francisco’s Marina District, Estimated $2.275 Million
Joe Montana is undoubtedly an NFL legend, but even the legends face a loss at some point. In this case, we’re talking about him selling his California estate for $35 million while it was reportedly worth much more. Nevertheless, Montana now owns a much more modest place he calls home and it is an apartment he bought for $2.275 million.
James Harrison – Smart ForTwo, Estimated 14K
The NFL linebacker James Harrison is known for having a very expensive wellness routine which knocks about $300K a year out of his wallet. It doesn’t sound as much considering the fact that his annual salary is about $3 million. But while he does spend a lot in order to remain fit and ready, he doesn’t seem to be into very expensive cars. Harrison’s SmartForTwo reportedly costs about $14K.
Eric Reid & Jaid Reid – Hayward, Estimated $1.81 Million
The American football star, Eric Reid, and his wife Jaid Reid recently sold their beautiful Hayward home for $1.81 million. The real estate property was originally listed for $2.150 million in June 2018 but the couple obviously didn’t end up making a profit after selling it in October 2018. Reid purchased the house back in 2013 for $1.25 million so he wasn’t exactly at the losing end either. The house features a spa, a swimming pool, and an outdoor dining area as well as a sports court and a 3-car garage.
Ndamukong Suh & Katya Leick – Mercedes S-Class AMG, Estimated $164K
Ndamukong Suh gained popularity after being drafted by the Detroit Lions for their second overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. As Suh became a huge name in the NFL, he also became the highest paid defensive player in NFL history with his whopping, $144.3 million, six-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. Ndamukong purchased a luxury car, a Mercedes S-Class AMG with his wife for around $164K which he used when he was traveling from London to Paris, Barcelona and many more. Sadly, Miami Dolphins released Suh and eventually signed with the Los Angeles Rams with a $14 million contract.
Jim Harbaugh & Sarah Feuerborn Harbaugh – Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Estimated $57K
Jim Harbaugh became popular with his fruitful career as a quarterback in the NFL where he played for a lot of teams including Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers. With his love and passion for cars, Jim alongside his wife Sarah purchased a $57K Chevloret Corvette Stingray. With their combined net worth they invested on the car with ease and they certainly did not regret it. When Jim retired from the league, he became a coach and in 2018 his team started the season ranked 14 in the AP poll.
Jared Lorenzen – Keeps his Private Life Private
Jared Lorenzen started out his career as a college player in Kentucky and was eventually drafted by the New York Giants in 2004. With his sheer talent and skills, Jared earned himself a Super Bowl ring with the Giants at the Super Bowl XLII as their backup quarterback when Eli Manning was not around. After his retirement from football, Jared gained a lot of pounds and has launched The Jared Lorenzen Project where he shared how he fought obesity after hitting the scales over 500 pounds. He then easily lost 100 pounds with his dedication and his story was documented by ESPN.
Khalil Mack & Angela Simmons – Glencoe, Estimated $3.75 Million
For about three years, people saw outside linebacker Khalil Mack play for the Oakland Raiders. In 2018, he started playing for the Chicago Bears. Mack has been part of the Pro Bowl four times already. With his substantial earnings, he was able to buy himself a beautiful property in Glencoe, Illinois which is reportedly worth around $3.75 million. The mansion has a total of six bedrooms and comes with amenities like a yoga studio, a wine cellar, and a sports court. Mack and his rumored girlfriend, Angela Simmons, probably spend a lot of time staying in since his mansion is so cozy.
Julio Jones – Georgia, Estimated $1.25 Million
Julio Jones is an NFL star who has been playing for the Atlanta Falcons since 2011. Jones’ star is still on the rise as he’s been selected into the Pro Bowl six times already. Back in 2013, Jones reaped the rewards of his hard work by buying himself a cool mansion in Georgia. The mansion is said to have cost him around $1.25 million. It has seven bedrooms, an exercise room, entertainment rooms, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a two-bedroom guest house. His mansion is in a good area because it’s near the facilities of the Falcons.
Aaron Donald & Jaelynn Blakey – Karma Revero, Estimated $140K
Aaron Donald is known for playing for the Los Angeles Rams as their defensive tackle. Back in 2014, Donald received the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and has already been part of five Pro Bowls as of today. Donald earns so much money through his sports career so it is not a surprise that he spoils himself with lavish automobiles. Donald reportedly owns a Karma Revero which is estimated to be worth at least $130K. This plug-in hybrid luxury sports sedan is definitely futuristic and some say that it is a more high-end alternative to Tesla.