Matthew Stafford – $80 Million

Matthew Stafford is a quarterback with a substantial fortune earned through his accomplishments in football. He made a name for himself as the first overall draft pick of the Detroit Lions in 2009 after a successful college career at the University of Georgia.

Stafford set numerous records during his 12 seasons with the Lions, including becoming historically the fourth quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season. He signed a $78 million six-year contract with the team, and today he’s worth an estimated $80 million. Stafford was eventually traded to the Rams in 2021 and led them to win Super Bowl LVI, cementing his NFL legacy.