NFL players make an average $1.9 million per year. While that’s an astronomical salary, it pales in comparison to the figures for other pro sports – NBA players average more than $5 million annually. Keeping in mind that an NFL pro’s career lifespan is only three to six years, that’s not much time to amass a lifetime of wealth, especially if you maintain a high-roller lifestyle. Still, some of the top-paid NFL stars are set for life, with lucrative endorsements and contracts to boot. Ten current players average $20 million per year or more, and numerous retired legends are worth millions as well. At these figures, it’s no surprise that they’re investing in incredible real estate. Read on for our list of current and former NFL players homes so lavish, you’ll have to scrape your jaw off the floor.
Robert Griffin III
Better known as RG3, Griffin was quarterback for the Washington Redskins for several years. In March of 2016, he signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns and shortly afterward put his Leesburg, Virginia home on the market. The 9,000-square foot house can be yours for just $2.75 million. With four bedrooms, four full baths, and two half-baths, this pretty, farmhouse-style abode is modest by superstar standards – at least on the outside. The downstairs boasts a theater room, bar, and wine cellar, serviced by an elevator. There’s also a library and three fireplaces, as well as a monstrous closet in the master suite. The three-acre lot, complete with heated pool, is located in a gated, golf-club community.
Richard Sherman
Sherman is a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks. In 2014, he purchased the home of Jamal Crawford, guard for the LA Clippers, for just over $2.3 million. Located just outside of Seattle in the Maple Valley community, the 9,500-square foot home features no shortage of luxury amenities. It sits on an immaculately landscaped five-acre lot with a mini-pool (don’t worry, there’s a bigger pool indoors). The home has two full kitchens and a spacious game room, and each bedroom has a private deck. That indoor pool we mentioned? It comes with its own palm trees and a projector screen.
Marshawn Lynch
Known to fans as “Beast Mode,” Lynch was a running back for the Buffalo Bills and the Seattle Seahawks. He retired from the latter in February of 2016. Lynch’s behemoth, modernist mansion, purchased for $3.3 million, sits on the San Francisco Bay and boasts its own 58-foot boat dock. In addition to an unparalleled waterfront view, the home features five bedrooms and five baths in 7,000 square feet, with plenty of huge windows to take in the scenery.
Brandon Marshall
Marshall, wide receiver for the New York Jets, put his Miami abode up for sale in July of 2015. He reportedly paid just over $4 million for the house, which is now listed at $4.5 million. The nearly 12,000- square foot estate has been equated with a private resort, and with good reason. Its outdoor living amenities include a kitchen, pavilion, and palm-tree studded pool area. Inside, there’s a bar with a massive, built-in fish tank, plus a master suite with leather walls.
Reggie Bush
Bush, a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, sold his home near Detroit for about $2.5 million. His more famous abode is a 4,800-square foot villa with a dramatic view of Los Angeles. Bush paid $4.7 million for the bachelor pad in 2007, but recently put it back on the market for $5.1 million. The home boasts a theater, library, and pool, plus an elevator connecting its three floors.
Tony Romo
Romo is quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, and his sprawling estate is classic Texas – everything is big. He purchased the land for $3 million, then had the house custom-built to the tune of $6 million. This American castle boasts an insane 32,000 square feet of living space. Outdoors, there’s the requisite pool, plus a spa and entertaining pavilion.
Tom Brady
New England Patriots quarterback Brady and his supermodel wife Gisele spent $20 million custom-building a 22,000-square foot villa in Brentwood, California, only to sell it to Dr. Dre for $40 million and move to the Boston area. His next-door neighbor? Robert Craft, owner of the Patriots. The new digs, on a 5-acre lot, feature five bedrooms and four baths. Luxury touches include a wine cellar, spa, and yoga studio.
Peyton Manning
Former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Manning bought an 11,000-square foot Georgian in Denver in 2012. The $4.6 million estate has seven bedrooms and nine baths. It also boasts a gourmet kitchen, heated floors, and a gun room. Even the dogs are living the high life: there’s a “dog room” with a heated kennel that accesses the outdoors. Perhaps its most interesting feature is the panic room.
Philip Rivers
San Diego Chargers quarterback Rivers has a classic, mission-style home in San Diego. The outdoor space is stunning, rose garden and all. The pool even has its own waterfall. The home is ideal for entertaining, with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen pavilion, plus indoor amenities like the fully-functional bar and media room. For those low-key evenings, there’s a wine cellar and library.
LaDainian Tomlinson
Former San Diego Chargers running back, better known as LT, finally sold his incredible, 13-acre San Diego-area estate. In addition to the 9,600-square foot mansion, the grounds include a drive-in themed movie theater, full-size basketball court, a putting green, and a pool so big, it has its own bridge. Tomlinson bought the house for about $3.5 million in 2004, spent $1.5 million on renovations and upgrades, and sold it for $3.5 million in 2014.
2 Point Highlight
Lynch’s behemoth, modernist mansion, purchased for $3.3 million, sits on the San Francisco Bay and boasts its own 58-foot boat dock.
Its outdoor living amenities include a kitchen, pavilion, and palm-tree studded pool area.
