Matthew Stafford

Ranked number 10 in the highest paid athletes list, Matthew Stafford has been playing for the Detroit Lions as their quarterback since 2009. Earning $59.50 million in the past year from salary and endorsements, his stats can back this incredible number up. With his renewal deal with the Lions in 2017 set at $135 million for another 5 years, he also got the ‘highest-paid player in NFL history at the time.’