Von Miller | $40 Million

Von Miller is an American football linebacker who plays for the Denver Broncos. The athlete is known to earn a yearly salary of $15 million from his team and has a net worth of approximately $40 million. Miller played college football and pursued a degree at Texas A & M University. He was a renowned player, even back then. In his sophomore year, Von Miller played the jack position, a hybrid of defensive end and linebacker that allowed him to make the most of his superior passing ability. During his senior season, Miller played a 3-4 outside linebacker position.

After university, he started playing professionally during the 2011 NFL Draft. The football linebacker has since been signed with the Denver Broncos and is known to be a two-time Pro Bowl selection. He even managed to receive awards as a rookie. Through his salary and endorsements, he managed to earn $35 million between 2017 and 2018, an amount which is almost as big as his net worth.