J.J. Watt – $34.5M

Boasting a net worth of $50 million, J. J. Watt is an American professional footballer considered to be one of the greatest defensive ends in history. Well, the three “NFL” Defensive Player of the Year Awards secured in 2012, 2014, and 2015 will support that statement.

The “University of Wisconsin” alumnus was drafted to the “NFL” by the “Houston Texans” in 2011. He remained with the team until 2020, and in 2021, went into contract with the “Arizona Cardinals” for two years. Seeing as he could earn up to $31 million in those two years, we’d say it’s a smart move. Watt’s earnings for 2021 netted at $34.5 million.