Former Georgia, Texas A&M football players make Forbes list of world’s highest-paid celebrities
By Andrew Olson
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The SEC is represented in Forbes’ new list of “The World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities.”
Former Georgia QB Matthew Stafford carries the designation of the highest-paid former SEC athlete. He appears on the list at No. 36 overall, making $59.5 million as the quarterback of the Detroit Lions. Not a bad payday at age 30.
Stafford’s not the highest-ranking NFL player on the list, but many Georgia fans will recognize who’s ahead of him. Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan is No. 29 overall, making $67.3 million.
Two former Texas A&M players also make appearances on the list. At No. 96, Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill checks in, making $35.2 million. He edges fellow former Aggie Von Miller by $100,000 and one spot. The Denver Broncos linebacker is No. 97 overall, making $35.1 million. Both Tannehill and Miller are 29 years old.
The full list, which starts with boxer Floyd Mayweather at No. 1 making $285 million, can be viewed here.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
