Aaron Rodgers, net worth ~ $120 million

Aaron Rodgers is someone that a lot of Americans are very familiar with, being deemed the top quarterback of the NFL at present.  Rodgers plays with the Green Bay Packers, and it looks like the team is not ready to let go of their star quarterback, because they just inked a new 4-year contract with him, which is worth a whopping $134 million.

His contract extension also includes a $57.5 million signing bonus, and along with his endorsements from companies like State Farm, Bergstrom AutomotivePrevea Healthcare, IZOD, Sharpie, and Adidas, Forbes has reported Rodgers will have an estimated earning of $90 million.  This total for 2018 alone sets him up as one of the highest paid athletes in the world, and the highest paid player in the NFL.  With his net worth reported currently at $30 million, adding those numbers will make the QB’s net worth, a staggering $120 million.

Michael Jordan, net worth ~ $1 billion

Michael Jordan is a true NBA living legend and possibly the best basketball player who has ever lived. Even in retirement, he has shown no signs of slowing down.

He is currently a very successful entrepreneur and the owner of the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. He also dabbled in acting at the height of his fame. It’s no wonder, indeed, that he’s worth about $1 billion, making him the second richest African-American alive.

Mike Tyson – Net Worth ~ $3 Million

Back in his days as the baddest man on the planet, Mike Tyson raked in $30 million per fight, and according to Forbes Magazine, he made $400 million throughout his career. But between jail time and tax troubles, Tyson racked up a lot of debt.

To get back on his feet, he got back into boxing, but after a few devastating losses, he decided to retire. He then turned to showbusiness with a one-man show in Las Vegas and managed to pay his debts and build a $3 million net worth. On November 28, the former heavyweight champion is set to return to the boxing ring to fight Roy Jones Jr.