Drew Brees

Most of the names before Drew Brees are retired players but he has made himself a superstar as an active player enough to find himself on this list of the richest NFL players in the world. By delivering the stellar individual performances that have made him a record holder in various NFL categories, Drew Brees, who plays for the New Orleans Saints, accumulated a net worth of $130 million.

Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the NFL's New Orleans Saints. After a prolific college football at his college, he was picked up by the San Diego Chargers. Brees was the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft.

• Net Worth: $130 million