Top 10 NFL wealthiest stars revealed: Patrick Mahomes dominates while Travis Kelce’s Taylor Swift connection pays off big

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Patrick Mahomes is the highest-paid NFL player in 2025 when on-field salary and endorsements are combined. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback earns $50 million in salary and bonuses this season.

Off the field, Mahomes makes an estimated $30 million from deals, including investments in the Kansas City Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, and F1 team Alpine. That brings his total earnings to around $80 million. Other quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, and Tua Tagovailoa follow him in total earnings, according to a new analysis by Sportico.

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Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) – $80 million total ($50M salary/bonuses + $30M endorsements). Endorsements include State Farm, Adidas, and ownership stakes in Kansas City Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, and F1 team Alpine.
Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) – $73 million total, boosted by $15M in endorsements from New Era, Snickers, and Corona.
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) – $71 million total, with $11M from Nike, Verizon, and SoFi deals.
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) – Estimated $65+ million, fueled by his contract and sponsorships with Sleep Number and Beats.
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) – Estimated $60+ million, with steady endorsement growth from Bose and Adidas.
Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) – $49.25 million total ($17.25M salary + $32M endorsements). Podcast and Taylor Swift connection make him the NFL’s biggest off-field star.
Micah Parsons (Dallas Cowboys) – $48.7 million, leading all defensive players.
T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers) – $46 million, powered by his record defensive contract and deals with Panini and Gatorade.
Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) – $44.7 million, the highest among wide receivers.
Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) – $39.4 million, keeping pace with Chase in WR earnings.

Travis Kelce leads NFL endorsements with podcast and celebrity connection

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, earns the most from endorsements in 2025.

The 33-year-old brings in an estimated $32 million from deals.

His New Heights podcast with brother Jason Kelce is worth about $100 million over three years. Kelce’s connection with pop star Taylor Swift also boosts his profile and earnings. His $17.25 million on-field salary ranks lower among the top 20 NFL earners. Other non-quarterbacks in the list include Micah Parsons ($48.7 million), T.J. Watt ($46 million), Ja’Marr Chase ($44.7 million), and Justin Jefferson ($39.4 million).

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