RUSSELL WILSON- $135 MILLION

Another athlete on the list is Russell Wilson. Wilson is an American Professional Football Player and Quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. His base salary for the NFL is jaw-dropping $35 million, which makes him the highest-paid NFL player per season.No no doubt why he was given this salary for his performance has been impressive ever since. He has been named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year, PFF Offensive Rookie of the Year, the 2012 Pro Bowl selection, and ranked #51 on the NFL Top 100 in 2013.

He starred in two Superbowls, winning in one, Super Bowl XLVIII. He is also one of the young millionaires during his time. With his huge success and high net worth, Wilson never forgets to give back. He makes regular visits to the Seattle Children’s Hospital. His other endeavors include real estate investments like the purchasing of his $6.7 million home in Bellevue, Washington.