Michael Oher was featured in the award-winning film ‘The Blind Side’. His high school life and freshman year of college were the subject of Michael Lewis’s book, on which the film was based. He has quite the personality. He is popular; in fact, he is considered one of the biggest names in Super Bowl. The American football offensive tackle is now a free agent, but he has previously played with the Tennessee Titans, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Carolina Panthers.
His sports skills made him popular and earned him an incredible fortune. Oher is the proud owner of a BMW 7-Series, worth $81,000. Note that a luxury car like Oher’s has expensive insurance, too.
Matthew Stafford – Atlanta, Estimated $3.9 Million
If you’re keen on buying a piece of real estate formerly owned by one of your favorite NFL stars, check out the Atlanta Mansion of the Detroit Lions’ quarterback, Matthew Stafford. The lavish house has an expensive price tag of $3.9-million, boasting 8 bedrooms, 11 baths, a theater, and a huge pool with a wet bar.
Stafford has decided to sell this property, but this isn’t necessarily a sad story. The NFL star is not letting go of it to pay off a nagging debt, nor are there any signs of financial duress for the league’s highest paid athlete.
Lance Briggs – Arizona, Estimated $2.7 Million
Straight from Arizona College, Lance Briggs signed up to play for the Chicago Bears as a linebacker and then spent his whole 12-year career with the team. During his tenure in the NFL, Briggs presumably lived a life of luxury and affluence, which may be the reason behind his minimal regard for financial investments.
Consider yourself lucky if you snap a deal with Lance Briggs’ Arizona property. That is because the linebacker for the Chicago Bears is selling his lavish estate for less than what he should get. Listed at $2.4-million, Briggs’ mansion includes a gourmet kitchen, a wet bar, and a resort-like backyard.
Jeff Garcia – California – Estimated $5.8 Million
Another NFL player who joined several teams throughout his career is Jeff Garcia. From the Calgary Stampeders (1994-1998) to the Houston Texans, the retired quarterback made wise investments along the way. Thankfully, he was also able to straighten out his life and career after having had many run-ins with the law, living life in the fast lane.
One of his best investments is his Rancho Santa Fe estate, that has an impressive private tennis and basketball court. The estate is for sale, with a price of $5.8 million.
J.J. Watt – Texas, Estimated $800K
Do not be deceived by a description of J.J. Watt’s house in Texas as a cabin, for it is not the typical cabin that first comes to anyone’s mind. It refers to the $800k log cabin, a ‘no-frills’ location, despite the elevator and 4500 square feet of space. He says he likes to train there, because being out in the middle of nowhere with no distractions creates an optimal environment, that helps him focus on his goals.
Although it’s described as a minimalistic cabin, its value is only a tad lower than other NFL athletes’ mansions or prime condominiums. It must be the best cabin you’ll ever find, with the best amenities, and he's even planning on building a gym in the barn.