Gridiron Giants, Financial Fragility: NFL Superstars Who Went Broke

Vince Young

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The former University of Texas star had a brief yet lucrative stint in the NFL. As a former top-10 pick, Young surely made a pretty penny during his career as a professional quarterback. Unfortunately for Young, the vast majority of that wealth has disappeared. Less than 10 years after being drafted, Young reportedly filed for bankruptcy (claiming he was $10 million in debt). He also sadly suffered from a reported case where a financial advisor had swindled some of his money — using it inappropriately. The most shocking stat: Young filed for bankruptcy despite making more than $25 million as an NFL quarterback.