Tom Brady – $180M – Benjamin Rein and Vivian Lake

One of the best quarterbacks to ever step foot in the world of professional football is star quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots. Why is he considered one of the greats? Well, aside from his many accomplishments and accolades, Brady has won five Super Bowls and is one of the only two players who has ever done it in NFL history! That’s why. And of course, we can’t forget to mention that he made a bride out of Brazilian supermodel, Gisele Bündchen! The dazzling duo’s two beautiful kids are Benjamin Rein (9) and Vivian Lake (6), whose birthdays are only 3 days apart!

Antonio Brown – $30M – Apollo

We shall begin our first NFL cutie kid countdown with the child of a Pittsburgh Steelers’ team member. The Steelers‘ wide receiver, Antonio Brown, welcomed his baby boy on August 1, 2017. He announced the name they gave him via Snapchat on the same day and the world was given their very first glimpse of the adorable Apollo Brown. Apollo is Brown’s third baby with partner Chelsie Kyriss, in addition to his two children from a past relationship. Good thing Brown is always active on social media, so we’re sure to be updated of Apollo’s delightful moments!

Russell Wilson – $45M – Sienna Princess

Apart from being an athlete, quarterback Russel Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks is also known as the husband of R&B singer, Ciara. The amazing-looking couple can’t help but regularly swoon on social media over their one-year-old daughter, Sienna Princess Wilson. Who can blame them?! After all, Sienna is probably one of the cutest babies around the NFL circuit with a gene inheritance from two gorgeous people! The announcement confirming the baby bump happened on the 31st birthday of the Goodies singer via Instagram. By April 28, 2017, their bundle of joy, Sienna, popped out of her mama healthy and happy.

Kirk Cousins – $50M – Cooper

Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings became the top-ranked player in terms of annual earnings when he agreed to an $84 million contract in 2018. But the NFL quarterback, Cousins, just had something to undermine that accomplishment—having his very first kid! Kirk’s wife, Julie Hampton, gave birth to their son, Cooper, in September 2017. Cooper has been a staple on his daddy’s arm whenever he visits practices and tournaments. Captain Kirk has been showing off little Cooper through his Instagram as well and we couldn’t help but sigh at the cute little angel’s photos.

Chris Harris – $38.68M – Aliyah

Aliyah isn’t even a year old yet, but she’s already gaining attention as one of the three daughters of NFL‘s Chris Harris Jr.! The Denver Broncos’ cornerback, who is married to his college sweetheart, Leah, has been playing for the Broncos since 2011 and was named Breakout Player of the Year in his first season. Aria and Aviana, Aliyah’s two older sisters, already have an inkling of their father’s fame as not every parent gets to be on TV like their celebrity dad, Chris. But Aliyah, who’s still an infant, is obviously completely oblivious to this.

Tre Flowers – $779K – Bailee

Since May 17, 2018, the Seattle Seahawks have their cornerback in the form of Tre Flowers whose playing ability was discovered while playing college football. The NFL newcomer, Tre, found love in his high school darling, Breshae Monroe, with whom he has a child named Bailee Giselle Flowers who was born in March 2017. Since starting his football career, Da-da, as Bailee sweetly calls the six-foot-three athlete, has found a source of inspiration in his little family who supports him even though they can’t be with him 24/7. Thank goodness for the miracles of video chat!

Chris Long – $6M – Waylon

Waylon must be one of the most loved kids of NFL fans anywhere! It’s easy to see why for the two-year-old son of Megan and Philadelphia Eagles’ durable defensive end, Chris Long, has already had a few of his charming moments captured on screen. One of those moments was when he hammed it up for the cameras as his Fox analyst grandpa, Howie, held him on his lap while doing an interview. The little charmer didn’t even have to do anything to win our hearts. But then, he flashed a huge smile and we were all giddy by the end of the clip!

Ryan Tannehill – $30M – Steel

As the quarterback for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, Ryan Tannehill is known for being a hulking force of nature. And so, it isn’t really surprising to find out that he had named his son, Steel. Ryan met the mother of his child, Lauren, in Panama City back in 2009 and they were married in January 2012. Four years after tying the knot, the two got pregnant with Steel, who came out as a healthy nine-pound, eight-ounce boy. Steel now has a newborn sister named Lauren who came into the world in 2018.

Taylor Lewan – $31.04M – Wynne

This NFL star has been in the game since 2009—that’s over a decade now! We’re talking about Taylor Lewan who currently plays as an offensive tackle for Nashville’s Tennessee Titans. Lewan is the father of Taylin Gallacher’s daughter, Wynne Rebel. Gallacher shared on Tennessean that when she was giving birth to Wynne, Taylor turned from being a big bear to a teddy bear in only a matter of seconds after seeing his baby girl. Taylor even shared that if changing diapers was a sport, he’d be a star at it!

Cole Beasley – $15.55M -Ace and Hunter

Did you know that an NFL wide receiver who plays for the Dallas Cowboys released a rap album in 2018? No need for a career coach, he just did it. That NFL star is none other than Cole Beasley who debuted in the music industry with his single titled 80 Stings in 2017 and an album called The Autobiography in 2018! Alright, there’s no need to thank us for sharing new music. But we bet that some of the first few people who were able to listen to the songs included in the album prior to its release were Cole’s sons, Ace and Hunter, who will always be their father’s biggest supporters!

Drew Brees – $100M – Bowen, Baylen, Callen, and Rylen

We don’t know why exactly, but football stars who marry their sweethearts from school make us feel that true love is still around despite what most bitter people say. The New Orleans Saints’ quarterback, Drew Brees, is one of those athletes. He is married to Brittany Dudchenko whom he met way back in college. They actually have four darling kids together. The three boys are named Baylen, Bowen, and Callen and the only girl is named Rylen Judith. When the boys found out their mom was having a baby in 2014, they all said they wanted a baby sister and they got their wish in Rylen!

Adrian Peterson – $40M – A’deja

Although Adrian Lewis Peterson was confronted with an NFL suspension in 2014 following a child abuse case for using a switch to discipline his then 4-year-old son, the father of five managed to quickly turn things around for himself and his kids. On the same year in November, the NFL superstar relished his time together with daughter A’deja as they posed for a quick snap; showing Adrian as his daughter’s super dad despite everything that had happened. Props to this champ for learning his own lesson for the benefit of his children’s well-being! Peterson is currently back on track as the running back for the Washington Redskins.

Ray Lewis – $45M – Rayshad

Here’s an NFL superstar’s kid, who’s already gearing up to join his father in the ranks of being a football legend—Rayshad Lewis! His father, Ray Lewis, who was an outstanding professional linebacker for his whole 17 years with the Baltimore Ravens, shared with the Orlando Sentinel that he sees himself in Rayshad. We couldn’t agree more, as the young player is already showing massive potential. After his first year in the Utah State football team, Rayshad transferred to the University of Maryland to play with the Maryland Terrapins. We hope nothing but the best for your budding career, Rayshad!

Dan Marino – $35M – Michael Joseph

Being the son of an NFL idol who is known as a great—if not the greatest—quarterback, Michael Joseph is almost as easily recognizable as his father, Dan Marino. Michael was actually diagnosed with a developmental disorder as a child. Because of this, his parents put up the Dan Marino Foundation in 1992. The charity dispersed $22M for treatment programs, services, and research aiding kids with neurodevelopment ailments. It’s heartwarming to know that autism did not define this young Marino, as he went to become an awesome disc jockey and an empowered autism activist.

Mike Ditka – $30 Million – Mark Ditka

Mark Ditka is a man who hails from a legendary family, but he’s gotten NFL fans’ eyebrows raised since he’s landed himself in deep water with charges for driving while under the influence of substances and drug possession. Mark Ditka happens to be the son of Mike Ditka, the former Chicago Bears coach. Mike Ditka became an icon when he led his team to victory in 1986, resulting in them taking home the Super Bowl victory trophy! In 2013, Mark Ditka pleaded guilty for his charges.  We doubt his famous dad was at all pleased with his son, even though he pleaded guilty instead of fighting the law!

Derek Carr – $20M – Dallas and Deker Luke

The Oakland Raiders’ sturdy quarterback, Derek Carr, is the father of two beautiful boys who he shares with his wife of 6 years, Heather Neel. The kids are named Dallas and Deker Luke. The first-born five-year-old Dallas actually has a medical history with intestinal complications that tied up his insides during his infancy. The condition called for three surgeries back in 2013 and we’re happy to report that little Dallas was able to fully recover from this operation. The young survivor enjoys his childhood with his younger brother, Deker, who is also their daddy’s #1 fan!

Rhett Ellison – $13.68M – Kaia

Rhett Ellison, the phenomenal fullback of the New York Giants, is one happy guy because of his own angel named Kaia. The little cherub, Kaia, was born on November 1, 2017—right smack in the middle of football season. Ellison’s gorgeous wife, Raina Hein, who is a fashion model and runner-up of America’s Next Top Model Season 14, is the mother of this beautiful baby girl. From time to time, Raina documents the trio’s family life through social media and through her blog, www.rainaellison.com. If you need a dose of adorable, you can always check these platforms to marvel at Kaia’s cuteness!

Brock Osweiler – $20M – Blake

Since his first child, Blake, was born in April 2017, Brock Osweiler had been non-stop at displaying extremely endearing photos of her on his own Instagram page. The Miami Dolphins’ newly recruited quarterback made sure that he was beside his wife, Erin, when the delivery happened just so he could be the first one to say hello to his baby girl once she came out into the world. Isn’t that sweet? Aside from that moment, we’re also glad he was there to snap Blake’s very first photo to share it with the rest of the world.

Cody Latimer – $6.21M – Jacolby

For most people, having kids can really turn things around for the better. Famous father, Cody Latimer, seems to be one of those people. The New York Giants’ wide receiver shared with the New York Post that his son, Jacolby, helped him change his course to become the professional player that we now know. Having his child made Cody center his life and view it from a changed perspective. That mindset seems to have paid off as Latimer has been given the opportunity to reunite with Tyke Tolbert, his previous wide receiver coach, in March 2018 as a newly signed member of the Giants.

Kurt Warner – $30M – Kade Eugene

Kade’s father, Kurt Warner, is the sole person that has ever been inaugurated into both the Arena Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This means that the football rookie Kade has some big shoes to fill with his recent entry into the football playing field. Although he has Kurt Warner’s DNA, Kade’s idol is, in fact, his dad’s previous teammate, Larry Fitzgerald. Kade admires the Arizona Cardinals’ receiver for how well he used his hands and body and his impeccable work ethic, as he disclosed to The Arizona Republic.

Patrick Peterson – $10M – Paityn Antonique

After assisting his wife, Antonique, through 12 grueling hours of labor with their daughter Paityn Antonique Peterson in November 2015, NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson didn’t go straight to his mattress to rest. Instead, he went straight to practice the following day with just barely two hours of slumber. The Arizona Cardinals cornerback shared with ESPN that he didn’t mind the lack of sleep because it was all worth it seeing both his wife and child healthy. Plus, the married couple had been trying to conceive for at least one year and six months before they were able to have the charming little Paityn. So, that really makes everything worth it!

Robert Griffin III – $13M – Gloria

Tagged as RG3 or RGIII, Robert Griffin III is the new team member of NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, after signing a one-year contract with them in 2018. Even though he spent his 2017 as a free agent prior to being signed, RG3 has had major blessings come his way during that off-season. First off, Griffin had an engagement with Estonian heptathlete Grete Sadeiko in May 2017. A mere two months after, in July 2017, the two welcomed their first child together named Gloria Griffin. Since Gloria was an off-season baby, Robert was able to happily experience doing dad stuff with his newborn!

Steve Smith – $10M – Baylee Smith

Steve Smith Sr. didn’t always have that senior part associated with his name. However, when Steve Jr. (nicknamed as Deuce) was born, the newly retired wide receiver just had to make use of it. The former Baltimore Raven is now focusing on spending more quality time with his sons, Peyton (19), Boston (11), and Steve Jr. (20), and daughter, Baylee (15). Smith revealed in a Charlotte Observer interview that before his retirement, he’s only been able to watch one of Baylee’s volleyball tournaments. It’s great that Smith is now trying to catch up as his only daughter is growing up fast and might even begin dating soon. *gasp*

Chad Johnson – $5M – Chad Jr.

As the son of a receiving legend in NFL history, Chad Johnson Jr. is beginning to prove that he did not fall too far at all from the tree. You’ll be surprised to find out that the high school lad has already committed to play alongside the college football team of Arizona State University for their 2020 recruiting class — taking on the same position that his father, former Monterrey Fundidores wide receiver Chad Johnson, was known for. Currently, the 6-foot-2 Chad Jr. is showing mad skills as Cathedral High School’s junior wide receiver. Way to go!

Derrick Thomas – $13M – Derrion

Derrion Thomas is the son of the deceased Derrick Thomas, who was quite possibly the best Kansas City Chiefs defensive end and linebacker in the team’s history. In February 2000, Derrick passed away due to the development of a blood clot in his legs that made its way into his lungs. Prior to his death, Derrick was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from his torso downwards. Derrion was only a 19-year-old high school senior when he stood with the bust honoring his late father as he was posthumously inaugurated into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

Ben Roethlisberger – $70M – Baylee & Benjamin Jr.

Even before football quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, had his own children—six-year-old son Benjamin Jr., four-year-old daughter Baylee, and two-year-old son Bodie—he already had an affinity towards kids. The Pittsburgh Steelers player is now at his 12^th year of running the annual Football ProCamp for hundreds of young kids; teaching them the fundamentals of football without full contact hitting. Honestly, what better way for Ben’s kids to learn teamwork than to enroll in their dad’s kiddie training program together with other children from all over the country! Ben is known for being the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl after leading the Steelers to victory in 2006 at the age of 23.

Bobby Wagner – $10.4M – Quinncey

It’s devastating to lose people we love especially at a young age. NFL linebacker Bobby Wagner of the Seattle Seahawks is no stranger to the feeling. Bobby lost his loving mother, Phenia Wagner, due to a heart attack that she suffered after Bobby’s first year at Utah State University in 2009. Although he felt pain during that time, the death was followed by a new life in the form of Wagner’s daughter, Quinncey, who was born shortly after the passing of his mom. These moments shaped Bobby into the man that he is now—a man who has won a Super Bowl and made two Pro Bowls.

A.J. Green – $18M – Easton Ace

If you were asked to choose between losing a day of practice over being the first person your newborn would be able to see upon coming out of mommy’s pregnant belly, which one would you choose? Okay, that’s a dumb question. Of course, you would pick the latter—just like what A.J. Green did! Heck, the Cincinnati Bengals receiver even proclaimed that he’d be willing to miss an NFL game over being there for his wife, Miranda, and their son. Thank goodness he didn’t have to! On September 21, 2016, the healthy baby boy came out and was graced with the name Easton Ace—Eazy for short!

Cam Newton – $45M – Chosen Sebastian

These NFL stars really have a knack for naming their children! Take Cam Newton, for instance. The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback named his firstborn child, Chosen Sebastian. In 2017’s Christmas Eve, which was also Chosen’s 2nd birthday, the Carolina Panthers posted a video of him dancing with his dad at the team’s quarters — sans Christmas ornaments. The delightful video garnered more than 2 million views on Instagram and Twitter. That’s a lot! We wouldn’t be surprised if those people clicked on the video because they were intrigued by his name and stayed for the charming pint-sized Chosen dancing!

Cameron Jordan – $50.98M – Caleb Tank

Defensive end Cameron Jordan is a huge, brawny guy who plays for the NFL‘s New Orleans Saints. Jordan has shown his talent with a mixture of his speed, tackling abilities, and positioning. But, Cameron is also one talented guy when it comes to being a father. In 2015, nine days after signing the extension of his contract with the Saints, this talent came about to be useful as Jordan welcomed his first child with his wife, Nikki—a boy they named Caleb Tank Jordan. Do you think diapers were the first thing that Jordan bought with the additional earnings that he acquired from that contract? Probably.

Larry Fitzgerald – $50M – Apollo

As much as the history of NFL’s Arizona Cardinals is concerned, one team member that must never be overlooked is Larry Fitzgerald. In 2008, the wide receiver aided the Cardinals to reach the National Football League Pro Bowl. Since then, he had cemented the team as one of the best in the league. That accomplishment and many others make Larry one of the highest-paid members of the team—meaning his paycheck is huge! Larry continues his stride up to this day as he has more fuel and inspiration coming from his son Apollo Fitzgerald, whose mother is Melissa Blakesley.

Matt Ryan – $70M – John Matthew & Marshall Thomas

The twins John Matthew and Marshall Thomas were born prematurely after their mom, Sarah, was placed on a hospital bed rest in January 2018 for complications with her pregnancy. Although Marshall spent five long weeks inside the neonatal ICU, he was able to go home healthily with his brother, John, a week right after. Their father, Atlanta Falcons‘ quarterback and team captain Matt Ryan, was with them every step of the way! Matt eagerly photographed the twins once they got home and posted it on Instagram with the hashtag “DadLife” used in his post.

LeSean McCoy – $14M – LeSean Jr.

NFL running back LeSean McCoy, who is the captain of the Buffalo Bills, has a lawsuit filed against him by his ex-girlfriend, Delicia Cordon. In September 2018, Stephanie Maisonet, the mother of his six-year-old kid LeSean McCoy Jr., filed an affidavit in that lawsuit. According to Stephanie, she had already filed a previous report to child services as her son often came back home with bruises which were always covered up by some unusual excuse by the poor boy. LeSean Jr. also cried every time he had to go be with his father. Although the allegations have not yet been proven, we stand that child abuse should never be condoned.

Matthew Stafford – $35M – Sawyer and Chandler

Sawyer and Chandler are the precious twins born to Kelly and Matt Stafford. They have been serving us nothing but cuteness, as they’ve become Instagram stars to many football fanatics and non-fanatics alike. Ever since the two were born on March 2017, their quarterback father, Matt, has also been making regular appearances on their mom’s Instagram account. The Detroit Lions player was even photographed sleeping on the linens right next to the twins once—aww! Now, it seems we’ll have more endearing photos to look forward to as the Stafford twins have just welcomed their new baby sister, Hope, last August 2018!

Nick Foles – $13M – Lily James Foles

Nick Foles is said to have raked in earnings amounting to $4 million for the season of 2017-2018 of the NFL. Here we see the NFL star with his little girl – his daughter, Lily, who was born in 2017. Lily is Nick Foles’ only child with Tori Moore, to whom he’s been married since 2014. Tori is Evan Moore’s younger sister, and her brother happens to be a former tight end, so her husband and her brother have a common interest! In fact, Foles and Moore were teammates for a brief period in 2012, when they played for the Eagles.