20 NFL Players Who Ended Up Totally Broke

Published on 01/29/2020
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Raghab Ismail

Ismail nicknamed “Rocket” decided on his career that was deemed historical when he chose the CFL over the NFL and signed a four-year partnership with the Toronto Argonauts for $18.2 million. While he made a hefty profit throughout his career, his decisions afterward weren’t the most well thought out. Some of the money he used for facial plastic surgery, also, he invested his money on business ventures that subsequently failed, which jumpstarted his financial failures. Today he mostly focuses on motivational speeches at churches and is a prominent Christian.

Raghab Ismail

Raghab Ismail

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Ryan Leaf

Right after Ryan Lead drafted, it was clear that something wasn’t right. He was a former party man and after three terrible seasons, he was let go. Ever since he retired he has suffered several legal problems and was even given a five-year sentence in prison after being charged with burglary, theft, and drugs.

Ryan Leaf

Ryan Leaf

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