Introduction
American professional football players are amongst the highest paid athletes in the world, and are a part of an exclusive elite group of sports professionals well known for their taste in high-end and luxury goods, with the bank accounts to splurge on what they want. So it is no surprise that footballers car are from a wide range of cars from all over the world, and usually cost top dollar. NFL players have a life most kids and adults dream of- millionaires in their 20’s with legions of dedicated fans, and a life of playing what they love. But the lifestyle also brings them into a club of wealthy, young adults who travel in the company of those with a taste for the finer things in life, which of course extends to cars!
History
Footballers car read like a list of cars kids (and adults) write on their fantasy or bucket lists. Any such list we must prominently feature shiny, exotic sports cars such as Reggie Bush’s Ferrari or Clinton Portis' Maserati, Emmitt Smith’s Lamborghini Murcielago, or the sparkling red Audi A8 owned by Tom Brady, Quarterback of this year’s Super Bowl runner-up team the New England Patriots. Footballers car have a surprising variability in their range. Luxury cars, decked with extra comforts and conveniences are also heavily featured in the list of usual footballers car. Thomas Jones, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs owns one of the most prized luxury cars ever made- a Rolls Royce Phantom. Orpheus Roye, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers, owns a Maybach, a favorite among not just footballers but rap stars, and corporate executives. Bentley, BMW, and even Aston-Martins are also popular with football players.
Features
Luxury need not be restricted to a sedan, and many footballers car tower above the rest: gas-guzzling power heavy SUVs, such as those made by Range Rover or Cadillac’s star SUV, the Escalade which has on its list of many VIP owners, Reggie Bush and Vernon Davis. But on the other end of the spectrum, many footballers like to indulge in more than just luxury or speed- some revel in the power pure that can only be offered by vintage American muscle cars such the Chevy Imapala, of which both Devin Hester and Rod Coleman are proud owners.
Tips and comments
The fun doesn’t end there for footballers car. Owning an expensive vehicle is just the first step. Customization is all the rage with NFL players. Pimping up their cars, custom colors, large, specially designed rims, customized interiors, and massive sound systems are just some of the many modifications that have become popular amongst the cars of footballers. Bob Sanders of the Indianapolis Colts owns a GMC Yukon that has been customized head-to-toe. What must also be remembered is that while football players own cars mentioned above, many have other, more practical and affordable cars too. Some indulge their eccentricities- Antonio Garay has a Hello Kitty convertible smart car! But let us also not forget that these footballers don’t just own one of the cars mentioned above, most have garages full of many of the gems mentioned.
