5. Ben Roethlisberger – Football
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Known by his nickname of “Big Ben,” Ben Roethlisberger is now one of the highest-paid football players in the entire NFL. He is currently the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his 2015 salary is reportedly in the neighborhood of $46.4 million. Drafted by the Steelers in 2004, Roethlisberger is the first quarterback to throw six touchdowns in consecutive games, which is a feat that earns him that hefty salary.