19 NFL Superstars That Went From Riches To Rags

13. Andre Rison

Andre Rison once boasted earnings of $20million in salaries and endorsements. Life was perfect until he lost his way. He had a knack for luxurious lifestyle. He spent his money extravagantly. He flung his wealth away on parties, mansions and cars etc. At one point in his career, he travelled with an entourage of 40 people with more than 10 cars.

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Rison was the boyfriend of late singer Lisa Lopes. To add insult to injury Lopes burnt down Rison’s $800,000 Atlanta mansion in 1994. In 2007, Rison was forced to declare bankruptcy. He was ordered to pay $323,000 after failing to pay for child support on two occasions. Rison applied for various coaching roles, he was turned down from many. In 2014, Rison took a coaching position in Skyline High School, where he led them to a 0-9 record.

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