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Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles up the field against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
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Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles up the field against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
The value of professional athletes, whether women or men, is increasing in every sports sector. Those aged 25 and under, in particular, have had tremendous success. One amongst them is Josh Allen of the NFL who has surpassed the other young stars on the docket in terms of pay.
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The sports business website, Sportico, reveals the top 100 best-paid athletes last week. From salaries, prize money, and endorsements, they collectively made $4.5 billion in 2021. However, a chosen number of athletes struck gold sooner. Twelve athletes under the age of 25 who have earned at least $30 million lived up to expectations.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who turns 26 on Saturday, is now at the top of the highest-paid under-25 list with $66.5 million. There’s also a guesstimated $4 million in sponsorship funds.
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In March, the Bills gave him a $42.4 million alternative bonus as part of a six-year, $258 million deal he signed in August 2021. Inside the top 100, Sportico ranked him 15th all in all.
Top-earning athletes age 25 and under, per Sportico:
1️⃣@JoshAllenQB: $66.5M
2️⃣@naomiosaka: $53.2M
3️⃣@KMbappe: $48.8M
4️⃣@Max33Verstappen: $43M
5️⃣@shonrp2: $41M
6️⃣@jakepaul: $37M
7️⃣@DevinBook: $35.5M
8️⃣@Trevorlawrencee: $32.8M
9️⃣@spidadmitchell: $32.5M
🔟@jaytatum0: $30.3 million— Mark J. Burns (@markjburns88) May 17, 2022
Apart from Josh Allen, the list also includes Naomi Osaka, Max Verstappen, Jake Paul, Kylian Mbappe, Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, and more.
Josh Allen summarized some fascinating statistics
When Josh Allen got drafted in Buffalo, the Bills Mafia was vocal about grabbing him over any other seasoned NFL quarterback. As of now, the fans’ dilemma has aged well. Allen has become one of the finest QBs in the league, having one of the brawniest teams in the division.
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In his 4-year career run so far, Allen has picked up a QBrec of 39-21-0. Out of 1999 attempts, he completes 1245 passes with a 62.3 pass completion percentage. He gained 14,114 yards by passing and has 103 pass touchdowns in 61 games. With such mesmerizing statistics, it contented the Bills Mafia to have Allen as one representative of Buffalo’s sporting teams.
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Allen competes at a near-perfect level against skilled defensive lines with solid defensive coaches. During the Buffalo Bills’ tight postseason jog, he miraculously elevated his team to the next level and transformed himself into bullion. Every time he comes on the line of work, he helps give the Bills a chance to fight back.
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