At the peak of their fame, NFL players didn’t just dominate the field—they took over store shelves, too. From fast food meals to sneakers and even bizarre gadgets, plenty of stars put their names on products you probably begged your parents to buy… and then promptly forgot existed.
Some were legitimately cool. Others were more like “what were they thinking?” Either way, these NFL stars once had signature products that now feel like weird little time capsules from football’s commercial glory days.
18. Brett Favre’s Jeans
If you watched any TV in the 2000s, you probably caught Brett Favre pitching rugged “man’s man” jeans. They were made for throwing touchdowns and grilling steaks, apparently.
17. Odell Beckham Jr.’s Headphones
OBJ teamed up with a tech company to release signature headphones that were all about flash. Just like his one-handed grabs, they were sleek, stylish, and loud in more ways than one.
16. Peyton Manning’s Chicken Parm Jingle
Okay, it wasn’t a “product” exactly, but that Nationwide jingle basically became his brand. You can’t tell us you didn’t hum “chicken parm you taste so good” for way too long.
15. Troy Aikman’s Wingstop Franchise
Before Wingstop was everywhere, Troy Aikman was trying to get it off the ground—literally. He became one of the chain’s first franchise owners, slapping his name on a product that smelled like victory (and buffalo sauce).
14. Rob Gronkowski’s Party Bus Rental
Gronk leaned all the way into his party persona by branding his own party bus. You could actually book it for events—presumably ones involving protein shakes and questionable decisions.
13. Dan Marino’s Isotoner Gloves
Long before quarterbacks were hawking energy drinks, Marino was all about cozy, functional gloves. They were basically the official sponsor of ’90s dads everywhere.
12. Marshawn Lynch’s Skittles
Lynch didn’t just eat Skittles—he turned them into a full-blown brand partnership. Limited edition packs and Beast Mode flavors were flying off the shelves like defenders trying to tackle him.
11. Randy Moss’ Straight Cash Homey T-Shirts
Capitalizing on one of the greatest soundbites of all time, Moss slapped it on a T-shirt and called it a day. Honestly, we kind of wish we still had one.
10. Tom Brady’s TB12 Sleepwear
Brady swore his TB12 pajamas would help you recover faster through “infrared tech.” If you ever paid $100 for performance-enhancing jammies, we’ve got some oceanfront property in Arizona to sell you.
9. Jerome Bettis’ The Bus Hot Sauce
The Bus didn’t just run over defenders—he ran a hot sauce empire for a minute. It came in Pittsburgh-themed bottles and promised to bring the heat like a goal-line carry.
8. Joe Namath’s Beautymist Pantyhose
Yes, this really happened. Broadway Joe shocked the world by appearing in pantyhose ads, claiming if they looked good on him, they’d look great on you.
7. Michael Strahan’s Suit Line
Strahan went from sack master to style master with a surprisingly affordable clothing line. Your dad may have worn one to a wedding and had no idea who designed it.
6. Deion Sanders’ Must Be the Money Album
Neon Deion tried to make it as a rapper and dropped a full album. It’s not just a product—it’s an experience, one you probably blocked out for good reason.
5. Reggie Bush’s Energy Strips
Bush once launched dissolvable caffeine strips meant to boost athletic performance. Basically, Listerine strips but with touchdowns.
4. Jim McMahon’s Sunglasses Line
McMahon always wore shades, so it was only natural he had his own line. They were marketed as tough, bold, and ready to tick off NFL execs.
3. Chad Johnson’s Ochocinco Cereal
Ochocinco turned his name into a breakfast cereal that was as extra as his touchdown celebrations. Proceeds went to charity, which helped balance out how weird the idea was.
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2. William “The Refrigerator” Perry’s Action Figure
The Fridge was so beloved that he got turned into an actual G.I. Joe figure. He came with a football-shaped mace, because the ‘80s were wild like that.
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1. Bo Jackson’s Bo Knows Everything
Bo didn’t just have one product—he had a movement. From shoes to video games to lunchboxes, “Bo Knows” was the original athlete branding blitz, and we were all in.
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