8. Matt Ryan
Atlanta Falcons captain Matt Ryan is known for his reliable and amazing performance on the field. He became one of the highest-paid players in the NFL with his $150 million five-year deal extension that was signed in 2018. Ryan was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2008, and he spent his first 15 NFL seasons with the team before being moved to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. In 2016, he had a standout season as the MVP of the regular season and guided the Falcons to Super Bowl LI, a game they infamously lost despite holding a sizable lead over the New England Patriots early on.
