NFL's 10 Most Marketable Players

The Ten Most marketable players in the NFL is an exclusive ranking done by Sports Business Daily.

The survey was distributed to corporate brand managers, marketing and brand executives, agencies and football media, who were asked to list, in order, the top five more marketable players in the NFL. Points were awarded on a five-point scale, with a player awarded five points for a first-place vote, four points for second place, etc.

Tied for 10th: Tony Romo, QB Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys QB is still hot despite still not leading his team deep into the NFL Playoffs.

Tied for 10th: LB Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens

The veteran linebacker remains one of the feared defenders in football and a strong spokesman. 

#9 LB Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers

With his long golden locks and great sense of humor, Matthews is gaining a larger following.

#8 Cam Newton, QB Carolina Panthers

After a rookie season that saw him land in the Pro Bowl, Newton's star is on the rise. 

#7: QB Eli Manning, New York Giants

The legend of the younger Manning just keeps getting bigger by the game. A Super Bowl win this week could push Eli even further up the list next year. 

#6: S Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers

Known for his wild out of control play and his ....well wild and out of control hair, Polamalu has become a fan favorite. 

#5: QB Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos

What a year for Tebow. He led his team to the AFC West title and a overtime win against the Steelers. That was just on the field. Off the field "Tebow-mania" swept the country. He is bigger than sports and has become a true media sensation well beyond sports.     

#4: QB Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

Brees is one of the leagues top QB's and has his easy going style has paid off as a spokesperson.

#3: QB Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts

He may not have played this year but he remains the NFL's top pitch man. 

#2: QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots

Football's "Golden Boy" remains Tom Terrific. Fans and sponsors love him.  

#1: QB Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers

There is no doubt that Rodgers has become one of the most marketable men in the NFL. He is the one that is getting most of ad agencies attention.