Running back Ricky Williams earned nearly $16 million in his five-year NFL career, however, according to a review of his financial records found in court documents and state and county records, he has a net worth of less than $230,000. This is widely considered one of the major reasons for him returning to the NFL. "Everyone knows I have three children, so I was looking at my future," said Williams. "Whether I wanted to go back to school or start a new job, I'd have that settlement chasing me, so I can't say that it didn't play into my decision."