Warren Sapp once dominated the NFL trenches and built a $58 million fortune. But after blowing through his earnings, the Hall of Fame defensive tackle is rebuilding his life — this time on Deion Sanders’ coaching staff.
Beyond Bankruptcy
The defensive tackle, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and former Super Bowl champion, became one of the most feared players in football history after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995. He helped lead the Bucs to their first-ever Super Bowl title in 2003 before signing a $36.6 million deal with the Raiders the following year.
Despite his success and millions earned, Sapp filed for bankruptcy in 2012, citing $6.7 million in debts. Court records revealed extravagant spending, including 240 pairs of Air Jordans, a $2,250 watch, a lion skin rug, and high-end art. He even reported losing both his Super Bowl ring and his University of Miami national championship ring.
Fast-forward to 2025, and Sapp is back in football — this time mentoring young players as part of Deion Sanders’ staff at the University of Colorado. Sanders hired him as a senior analyst and pass rush coordinator last season, paying him an estimated $150,000 salary.
With Sanders aiming to build a powerhouse at Colorado — despite the departure of his sons and star Travis Hunter — Sapp remains one of three NFL Hall of Famers on staff, alongside Sanders and newly hired Marshall Faulk.
