This why I often "worry" about guys not getting a degree before they go pro.
Athletes may boast eye-popping sports abilities, but when it comes to money, their inner klutzes come out. 78% of former NFL players are broke or financially stressed after retirement, and 60% of former NBA players go broke five years after retiring, according to Sports Illustrated.
Now having a degree doesn't mean that you still won't be broke later, but it might help for you to have something else to do after the career is over, to help bring in an income.