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Tom Brady once again leads NFL in player sales

Published: Apr 25, 2016 at 03:09 AM

All hail Tom Brady, the most quantifiably marketable player in the NFL.

According to the NFLPA's year-end sales list, which combines "overall sales of all licensed products from online and traditional retail outlets," the Patriots quarterback has reclaimed the top spot in all its commercial glory.

The latest numbers, which tracked sales between December 1, 2015-February 29, 2016 showed us a few interesting trends. Via our friends at NFLPA Inc., the most popular football players for kids toys and gear are Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Odell Beckham Jr., Luke Kuechly and Rob Gronkowski.

Peyton Manning still has the bestselling jersey through Nike, with Cam Newton and Von Miller coming in behind him.

And don't worry about Colin Kaepernick, he's doing just fine, too. The 49ers quarterback takes the title for "top seller for player-identified caps from New Era and Lids."

Without further ado, here is the complete list:

Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
1. Peyton Manning, QB, Denver Broncos
2. Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks
3. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers
4. Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys
5. Odell Beckham Jr., WR, New York Giants
6. Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers
7. Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots
8. J.J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans
9. Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys
10. Luke Kuechly, LB, Carolina Panthers
11. Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys
12. Colin Kaepernick, QB, San Francisco 49ers
13. Richard Sherman, DB, Seattle Seahawks
14. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seattle Seahawks
15. Marcus Mariota, QB, Tennessee Titans
16. Antonio Brown, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
17. Clay Matthews, LB, Green Bay Packers
18. Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts
19. Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
20. DeMarco Murray, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
21. Jimmy Graham, TE, Seattle Seahawks
22. Julian Edelman, WR, New England Patriots
23. Von Miller, LB, Denver Broncos
24. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Minnesota Vikings
25. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona Cardinals
26. Jordy Nelson, WR, Green Bay Packers
27. Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions
28. Derek Carr, QB, Oakland Raiders
29. Jameis Winston, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
30. Amari Cooper, WR, Oakland Raiders
31. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
32. Le'Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
33. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Miami Dolphins
34. Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants
35. A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
36. Demaryius Thomas, WR, Denver Broncos
37. Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears
38. Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers
39. Kam Chancellor, SS, Seattle Seahawks
40. Joe Haden, DB, Cleveland Browns
41. Khalil Mack, LB, Oakland Raiders
42. Jarryd Hayne, RB, San Francisco 49ers
43. Jamaal Charles, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
44. Darrelle Revis, DB, New York Jets
45. Philip Rivers, QB, San Diego Chargers
46. Sammy Watkins, WR, Buffalo Bills
47. Greg Olsen, TE, Carolina Panthers
48. LeSean McCoy, RB, Buffalo Bills
49. Earl Thomas, DB, Seattle Seahawks

Some final observations: Jarryd Hayne is holding on strong. Makes us think about a crossover 49ers/Parramatta Eels jersey and what that might look like. ... It seems like young jersey buyers are playing the long game and sticking with names that might be around for a while, which is encouraging (this coming from a man who almost bought a Lee Suggs jersey). ... Khalil Mack seems like the ultimate buy-low candidate here right?. ... Von Miller surged onto the list for the first time since the NFLPA began tracking the stuff.

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