Even after hanging up the cleats, NFL stars can’t seem to escape the spotlight. Tom Brady , now FOX’s lead analyst on a $375 million deal, also owns a 5% minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders . And his reach in the football world only keeps growing. That influence may be rubbing off, as another former star is eyeing the same path.

Ryan Clark , the Super Bowl–winning safety turned ESPN analyst, recently admitted he wants a piece of team ownership. “I definitely want to do that. I want an opportunity to win and lose again,” Clark said. He noted how much he still craves the rush of competition after twice winning the AFC with Pittsburgh.

At 45, Clark is entrenched in a media career, but his interest highlights a broader trend of ex-players turning investors. Still, the practice o

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