How Cam Jordan Spent His First $1M in the NFL | My First Million | GQ Sports

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan had a feeling he was going pro before his senior year of college. His days of stacking cash he made as a bouncer now look like nothing compared to his four-year, $7.73 million rookie contract. From $25K on jewelry to $215K on his New Orleans condo, find out how Cam Jordan spent his first million dollars in the NFL.
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[@miab1705]

This guys vibes are immaculate

[@zkiiffs9]

Definitely one of my favourite episodes.

[@chineduahanonu264]

He’s been the heart of our defense for 10 years ❤️

[@bigbanknewyork3655]

it's a BERKELEY thing plus his dad played at BROWN & is the classy TE Steve Jordan formerly of the Vikings.

[@juancarlosgil4584]

For real

[@jeremiahkjv1159]

One of the smartest ones I have seen. Signed his rookie deal in 2011. This is why he is still in the league and still prospering. He also seems super cool lol

[@OmegaSupreme1]

Didn’t hurt that his dad played in the NFL too

[@totalgrinder3586]

@@OmegaSupreme1 I was wondering how his parents lived in the same neighbourhood as a 500k house lol

[@ryanokanes4626]

Cuz he went to cal

[@SnakeyD8468]

Nah he was throwing away money for real lol

[@brianduffy1995]

He spent more on a Rolex than his children 🥸

[@5210football]

HE'LL EASILY BE A GREAT BROADCASTER

[@0rangek00laid8]

Modern John Madden??

[@marcusbarron2263]

This has to be the most entertaining “How I spent my 1st million” I ever seen. Dude is a vibe

[@salmanahjum-mathee9055]

No lies 🤣

[@Potsygvf]

Cam Jordan is such a likable do

[@jesse101morales]

I was “ lowkey balling” lmfao everyone has that moment at least one time

[@JT-fv6ih]

I call it hood rich

[@rhyswilliams4893]

​@@JT-fv6ih isn't hoodrich all about being overly flashy with crazy jems and stuff. This guy is like an old wealth kinda guy. Got lots but doesn't flash it all on fancy jewellery for every to know about it.

[@SamHubbard-qv2vb]

@@JT-fv6ihwtf is hood rich

[@isaiah1931]

I love how he brought up Kawhi Leonard with the Tahoe 😂 Love to see pro athletes living frugal

[@gilbertnicholas1582]

It's great to hear that it took around 8 years for him to spend a million most of these guys have been a pro for 5 minutes and have spent more than him

[@babbattaDAdentist]

13:00 "Yo I'm here for these Chevy prices." lol smart dude

[@cardough550]

😂😂😂😭😭😭 Cam had me rollin off that line

[@infowazz]

then he buys dumbass jewelry

[@agguidry1]

One of the better interviews. He's going to be forever rich. Multi talented.

[@mr.g6906]

Dude got the vibe check

[@Ka_Gg]

Cam was very good with his money. I mean he drug that first million out over several years, didn't ball out on vehicles or go crazy on crap like other guys. He coun Cracks me up how he was still being "cheap" wanting those Chevy prices. I don't watch football much anymore, but I like this guy's attitude. Dude said it took him closer to 8 years to spend the first million not counting the house. That house is probably double the value (if not more). Good for him.

[@Chutney1luv]

What an intelligent man! Still smart, with his money, after 4 kids! I loved how he said, "Get yourself a NO person! There will be plenty "Yes people in your life!" ⭐🏈⭐

[@craigbaldwin3883]

8:55 was funny af😭😭 “ how is this my night?”

[@sxlvester2318]

Cam a legend in Nola forever

[@Naseaann]

WHOO DAT!!! Let’s go Saints!!!📈

[@szn1580]

Go falcons!!!

[@alexanderthegreat5649]

@@szn1580 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! 25-3

[@xx_noname_xx1976]

@@szn1580 dirty birds🤢

[@jameslee4519]

One of the few guys in this feature that actually sounds smart. "with my rookie deal, my mindset was I might have to live off this for the rest of my life", exactly! The odds say that more likely than not, that will be the case for almost all NFL players. But most of them spend like they are guaranteed that same salary for the next 20 years

[@eastonbabb4274]

That was the best first million by far respect Cam so much more now

[@infowazz]

not really

[@Mr.MallyMall]

I'm happy I watched this. Cam is way more entertaining than I thought.

[@RobJr55]

I’m a Saints fan so it’s cool to see how he spent his first $1,000,000. Very humble and wise with it. Homie such a vibe for real💯🔥.

[@gregthomas3953]

Best way not to go broke and be financially comfortable: live below your means. Not saying that you should slum it, but keep it simple. That's all.

[@joegomez5807]

What a good role model. Yes he should be a broadcaster. Very smart with his money.

[@mxlglobal110]

He did it right. He worked hard at his craft , had fun AND saved $$

[@sincerelytyler09]

so energetic 😩

[@bolsbolbol368]

I've never heard of him until now. What a cool fella!

[@Wrightiii]

Gotta be the coolest interview thus far! 😂

[@citizenoftheyearCC]

This is the most fired up Ive ever seen an athlete talk on here...I love it!

[@Yamas258]

Lol so smart and modest while giving the friends close to him a chance

[@ryankassel5691]

Wow, this was surprisingly reasonable and responsible. Good for him!

[@rhyswilliams4893]

I don't think he even spent his first million yet haha.

[@ericframpton1382]

Gotta respect the fact that he's still riding around in a 2011 Tahoe. I know if I had his money I'd have blown atleast a million on cars.

[@Patriotsoftwash]

Dude is funny and extremely likable

[@wallsofduelist]

I am so happy for him, i am a saints fan i root for him.

[@SoundBiteLord]

This guy is definetly a better spender than me. First interview I felt that the player spent modestly and hated being a big baller, and enjoyed being a baller on a budget living frugally. I hope we can see this guy do NFL commentary. I see him similar to Shannon Sharpe. An interesting person to watch and talk to.

[@Chris-rg1yi]

One of the most humble people I’ve met

[@TheKadachi213dos]

Loved it! You rock Cam!

[@canyonaro]

Cam is a real one. Great video. If he wants to, he can definitely go on TV when he's done playing. Smooth but authentic.

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

This man has such a great personality....wow

[@Wirthless]

This dude is so funny

[@andrewakers2363]

Bruh he is so smart and so entertaining

[@rivesdoe6442]

He is very charismatic. He is also an amazing player and is quick asf for a DE.

[@Yamas258]

I wish that was my friend , would never had broken his 2 chance rule 😂

[@emilystry3718]

“i have a golf cart and i whip that thang” 😂😂

[@stim178]

This is so chill. Now i'm more of a fan.

[@Rydaworldl]

One of my favorite players dis dude sick 💪🏽

[@perrybookerjr819]

Need cam to give the bouncer story on big trussss levels !

[@classicjay1880]

Lol “now I have 4 kids 😂 I don’t want to talk about that

[@Only1Jon]

He saved alot of money

[@fabianalexander338]

He rocking that cam drip

[@margaretharmon7485]

I love Cam Jordan ❤. That's why I just ordered his jersey 👍

[@clips8185]

Humble and hilarious 🤣

[@progessiveknowledge4433]

The Longest journey to spend a million. Props 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tristanbeadle3269]

Can you do how ja morant spent his first million

[@johnathan4897]

I love this!

[@darrenadamson8161]

The guy is smart love him representing my team

[@903lew]

This is how to live. Yes, you live and you live well, but don’t risk your future.

[@Ka_Gg]

Cracks me up how he bought a cheaper car because the pot holes. hahaha

[@hyperbot7952]

Love Cam Jordan even more after watching this

[@jondoe5305]

I love living frugal but having savings. Some people just don't understand.

[@twainthomas6384]

Loving it

[@Maldinnii]

I LOVE CAM

[@heimbatman4516]

Great day to be a Golden Bear - easily the most affable of any of the Cal players I got to meet, super friendly with the fans. Great guy. GO BEARS!!

[@ghostface_grilla1155]

Legend!!!

[@uthamanj]

"My relationship with money, I live broke".........I like that 👍👍💯💯

[@joshuabolton3866]

He is incredibly smart

[@j.g2540]

He can't do simple math... 60 Months a 2k a month it's 120k not 220k

[@treehunter4006]

@@j.g2540 he legit says 120k dumbass

[@panafricanismstrikesback]

Now! Smart Man!

[@LiamDH3021]

Cam is a real one

[@TuAmorCheyenne]

My guy Cam!!!

[@adiosmiamigo]

He is definitely worth over $100 million at this point. What's unusual and impressive is how little of his money spent. Typically most players drafted as high as him will spend at least $1 million in the first year. It took him 6-7 years to spend that first million

[@craiganderson1943]

I am Happy knowing this Dude is on my team

[@daviddillard7135]

Toooo Fire

[@alchemistamineh3261]

Who Dat Nation ⚜👑🔥

[@5210football]

50K ON FOOD IS CRAZY

[@curiouslymavismade]

He was drafted two years after the saints won a ring. Only bad thing I could say about this guy.

[@cassie9147]

This was entertaining 😂

[@tgri4536]

Just bc if this video he is now one of my favorite nfl players

[@ibrahimadabo9417]

This is so interesting! For us regular people, anytime we're asked if we got offered a million dollars, what would we do, we would be like "I'll invest" broooo stop lying

[@rong5888]

Now thats gangsta

[@JeffreyThePilot]

Best advice anyone has ever given on GQS is this man! "Hire yourself a "NO" person....You will already have plenty of "YES" people" GOLD!

[@LouieOcean2]

He seems like a great guy

[@LelakheD]

I Like his stories, he appears to be a nice guy. he must go do TV when he's done playing

[@camarrispencer1406]

Can y'all do how kevin Durant spent his first million

[@Pleaseopenyoureyes]

1:50 💯💯💯💯

[@davidhilliard5981]

These athletes $1M video r awesome

[@cbraswell14]

That two strike rule is very smart.

[@OJGLOVE]

Yo he is never going broke.

[@abialo2010]

2011 Tahoe represent

[@mamiefortineaux5297]

Go little Cousin that’s Real Life

[@joel2k732]

Can you do more NBA player’s please

[@footballgeek16]

Luka doncic next

[@brycemcelhaney4052]

Didn't know he grew up in Arizona that's dope

[@nkyankson5324]

he is too funny

[@certified.k6]

I remember when he visited my school two times

[@doctorsuave]

Spent almost 60k on what amounts to hazing by people with 100 million dollar contracts as a rookie…..

[@kirmitchavez6252]

Cam! WHO DAT⚜️

[@968lia]

lol he's a whole vibe hahaha

[@nasirscott4226]

It should be mandatory for all NFL players to watch this video at least once per year

[@kivabolton4448]

That’s Was Foul How The Vets Did You 💪🏾💵😂

[@ramonf9514]

Smart dude had fun but didn’t go crazy 💯

[@DP-lx1jn]

Cam!! Great video. These fools out here spent that mil day one! Cam say yeah I copped a lil chain that was 5bands my 6th year in the league … where that put me 37,500.00? lol Genius

[@imbatmam4760]

Hope he stays a saint forever I don't see him in any other uniform