Power 100 rank: 37
Rank last year: Unranked
Sport: NFL/San Diego Chargers—QB
Age: 29
Most recent notable achievement: 2011 Pro Bowl (3rd Selection)
Earnings: $26.3 million
Key sponsors: NA

Why he's on the list: One of the country's highest-paid football players, Philip Rivers two years ago signed a six-year contract extension worth $93 million, according to the AP. Rivers had more passing yards than any other quarterback and ranked second in the league last year. National sponsors have yet to catch on.