Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos walks through the crowd as the confetti flies after the Broncos win. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning had the , according to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Manning was also the top-seller in several states, including Colorado, Utah, South Dakota, Nebraska, Idaho and California. That’s right, The Sheriff was more popular in California than any player who was on the 49ers, Chargers or Raiders.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was first, followed by Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly.
Linebacker Von Miller finished 18th, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was 24th and Emmanuel Sanders was 31st.
Among rookies, linebacker Shane Ray was fourth, behind Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota.
