Clinton Portis owes nearly $5 million, counts mother as creditor

Former Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis made about $43 million during his nine-season NFL career.

But a federal bankruptcy filing this week showed Portis owes nearly $5 million to creditors --- including $500,000 to his own mother.

Portis' mother, Rhonnel Hearn, is tied for second as the biggest creditor in Portis' bankruptcy case, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY Sports. Entertainment Tonight correspondent and former sideline reporter Nischelle Turner is also owed $500,000.

A mortgage company ($1,023,020) is Portis' biggest creditor and the debt is listed as a "mortgage deficiency."

Portis, 34, also owes the IRS $390,000, an amount he is disputing. Rounding out the top-5 creditors is the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, which has won judgment of $287,178 against Portis.

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Portis also owes four different women for domestic support obligations totaling $412,000.

The filing – like many others filed by former elite athletes – reads as sad tale of extravagant living that couldn't be curtailed once the big game checks stopped. Portis' last NFL game was with the Redskins in November 2010.

There are three claims related to BMW, Audi and Dodge automobiles Portis purchased, which total about $175,000. He has a current monthly income of $7,500 and average monthly expenses of $12,800.

Portis lists only $150 in his checking account.

According to the filing, Portis lists $13.29 million in assets, but $10 million of that should have an asterisk. He lists claims against Pro Sports Financial ($8 million) — an outfit he sued in federal court over a failed casino venture – and a $2 million claim against Jade Private Wealth Management.

Jade Private Wealth Management, the now-defunct Virginia-based firm, was led by Jinesh "Hodge" Brahmbhatt. Brahmbhatt was banned by the NFLPA from serving as an approved financial advisor to players after Portis and pro athletes lost millions in what the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) called a "Ponzi Scheme."

A status hearing in Portis' bankruptcy case is scheduled for Feburary 4 at the U.S. Courthouse in Gainesville.