Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2015

NFL Special Team Salaries by College

What colleges and conferences have the highest paid NFL players at Special Team?
How it works

Top Conferences

Conference # Salary
1. Big 12 16 $27.1M
2. SEC 16 $22.6M
3. ACC 11 $17.7M
4. FCS 10 $13.4M
5. C-USA 6 $12.9M
6. PAC-12 9 $12M
7. Big East 7 $11.9M
8. Big Ten 4 $6.9M
9. MAC 3 $6.7M
10. WAC 3 $5.5M
11. D-II 4 $4.5M
12. MWC 3 $3.1M
13. Independent 3 $2M
14. Sun Belt 1 $1.8M
15. International 1 $1.5M
16. D-III 2 $1.1M
17. NAIA 1 $905K

Top Colleges

College # Salary
1. Tennessee 4 $9M
2. Florida State 3 $8M
3. Texas 2 $5.4M
4. Louisiana Tech 2 $5.3M
5. Nebraska 2 $4.5M
6. Memphis 1 $4.3M
7. Texas A&M 4 $4M
8. Baylor 2 $3.8M
9. Colorado 2 $3.8M
10. Georgia 2 $3.8M
11. Penn State 1 $3.8M
12. Cincinnati 2 $3.6M
13. Western Illinois 1 $3.6M
14. Central Florida 2 $3.5M
15. Pittsburgh 1 $3.4M
16. Oklahoma State 1 $3.2M
17. Miami 2 $3.1M
18. Arizona 1 $3M
18. Oregon State 1 $3M
18. Toledo 1 $3M
21. West Virginia 1 $2.9M
22. North Carolina State 1 $2.9M
23. California 3 $2.8M
24. UCLA 3 $2.8M
25. Ohio State 2 $2.6M
26. South Dakota State 1 $2.5M
27. Montana 1 $2.5M
28. South Carolina 1 $2.4M
29. LSU 2 $2.3M
30. Oklahoma 3 $1.8M
31. Fort Valley State University 1 $1.5M
32. Regina 1 $1.5M
33. Rutgers 2 $1.5M
34. Notre Dame 2 $1.4M
35. Carson-Newman College 1 $1.4M
36. Kentucky 1 $1.4M
37. Auburn 2 $1.4M
38. Arkansas 2 $1.3M
39. Brigham Young 1 $1.2M
40. Brown 1 $1.2M
40. Missouri 1 $1.2M
42. Clemson 2 $1.1M
43. Maryland 1 $1.1M
44. Texas-El Paso 1 $1.1M
45. North Carolina 1 $1.1M
45. William & Mary 1 $1.1M
47. New Mexico State 1 $1M
48. San Diego State 1 $1M
49. Western Washington 1 $1M
50. Houston 1 $950K
51. Baker 1 $905K
52. Texas Christian 1 $901.7K
53. Navy 1 $620K
54. Appalachian State 1 $580.1K
55. Missouri Western 1 $568.9K
56. Centre 1 $555K
57. Wisconsin 1 $544.7K
58. Eastern Kentucky 1 $525K
58. Marist 1 $525K
58. RPI 1 $525K
61. Tulane 1 $510.7K
62. Fordham 1 $510K
63. Alabama 1 $495.8K
64. Boston College 1 $495K
65. Buffalo 1 $480K
66. Temple 1 $465K
66. UC Davis 1 $465K
68. Washington 1 $435K

ACC

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Sebastian Janikowski Florida State K $3.8M
2. Graham Gano Florida State Panthers K $3.1M
3. Steven Hauschka North Carolina State Seahawks K $2.9M
4. Matt Bosher Miami Falcons P $2.5M
5. Garrison Sanborn Florida State Bills LS $1.1M
6. Jon Condo Maryland LS $1.1M
7. Greg Warren North Carolina Steelers LS $1.1M
8. Bradley Pinion Clemson 49ers P $618.6K
9. Pat O'Donnell Miami Bears P $581.3K
10. Chandler Catanzaro Clemson Cardinals K $510.5K
11. Ryan Quigley Boston College Jets P $495K

Big 12

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Sam Koch Nebraska Ravens P $3.3M
2. Dan Bailey Oklahoma State Cowboys K $3.2M
3. Phil Dawson Texas 49ers K $3.1M
4. Mason Crosby Colorado Packers K $3M
5. Matt Bryant Baylor Falcons K $2.8M
6. Justin Tucker Texas Ravens K $2.4M
7. Shane Lechler Texas A&M Texans P $1.8M
8. Josh Brown Nebraska Giants K $1.3M
9. Beau Brinkley Missouri Titans LS $1.2M
10. Don Muhlbach Texas A&M Lions LS $1.1M
11. Jon Weeks Baylor Texans LS $975K
12. Garret Hartley Oklahoma Steelers K $870K
13. Justin Drescher Colorado Saints LS $846.3K
14. Randy Bullock Texas A&M Texans K $550.8K
15. James Winchester Oklahoma Chiefs LS $480K
16. Tress Way Oklahoma Redskins P $465K

Big East

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Andy Lee Pittsburgh Browns P $3.4M
2. Pat McAfee West Virginia Colts P $2.9M
3. Kevin Huber Cincinnati Bengals P $2.8M
4. Clark Harris Rutgers Bengals LS $990K
5. Mike Windt Cincinnati Chargers LS $841.3K
6. Brandon McManus Temple Broncos K $465K
6. Andrew DePaola Rutgers Buccaneers LS $465K

Big Ten

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Robbie Gould Penn State Bears K $3.8M
2. Mike Nugent Ohio State Bengals K $1.8M
3. Jake McQuaide Ohio State LS $861.3K
4. Brad Nortman Wisconsin Panthers P $544.7K

C-USA

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Stephen Gostkowski Memphis Patriots K $4.3M
2. Thomas Morstead Saints P $3.6M
3. Matt Prater Central Florida Lions K $3M
4. Thomas Gafford Houston Bears LS $950K
5. Cairo Santos Tulane Chiefs K $510.7K
6. Charley Hughlett Central Florida Browns LS $465K

D-II

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Marquette King Fort Valley State University P $1.5M
2. Chris Jones Carson-Newman College Cowboys P $1.4M
3. Matt Overton Western Washington Colts LS $1M
4. Greg Zuerlein Missouri Western K $568.9K

D-III

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jordan Gay Centre Bills K $555K
2. Andrew Franks RPI Dolphins K $525K

FCS

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Mike Scifres Western Illinois Chargers P $3.6M
2. Adam Vinatieri South Dakota State Colts K $2.5M
3. Dan Carpenter Montana Bills K $2.5M
4. Zak DeOssie Brown Giants LS $1.2M
5. Mike Leach William & Mary Cardinals LS $1.1M
6. Sam Martin Appalachian State Lions P $580.1K
7. Jason Myers Marist Jaguars K $525K
7. Jordan Berry Eastern Kentucky Steelers PR $525K
9. Patrick Murray Fordham Buccaneers K $510K
10. Colton Schmidt UC Davis Bills P $465K

Independent

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. J.J. Jansen Notre Dame Panthers LS $901.3K
2. Joe Cardona Navy Patriots LS $620K
3. Kyle Brindza Notre Dame Buccaneers K $527.5K

International

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jon Ryan Regina Seahawks P $1.5M

MAC

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Shaun Suisham Steelers K $3.2M
2. Brett Kern Toledo Titans P $3M
3. Jake Schum Buffalo Buccaneers P $480K

MWC

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. John Denney Brigham Young Dolphins LS $1.2M
2. Aaron Brewer San Diego State Broncos LS $1M
3. Clint Gresham Texas Christian Seahawks LS $901.7K

NAIA

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Tanner Purdum Baker Jets LS $905K

PAC-12

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Johnny Hekker Oregon State P $3M
1. Nick Folk Arizona Jets K $3M
3. Kai Forbath UCLA Redskins K $1.5M
4. L.P. Ladouceur California Cowboys LS $1.1M
5. Nick Sundberg California Redskins LS $1M
6. Bryan Anger California Jaguars P $719.3K
7. Kevin McDermott UCLA Vikings LS $630K
8. Jeff Locke UCLA Vikings P $586K
9. Travis Coons Washington Browns K $435K

SEC

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Britton Colquitt Tennessee Broncos P $3.9M
2. Dustin Colquitt Tennessee Chiefs P $3.8M
3. Blair Walsh Georgia Vikings K $3.3M
4. Ryan Succop South Carolina Titans K $2.4M
5. Donnie Jones LSU Eagles P $1.8M
6. Tim Masthay Kentucky Packers P $1.4M
7. Brett Goode Arkansas Packers LS $905K
8. Josh Harris Auburn Falcons LS $851.3K
9. Morgan Cox Tennessee Ravens LS $825K
10. Drew Butler Georgia Cardinals P $540K
11. Josh Lambo Texas A&M Chargers K $526.7K
12. Matt Darr Tennessee Dolphins P $525.3K
13. Brad Wing LSU Giants P $510K
13. Cody Parkey Auburn Eagles K $510K
15. Carson Tinker Alabama Jaguars LS $495.8K
16. Zach Hocker Arkansas Saints K $435K

Sun Belt

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Ryan Allen Louisiana Tech Patriots P $1.8M

WAC

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Josh Scobee Louisiana Tech Steelers K $3.5M
2. Jon Dorenbos Texas-El Paso Eagles LS $1.1M
3. Kyle Nelson New Mexico State 49ers LS $1M

Alabama

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Carson Tinker Alabama Jaguars LS $495.8K

Appalachian State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Sam Martin Appalachian State Lions P $580.1K

Arizona

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Nick Folk Arizona Jets K $3M

Arkansas

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Brett Goode Arkansas Packers LS $905K
2. Zach Hocker Arkansas Saints K $435K

Auburn

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Josh Harris Auburn Falcons LS $851.3K
2. Cody Parkey Auburn Eagles K $510K

Baker

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Tanner Purdum Baker Jets LS $905K

Baylor

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Matt Bryant Baylor Falcons K $2.8M
2. Jon Weeks Baylor Texans LS $975K

Boston College

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Ryan Quigley Boston College Jets P $495K

Brigham Young

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. John Denney Brigham Young Dolphins LS $1.2M

Brown

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Zak DeOssie Brown Giants LS $1.2M

Buffalo

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jake Schum Buffalo Buccaneers P $480K

California

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. L.P. Ladouceur California Cowboys LS $1.1M
2. Nick Sundberg California Redskins LS $1M
3. Bryan Anger California Jaguars P $719.3K

Carson-Newman College

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Chris Jones Carson-Newman College Cowboys P $1.4M

Central Florida

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Matt Prater Central Florida Lions K $3M
2. Charley Hughlett Central Florida Browns LS $465K

Centre

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jordan Gay Centre Bills K $555K

Cincinnati

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Kevin Huber Cincinnati Bengals P $2.8M
2. Mike Windt Cincinnati Chargers LS $841.3K

Clemson

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Bradley Pinion Clemson 49ers P $618.6K
2. Chandler Catanzaro Clemson Cardinals K $510.5K

Colorado

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Mason Crosby Colorado Packers K $3M
2. Justin Drescher Colorado Saints LS $846.3K

Eastern Kentucky

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jordan Berry Eastern Kentucky Steelers PR $525K

Florida State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Sebastian Janikowski Florida State K $3.8M
2. Graham Gano Florida State Panthers K $3.1M
3. Garrison Sanborn Florida State Bills LS $1.1M

Fordham

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Patrick Murray Fordham Buccaneers K $510K

Fort Valley State University

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Marquette King Fort Valley State University P $1.5M

Georgia

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Blair Walsh Georgia Vikings K $3.3M
2. Drew Butler Georgia Cardinals P $540K

Houston

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Thomas Gafford Houston Bears LS $950K

Kentucky

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Tim Masthay Kentucky Packers P $1.4M

LSU

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Donnie Jones LSU Eagles P $1.8M
2. Brad Wing LSU Giants P $510K

Louisiana Tech

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Josh Scobee Louisiana Tech Steelers K $3.5M
2. Ryan Allen Louisiana Tech Patriots P $1.8M

Marist

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jason Myers Marist Jaguars K $525K

Maryland

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jon Condo Maryland LS $1.1M

Memphis

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Stephen Gostkowski Memphis Patriots K $4.3M

Miami

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Matt Bosher Miami Falcons P $2.5M
2. Pat O'Donnell Miami Bears P $581.3K

Missouri

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Beau Brinkley Missouri Titans LS $1.2M

Missouri Western

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Greg Zuerlein Missouri Western K $568.9K

Montana

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Dan Carpenter Montana Bills K $2.5M
Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Joe Cardona Navy Patriots LS $620K

Nebraska

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Sam Koch Nebraska Ravens P $3.3M
2. Josh Brown Nebraska Giants K $1.3M

New Mexico State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Kyle Nelson New Mexico State 49ers LS $1M

North Carolina

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Greg Warren North Carolina Steelers LS $1.1M

North Carolina State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Steven Hauschka North Carolina State Seahawks K $2.9M

Notre Dame

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. J.J. Jansen Notre Dame Panthers LS $901.3K
2. Kyle Brindza Notre Dame Buccaneers K $527.5K

Ohio State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Mike Nugent Ohio State Bengals K $1.8M
2. Jake McQuaide Ohio State LS $861.3K

Oklahoma

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Garret Hartley Oklahoma Steelers K $870K
2. James Winchester Oklahoma Chiefs LS $480K
3. Tress Way Oklahoma Redskins P $465K

Oklahoma State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Dan Bailey Oklahoma State Cowboys K $3.2M

Oregon State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Johnny Hekker Oregon State P $3M

Penn State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Robbie Gould Penn State Bears K $3.8M

Pittsburgh

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Andy Lee Pittsburgh Browns P $3.4M

RPI

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Andrew Franks RPI Dolphins K $525K

Regina

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jon Ryan Regina Seahawks P $1.5M

Rutgers

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Clark Harris Rutgers Bengals LS $990K
2. Andrew DePaola Rutgers Buccaneers LS $465K

San Diego State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Aaron Brewer San Diego State Broncos LS $1M

South Carolina

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Ryan Succop South Carolina Titans K $2.4M

South Dakota State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Adam Vinatieri South Dakota State Colts K $2.5M

Temple

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Brandon McManus Temple Broncos K $465K

Tennessee

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Britton Colquitt Tennessee Broncos P $3.9M
2. Dustin Colquitt Tennessee Chiefs P $3.8M
3. Morgan Cox Tennessee Ravens LS $825K
4. Matt Darr Tennessee Dolphins P $525.3K

Texas

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Phil Dawson Texas 49ers K $3.1M
2. Justin Tucker Texas Ravens K $2.4M

Texas A&M

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Shane Lechler Texas A&M Texans P $1.8M
2. Don Muhlbach Texas A&M Lions LS $1.1M
3. Randy Bullock Texas A&M Texans K $550.8K
4. Josh Lambo Texas A&M Chargers K $526.7K

Texas Christian

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Clint Gresham Texas Christian Seahawks LS $901.7K

Texas-El Paso

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jon Dorenbos Texas-El Paso Eagles LS $1.1M

Toledo

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Brett Kern Toledo Titans P $3M

Tulane

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Cairo Santos Tulane Chiefs K $510.7K

UC Davis

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Colton Schmidt UC Davis Bills P $465K

UCLA

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Kai Forbath UCLA Redskins K $1.5M
2. Kevin McDermott UCLA Vikings LS $630K
3. Jeff Locke UCLA Vikings P $586K

Washington

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Travis Coons Washington Browns K $435K

West Virginia

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Pat McAfee West Virginia Colts P $2.9M

Western Illinois

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Mike Scifres Western Illinois Chargers P $3.6M

Western Washington

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Matt Overton Western Washington Colts LS $1M

William & Mary

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Mike Leach William & Mary Cardinals LS $1.1M

Wisconsin

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Brad Nortman Wisconsin Panthers P $544.7K