Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2015
What Wester Athletic Conference schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2015?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nevada | 6 | $26.3M |
| 2. | Boise State | 11 | $22.8M |
| 3. | Fresno State | 9 | $20M |
| 4. | Utah State | 3 | $16.2M |
| 5. | Louisiana Tech | 6 | $15.3M |
| 6. | Idaho | 1 | $8M |
| 7. | New Mexico State | 2 | $7.1M |
| 8. | San Jose State | 5 | $3.3M |
| 9. | UTEP | 1 | $1.1M |
| 10. | Hawaii | 1 | $745K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Clady | Boise State | Broncos | LT | $10.5M |
| 2. | Orlando Scandrick | Boise State | Cowboys | CB | $3.8M |
| 3. | Shea McClellin | Boise State | Bears | OLB | $2.1M |
| 4. | Doug Martin | Boise State | Buccaneers | RB | $1.7M |
| 5. | Jeron Johnson | Boise State | Redskins | SS | $1.3M |
| 6. | Kyle Wilson | Boise State | Saints | CB | $825K |
| 7. | Richie Brockel | Boise State | Panthers | TE | $805K |
| 8. | Tyrone Crawford | Boise State | Cowboys | DT | $685.1K |
| 9. | George Iloka | Boise State | Bengals | SS | $565.1K |
| 10. | Billy Winn | Boise State | Browns | DE | $544.7K |
| 11. | Kellen Moore | Boise State | Cowboys | QB | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Logan Mankins | Fresno State | Buccaneers | G | $8.5M |
| 2. | Ryan Mathews | Fresno State | Eagles | RB | $3.7M |
| 3. | Ryan Wendell | Fresno State | Patriots | C | $3.4M |
| 4. | Marlon Moore | Fresno State | Browns | WR | $950K |
| 5. | Seyi Ajirotutu | Fresno State | Eagles | WR | $825K |
| 6. | Bryce Harris | Fresno State | Falcons | LT | $720K |
| 7. | Chris Carter | Fresno State | Bengals | OLB | $695K |
| 8. | Ben Jacobs | Fresno State | Panthers | ILB | $585K |
| 8. | Tyler Clutts | Fresno State | Cowboys | FB | $585K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Salas | Hawaii | Lions | WR | $745K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Iupati | Idaho | Cardinals | G | $8M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tramon Williams | Louisiana Tech | Browns | CB | $7M |
| 2. | Josh Scobee | Louisiana Tech | Steelers | K | $3.5M |
| 3. | Michael Brockers | Louisiana Tech | DT | $2.4M | |
| 4. | Luke McCown | Louisiana Tech | Saints | QB | $1.1M |
| 5. | Rueben Randle | Louisiana Tech | Giants | WR | $823K |
| 6. | Ron Brooks | Louisiana Tech | Bills | CB | $625.1K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Colin Kaepernick | Nevada | 49ers | QB | $19M |
| 2. | Virgil Green | Nevada | Broncos | TE | $2.8M |
| 3. | Josh Mauga | Nevada | Chiefs | ILB | $2.8M |
| 4. | James-Michael Johnson | Nevada | Buccaneers | ILB | $629K |
| 5. | Brandon Marshall | Nevada | Broncos | ILB | $585K |
| 6. | Rishard Matthews | Nevada | Dolphins | WR | $538.4K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Davon House | New Mexico State | Jaguars | CB | $6.1M |
| 2. | Kyle Nelson | New Mexico State | 49ers | LS | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dwight Lowery | San Jose State | Colts | FS | $950K |
| 2. | James Jones | San Jose State | Packers | WR | $870K |
| 3. | Christopher Owens | San Jose State | Lions | CB | $745K |
| 4. | Duke Ihenacho | San Jose State | Redskins | SS | $660K |
| 5. | Peyton Thompson | San Jose State | Jaguars | CB | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jon Dorenbos | UTEP | Eagles | LS | $1.1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bobby Wagner | Utah State | Seahawks | ILB | $10.8M |
| 2. | Donald Penn | Utah State | LT | $4.8M | |
| 3. | Curtis Marsh | Utah State | Broncos | CB | $660K |