Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2016
What Wester Athletic Conference schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2016?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boise State | 9 | $32M |
| 2. | Nevada | 5 | $30.3M |
| 3. | Louisiana Tech | 4 | $16.2M |
| 4. | Utah State | 4 | $13.3M |
| 5. | New Mexico State | 2 | $7M |
| 6. | Fresno State | 4 | $5.4M |
| 7. | Idaho | 3 | $5.1M |
| 8. | San Jose State | 3 | $3M |
| 9. | Texas-El Paso | 1 | $1.1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Doug Martin | Boise State | Buccaneers | RB | $8M |
| 2. | Ryan Clady | Boise State | Jets | LT | $5.5M |
| 3. | George Iloka | Boise State | Bengals | SS | $5.1M |
| 4. | Orlando Scandrick | Boise State | Cowboys | CB | $4.8M |
| 5. | Tyrone Crawford | Boise State | Cowboys | DT | $4.4M |
| 6. | Shea McClellin | Boise State | Patriots | ILB | $2.2M |
| 7. | Kellen Moore | Boise State | Cowboys | QB | $760K |
| 8. | Kyle Wilson | Boise State | Saints | CB | $680K |
| 9. | Billy Winn | Boise State | Broncos | DE | $600K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Mathews | Fresno State | Eagles | RB | $4M |
| 2. | Kenny Wiggins | Fresno State | Rams | G | $600K |
| 3. | Chris Carter | Fresno State | Colts | OLB | $536.5K |
| 4. | Bryce Harris | Fresno State | Dolphins | RT | $268.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Iupati | Idaho | Cardinals | G | $4.2M |
| 2. | Korey Toomer | Idaho | Rams | OLB | $494.1K |
| 3. | Shiloh Keo | Idaho | Saints | SS | $357.6K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tramon Williams | Louisiana Tech | Browns | CB | $7M |
| 2. | Michael Brockers | Louisiana Tech | Rams | DT | $6.9M |
| 3. | Luke McCown | Louisiana Tech | Saints | QB | $1.3M |
| 4. | Ron Brooks | Louisiana Tech | Eagles | CB | $1.1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Colin Kaepernick | Nevada | 49ers | QB | $16.8M |
| 2. | Brandon Marshall | Nevada | Broncos | ILB | $4.6M |
| 3. | Rishard Matthews | Nevada | Titans | WR | $3.3M |
| 4. | Virgil Green | Nevada | Broncos | TE | $2.9M |
| 5. | Josh Mauga | Nevada | Chiefs | ILB | $2.7M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Davon House | New Mexico State | Jaguars | CB | $6M |
| 2. | Kyle Nelson | New Mexico State | 49ers | LS | $970K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dwight Lowery | San Jose State | Rams | FS | $1.7M |
| 2. | Duke Ihenacho | San Jose State | Redskins | SS | $675K |
| 3. | Peyton Thompson | San Jose State | Jaguars | SS | $600K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jon Dorenbos | Texas-El Paso | Eagles | LS | $1.1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Donald Penn | Utah State | LT | $6.1M | |
| 2. | Bobby Wagner | Utah State | Seahawks | ILB | $6.1M |
| 3. | Robert Turbin | Utah State | Colts | RB | $600K |
| 4. | Patrick Scales | Utah State | Bears | LS | $525K |