Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2017

ACC player salaries in the 2017 NFL season

What ACC schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2017?
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College # Salary
1. Miami 54 $116M
2. Florida State 56 $93.1M
3. Clemson 49 $89.4M
4. North Carolina State 24 $62.1M
5. Boston College 23 $59.4M
6. North Carolina 33 $52.9M
7. Virginia 26 $40.6M
8. Georgia Tech 17 $38M
9. Virginia Tech 16 $33.8M
10. Maryland 11 $18.5M
11. Louisville 18 $11.6M
12. Pittsburgh 21 $11.2M
13. Duke 15 $10.3M
14. Wake Forest 7 $7.7M
15. Syracuse 10 $3.9M

Boston College

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Matt Ryan Boston College Falcons QB $23.8M
2. Anthony Castonzo Boston College Colts LT $12.8M
3. Luke Kuechly Boston College Panthers ILB $12.8M
4. Kasim Edebali Boston College Broncos OLB $1.2M
5. Ryan Quigley Boston College Vikings P $775K
6. Justin Simmons Boston College Broncos CB $714.4K
7. Mark Herzlich Boston College Giants OLB $695K
8. Kevin Pierre-Louis Boston College Chiefs OLB $690K
8. Kevin Pierre-Louis Boston College Seahawks OLB $690K
10. John Johnson Boston College Rams FS $654.4K
11. Josh Keyes Boston College Falcons ILB $615K
12. John Wetzel Boston College Cardinals RT $540K
12. Brian Mihalik Boston College Lions T $540K
12. Ian Silberman Boston College Colts G $540K
12. Ian Silberman Boston College 49ers G $540K
16. Matt Milano Boston College Bills OLB $530.4K
17. Ifeanyi Momah Boston College Cardinals TE $465K
17. Connor Wujciak Boston College Eagles DT $465K
17. Steven Daniels Boston College Redskins ILB $465K
20. Andre Williams Boston College Chargers RB N/A
20. Andre Williams Boston College Giants RB N/A
20. Andy Gallik Boston College Titans C N/A
20. Will Blackmon Boston College Redskins CB N/A

Clemson

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. DeAndre Hopkins Clemson Texans WR $18M
2. Byron Maxwell Clemson Dolphins CB $8.5M
3. Andre Branch Clemson Dolphins DE $5M
4. Dwayne Allen Clemson Colts TE $4.9M
4. Dwayne Allen Clemson Patriots TE $4.9M
6. Vic Beasley Clemson Falcons DE $4M
7. Mike Williams Clemson Chargers WR $3.6M
8. Marcus Gilchrist Clemson Texans SS $2.8M
8. Marcus Gilchrist Clemson Jets SS $2.8M
10. Deshaun Watson Clemson Texans QB $2.5M
11. Shaq Lawson Clemson Bills DE $2.3M
12. Stephone Anthony Clemson Saints OLB $2.1M
13. Bashaud Breeland Clemson Redskins CB $1.9M
14. Chris Hairston Clemson Chargers LT $1.8M
15. Kevin Dodd Clemson Titans OLB $1.5M
16. Jaron Brown Clemson Cardinals WR $1.3M
17. Coty Sensabaugh Clemson Rams CB $987.5K
17. Coty Sensabaugh Clemson Steelers CB $987.5K
19. Mackensie Alexander Clemson Vikings CB $981K
20. Tyler Shatley Clemson Jaguars G $977.5K
21. T.J. Green Clemson Colts S $947.1K
22. Andre Ellington Clemson Cardinals RB $905K
23. Chandler Catanzaro Clemson Jets K $900K
24. C.J. Spiller Clemson Chiefs RB $847.1K
24. C.J. Spiller Clemson Saints RB $847.1K
26. Martavis Bryant Clemson Steelers WR $724.8K
27. Sammy Watkins Clemson Bills WR $690K
27. Sammy Watkins Clemson Rams WR $690K
29. B.J. Goodson Clemson Giants ILB $685.6K
30. Grady Jarrett Clemson Falcons DT $677K
31. Jarvis Jenkins Clemson Chiefs DE $665K
31. Jarvis Jenkins Clemson Jets DE $665K
33. Bradley Pinion Clemson 49ers P $663.6K
34. Cordrea Tankersley Clemson Dolphins CB $641.6K
35. Adam Humphries Clemson Buccaneers WR $615K
36. D.J. Reader Clemson Texans DT $593.8K
37. Carlos Watkins Clemson Texans DT $569.9K
37. Wayne Gallman Clemson Giants RB $569.9K
39. Charone Peake Clemson Jets WR $557.1K
40. Jayron Kearse Clemson Vikings S $556.1K
41. Isaiah Battle Clemson Chiefs LT $540K
41. Isaiah Battle Clemson Seahawks LT $540K
41. Brandon Thomas Clemson 49ers G $540K
44. Jordan Leggett Clemson Jets TE $535.5K
45. Zac Brooks Clemson Broncos RB $465K
45. Zac Brooks Clemson Seahawks RB $465K
47. DeShawn Williams Clemson Bengals DT $122.4K
47. Artavis Scott Clemson Chargers WR $122.4K
47. Ben Boulware Clemson 49ers ILB $122.4K

Duke

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Vincent Rey Duke Bengals ILB $3.3M
2. Laken Tomlinson Duke Lions G $1.2M
2. Laken Tomlinson Duke 49ers G $1.2M
4. Ross Cockrell Duke Giants CB $1.1M
5. Jamison Crowder Duke Redskins WR $751.4K
6. Jeremy Cash Duke Panthers OLB $546.7K
7. Dwayne Norman Duke Broncos S $465K
7. Lucas Patrick Duke Packers G $465K
7. Ross Martin Duke Jets K $465K
7. Thomas Hennessy Duke Jets LS $465K
11. Matt Skura Duke Ravens C $122.4K
11. Breon Borders Duke CB $122.4K
11. Max McCaffery Duke Saints WR $122.4K
14. Anthony Nash Duke Broncos WR N/A
14. Sean Renfree Duke Buccaneers QB N/A

Florida State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Xavier Rhodes Florida State Vikings CB $10.4M
2. Rodney Hudson Florida State C $7M
3. Jameis Winston Florida State Buccaneers QB $6.9M
4. Jalen Ramsey Florida State Jaguars CB $5.3M
5. Nigel Bradham Florida State Eagles OLB $4.8M
6. Devonta Freeman Florida State Falcons RB $4.4M
7. Graham Gano Florida State Panthers K $4M
8. Lawrence Timmons Florida State Dolphins ILB $3.8M
9. Sebastian Janikowski Florida State K $3.4M
10. Menelik Watson Florida State Broncos RT $3.3M
11. Chris Thompson Florida State Redskins RB $2.5M
12. Vince Williams Florida State Steelers ILB $2.5M
13. Kelvin Benjamin Florida State Panthers WR $2.4M
14. Cornellius Carradine Florida State 49ers DE $2M
15. Telvin Smith Florida State Jaguars OLB $1.8M
16. Mario Edwards Florida State DE $1.6M
17. LaMarcus Joyner Florida State Rams CB $1.6M
18. Eddie Goldman Florida State Bears DT $1.6M
19. Dekoda Watson Florida State 49ers OLB $1.5M
20. Christian Jones Florida State Bears ILB $1.5M
21. Cameron Erving Florida State Browns G $1.3M
21. Cameron Erving Florida State Chiefs G $1.3M
23. Dalvin Cook Florida State Vikings RB $1.2M
24. Timmy Jernigan Florida State Ravens DT $1M
24. Timmy Jernigan Florida State Eagles DT $1M
26. DeMarcus Walker Florida State Broncos DE $922.5K
27. Garrison Sanborn Florida State Bills LS $900K
27. Garrison Sanborn Florida State Buccaneers LS $900K
29. P.J. Williams Florida State Saints CB $816.7K
30. Ronald Darby Florida State Bills CB $800.4K
30. Ronald Darby Florida State Eagles CB $800.4K
32. Patrick Robinson Florida State Colts CB $775K
32. Patrick Robinson Florida State Eagles CB $775K
34. Terrence Brooks Florida State Ravens FS $705K
34. Terrence Brooks Florida State Jets FS $705K
36. Dustin Hopkins Florida State Redskins K $690K
37. Rashad Greene Florida State Jaguars WR $676K
38. E.J. Manuel Florida State QB $640K
39. Bobby Hart Florida State Giants RT $632.9K
40. Nick O'Leary Florida State Bills TE $615K
40. Tre' Jackson Florida State Patriots G $615K
42. Karlos Williams Florida State Bills RB $540K
42. Terrance Smith Florida State Chiefs ILB $540K
42. Javien Elliott Florida State Buccaneers CB $540K
42. Curtis Riley Florida State Titans CB $540K
46. Roderick Johnson Florida State Browns T $414.7K
47. Levonte Whitfield Florida State Bengals WR $122.4K
47. Marquez White Florida State Cowboys CB $122.4K
47. Travis Rudolph Florida State Giants WR $122.4K
47. Bobo Wilson Florida State Buccaneers WR $122.4K
51. Bryan Stork Florida State Patriots C N/A
51. Lamarcus Brutus Florida State Titans S N/A
51. Letroy Guion Florida State Packers DE N/A
51. Nile Lawrence-Stample Florida State Browns DT N/A
51. Roberto Aguayo Florida State Bears K N/A
51. Roberto Aguayo Florida State Buccaneers K N/A

Georgia Tech

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Demaryius Thomas Georgia Tech Broncos WR $12M
2. Derrick Morgan Georgia Tech Titans OLB $8M
3. Morgan Burnett Georgia Tech Packers SS $7M
4. Michael Johnson Georgia Tech Bengals DE $5.1M
5. Jeremiah Attaochu Georgia Tech Chargers OLB $1.3M
6. Adam Gotsis Georgia Tech Broncos DE $895K
7. Shaq Mason Georgia Tech Patriots G $725.9K
8. Andrew Gardner Georgia Tech Eagles G $615K
9. D.J. White Georgia Tech Chiefs CB $588.3K
10. Chris Milton Georgia Tech Colts CB $540K
11. Harrison Butker Georgia Tech Panthers K $485.8K
12. Zach Laskey Georgia Tech Rams RB $348K
13. Isaiah Johnson Georgia Tech Rams FS $122.4K
13. Justin Thomas Georgia Tech Steelers WR $122.4K
13. DeAndre Smelter Georgia Tech 49ers WR $122.4K
16. Darren Waller Georgia Tech Ravens TE $27.8K
17. Philip Wheeler Georgia Tech Cardinals OLB N/A

Louisville

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. DeVante Parker Louisville Dolphins WR $3M
2. Sheldon Rankins Louisville Saints DT $2.9M
3. Jamon Brown Louisville Rams RT $875.4K
4. John Miller Louisville Bills G $815K
5. Lorenzo Mauldin Louisville Jets OLB $801.5K
6. Eli Rogers Louisville Steelers WR $541.7K
7. Gerald Christian Louisville Cardinals TE $540K
8. Josh Harvey-Clemons Louisville Redskins ILB $486.1K
9. Keith Towbridge Louisville Bills TE $465K
9. James Burgess Louisville Browns ILB $465K
11. Charles Gaines Louisville Browns CB $363K
12. Deiontrez Mount Louisville Broncos OLB $122.4K
12. Cole Hikutini Louisville 49ers TE $122.4K
12. Deiontrez Mount Louisville Titans OLB $122.4K
15. Colin Holba Louisville Steelers LS N/A
15. DeAngelo Brown Louisville Titans DT N/A
15. Giovanni Pascascio Louisville Titans WR N/A
15. James Sample Louisville Jaguars FS N/A

Maryland

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Torrey Smith Maryland Eagles WR $4.9M
1. Torrey Smith Maryland 49ers WR $4.9M
3. Vernon Davis Maryland Redskins TE $3.3M
4. Nolan Carroll Maryland Cowboys CB $2M
5. Darrius Heyward-Bey Maryland Steelers WR $1.3M
6. Jon Condo Maryland LS $695K
7. Dexter McDougle Maryland Jets CB $615K
7. Dexter McDougle Maryland Eagles CB $615K
9. Joe Vellano Maryland Falcons DT $122.4K
10. D'Qwell Jackson Maryland Colts ILB N/A
10. Nick Novak Maryland Texans K N/A

Miami

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Olivier Vernon Miami Giants DE $16M
2. Brandon Linder Miami Jaguars C $11.1M
3. Calais Campbell Miami Jaguars DE $10.5M
4. Greg Olsen Miami Panthers TE $10.4M
5. Jimmy Graham Miami Seahawks TE $10M
6. Allen Hurns Miami Jaguars WR $7M
7. Lamar Miller Miami Texans RB $6.5M
7. Travis Benjamin Miami Chargers WR $6.5M
9. Allen Bailey Miami Chiefs DE $6.2M
10. Ereck Flowers Miami Giants LT $3.9M
11. Frank Gore Miami Colts RB $3.5M
12. Artie Burns Miami Steelers CB $2.2M
13. David Njoku Miami Browns TE $1.7M
14. Ray-Ray Armstrong Miami 49ers OLB $1.3M
15. Denzel Perryman Miami Chargers ILB $1.3M
16. Phillip Dorsett Miami Colts WR $1.2M
16. Phillip Dorsett Miami Patriots WR $1.2M
18. Clive Walford Miami TE $909.3K
19. Duke Johnson Miami Browns RB $830K
20. Jon Feliciano Miami G $730.2K
21. Pat O'Donnell Miami Bears P $716.3K
22. Deon Bush Miami Bears S $671.6K
23. Seantrel Henderson Miami Bills RT $656K
24. Rayshawn Jenkins Miami Chargers S $630.6K
25. LaDarius Gunter Miami Packers CB $616.7K
26. Mike James Miami Lions RB $615K
26. Anthony Chickillo Miami Steelers OLB $615K
28. Olsen Pierre Miami Cardinals DT $540K
28. Ufomba Kamalu Miami Texans DE $540K
28. Rashawn Scott Miami Dolphins WR $540K
31. Danny Isidora Miami Vikings G $515.5K
32. Al-Quadin Muhammad Miami Saints DE $502.6K
33. Stacy Coley Miami Vikings WR $489.2K
34. Adrian Colbert Miami 49ers CB $486.2K
35. Jamal Carter Miami Broncos S $468.3K
36. Justin Vogel Miami Packers P $466.7K
37. Jermaine Grace Miami Falcons OLB $465K
37. Brad Kaaya Miami Panthers QB $465K
37. Calvin Heurtelou Miami Broncos DT $465K
37. Brad Kaaya Miami Lions QB $465K
37. Herb Waters Miami Packers WR $465K
42. Corn Elder Miami Panthers CB $417.5K
43. Erik Swoope Miami Colts TE $363K
44. Antonio Crawford Miami Steelers CB $348K
45. Tracy Howard Miami Browns CB $122.4K
45. Thurston Armbrister Miami Lions OLB $122.4K
45. Thurston Armbrister Miami Jaguars OLB $122.4K
45. Tracy Howard Miami Jaguars CB $122.4K
45. Malcolm Lewis Miami Dolphins WR $122.4K
50. Eric Winston Miami Bengals RT N/A
50. Orlando Franklin Miami Chargers G N/A
50. Sam Shields Miami Packers CB N/A
50. Sean Spence Miami Colts ILB N/A
50. Tyriq McCord Miami Steelers OLB N/A

North Carolina

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Robert Quinn North Carolina Rams OLB $10.8M
2. Mitchell Trubisky North Carolina Bears QB $5.3M
3. Sylvester Williams North Carolina Titans DT $5M
4. Da'Norris Searcy North Carolina Titans SS $4.5M
5. Eric Ebron North Carolina Lions TE $3.9M
6. Giovani Bernard North Carolina Bengals RB $3.7M
7. Julius Peppers North Carolina Panthers DE $3.5M
8. Zach Brown North Carolina Redskins ILB $2.6M
9. Russell Bodine North Carolina Bengals C $1.9M
10. Jonathan Cooper North Carolina Cowboys G $1.7M
11. James Hurst North Carolina Ravens RT $1.2M
12. Tre Boston North Carolina Panthers FS $893.8K
12. Tre Boston North Carolina Chargers FS $893.8K
14. Kareem Martin North Carolina Cardinals OLB $851.9K
15. Bruce Carter North Carolina Jets ILB $775K
16. Brandon Tate North Carolina Bills WR $695K
16. Connor Barth North Carolina Bears K $695K
18. T.J. Yates North Carolina Bills QB $655K
19. Nazair Jones North Carolina Seahawks DT $641.6K
20. Mack Hollins North Carolina Eagles WR $624.3K
21. Ryan Switzer North Carolina Cowboys WR $606.5K
22. Des Lawrence North Carolina Lions CB $465K
22. Shakeel Rashad North Carolina Texans ILB $465K
24. T.J. Logan North Carolina Cardinals RB $398.5K
25. Elijah Hood North Carolina RB $122.4K
25. Landon Turner North Carolina Saints G $122.4K
25. Tim Scott North Carolina Giants SS $122.4K
28. Bug Howard North Carolina Colts WR N/A
28. Greg Warren North Carolina Steelers LS N/A
28. Jabari Price North Carolina Vikings CB N/A
28. Jack Tabb North Carolina Saints TE N/A
28. Quinshad Davis North Carolina Lions WR N/A
28. Shaun Draughn North Carolina Giants RB N/A

North Carolina State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Philip Rivers North Carolina State Chargers QB $20M
2. Mike Glennon North Carolina State Bears QB $14M
3. David Amerson North Carolina State CB $8.5M
4. J.R. Sweezy North Carolina State Buccaneers G $4.7M
5. Willie Young North Carolina State Bears OLB $4.1M
6. Steven Hauschka North Carolina State Bills K $2.6M
7. Ted Larsen North Carolina State Dolphins G $1.4M
8. Dontae Johnson North Carolina State 49ers CB $790.1K
9. Audie Cole North Carolina State Jaguars ILB $775K
10. Josh Jones North Carolina State Packers S $769.7K
11. Joe Thuney North Carolina State Patriots G $768.4K
12. Juston Burris North Carolina State Jets CB $677.8K
13. T.Y. McGill North Carolina State Browns DT $615K
13. Earl Wolff North Carolina State Colts SS $615K
15. Jacoby Brissett North Carolina State Colts QB $580K
15. Jacoby Brissett North Carolina State Patriots QB $580K
17. Matt Dayes North Carolina State Browns RB $481.1K
18. David Grinnage North Carolina State Jaguars TE $122.4K
19. Brock Hekking North Carolina State Chargers OLB N/A
19. Jack Tocho North Carolina State Vikings CB N/A
19. Mario Williams North Carolina State Dolphins DE N/A
19. Mike Rose North Carolina State Giants DE N/A
19. Nate Irving North Carolina State Colts ILB N/A
19. Quinton Schooley North Carolina State Steelers C N/A

Pittsburgh

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Aaron Donald Pittsburgh Rams DT $3.2M
2. Tyler Boyd Pittsburgh Bengals WR $967.9K
3. Tom Savage Pittsburgh Texans QB $765.1K
4. Devin Street Pittsburgh Cowboys WR $690K
4. K'Wuan Williams Pittsburgh 49ers CB $690K
6. James Conner Pittsburgh Steelers RB $641.6K
7. T.J. Clemmings Pittsburgh Vikings RT $615K
7. T.J. Clemmings Pittsburgh Redskins RT $615K
9. Lafayette Pitts Pittsburgh Jaguars CB $540K
10. Nathan Peterman Pittsburgh Bills QB $524.9K
11. Ejuan Price Pittsburgh Rams OLB $485.7K
12. Bam Bradley Pittsburgh Ravens ILB $465K
13. Dorian Johnson Pittsburgh Cardinals G $122.4K
13. Ryan Lewis Pittsburgh Cardinals CB $122.4K
13. J.P. Holtz Pittsburgh Browns TE $122.4K
13. Tyrique Jarrett Pittsburgh Broncos DT $122.4K
13. Dontez Ford Pittsburgh Lions WR $122.4K
13. Adam Bisnowaty Pittsburgh Giants T $122.4K
13. Matt Galambos Pittsburgh Steelers ILB $122.4K
13. Manasseh Garner Pittsburgh Redskins RB $122.4K
21. Shakir Soto Pittsburgh Broncos DE N/A

Syracuse

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Jay Bromley Syracuse Giants DT $911K
2. Cameron Lynch Syracuse Rams OLB $615K
2. Cameron Lynch Syracuse Buccaneers OLB $615K
4. Riley Dixon Syracuse Broncos P $560K
5. Brisly Estime Syracuse Jets WR $466.7K
6. Ron Thompson Syracuse Colts DE $348K
7. Eric Crume Syracuse Panthers DT $122.4K
7. Amba Etta-Tawo Syracuse Jaguars WR $122.4K
7. Sean Hickey Syracuse Dolphins T $122.4K
10. Julian Whigham Syracuse Bills CB N/A

Virginia

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Branden Albert Virginia Dolphins LT $8.9M
2. Morgan Moses Virginia Redskins RT $3.6M
3. Matt Schaub Virginia Falcons QB $3.5M
3. Ahmad Brooks Virginia Packers OLB $3.5M
3. Ahmad Brooks Virginia 49ers OLB $3.5M
6. Rodney McLeod Virginia Eagles FS $3.2M
7. Dontrelle Inman Virginia Chargers WR $2.7M
8. Chris Long Virginia Eagles DE $1.9M
9. LaRoy Reynolds Virginia Falcons ILB $1.3M
10. Cedric Peerman Virginia Bengals RB $1.1M
11. Oday Aboushi Virginia Seahawks G $975K
12. Eli Harold Virginia 49ers OLB $823.3K
13. Brent Urban Virginia Ravens DE $765.1K
14. Luke Bowanko Virginia Ravens C $690K
14. Luke Bowanko Virginia Jaguars C $690K
16. Austin Pasztor Virginia Falcons T $615K
16. Anthony Harris Virginia Vikings SS $615K
18. Taquan Mizzell Virginia Bears RB $465K
18. Eric Smith Virginia Dolphins T $465K
18. Canaan Severin Virginia Steelers WR $465K
21. Maurice Canady Virginia Ravens CB $388.1K
22. Keeon Johnson Virginia Giants WR $348K
23. Darius Jennings Virginia Titans WR $122.4K
24. Eugene Monroe Virginia Ravens LT N/A
24. John Phillips Virginia Saints TE N/A
24. Max Valles Virginia DE N/A

Virginia Tech

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Tyrod Taylor Virginia Tech Bills QB $9.7M
2. Duane Brown Virginia Tech Texans LT $9.4M
3. Kam Chancellor Virginia Tech Seahawks SS $6.7M
4. Kyle Fuller Virginia Tech Bears CB $3.1M
5. Logan Thomas Virginia Tech Bills TE $752.5K
6. Kendall Fuller Virginia Tech Redskins CB $737.1K
7. Antone Exum Virginia Tech Vikings FS $718.9K
8. Corey Fuller Virginia Tech Saints WR $690K
9. Dadi Nicolas Virginia Tech Chiefs OLB $579.8K
10. Chuck Clark Virginia Tech Ravens S $508.7K
11. Bucky Hodges Virginia Tech Vikings TE $384.4K
12. Isaiah Ford Virginia Tech Dolphins WR $367.6K
13. Ryan Malleck Virginia Tech Ravens TE $122.4K
14. Brandon Flowers Virginia Tech Chargers CB N/A
14. Darryl Tapp Virginia Tech Saints DE N/A
14. Kyshoen Jarrett Virginia Tech Redskins FS N/A

Wake Forest

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Kevin Johnson Wake Forest Texans CB $2.7M
2. Kyle Wilber Wake Forest Cowboys OLB $1.8M
3. Michael Campanaro Wake Forest Ravens WR $1M
4. Joe Looney Wake Forest Cowboys G $850K
5. Marquel Lee Wake Forest ILB $528.4K
6. Brandon Chubb Wake Forest Lions ILB $465K
7. Josh Banks Wake Forest Giants DT $348K