Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2022
What ACC schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2022?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clemson | 32 | $205.9M |
| 2. | Florida State | 21 | $133.7M |
| 3. | Boston College | 17 | $103.4M |
| 4. | Pittsburgh | 17 | $97.8M |
| 5. | Virginia Tech | 22 | $85.9M |
| 6. | North Carolina State | 17 | $74.1M |
| 7. | Miami | 22 | $62.8M |
| 8. | Louisville | 8 | $50.3M |
| 9. | North Carolina | 18 | $43.1M |
| 10. | Syracuse | 9 | $35.4M |
| 11. | Georgia Tech | 8 | $34.5M |
| 12. | Duke | 12 | $32.8M |
| 13. | Wake Forest | 11 | $24M |
| 14. | Virginia | 9 | $15.1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matt Ryan | Boston College | Colts | QB | $30M |
| 2. | Harold Landry | Boston College | Titans | OLB | $17.5M |
| 3. | Justin Simmons | Boston College | Broncos | FS | $15.3M |
| 4. | John Johnson | Boston College | Browns | SS | $11.3M |
| 5. | Matt Milano | Boston College | Bills | OLB | $10.4M |
| 6. | Zion Johnson | Boston College | Rams | G | $3.7M |
| 7. | Chris Lindstrom | Boston College | Falcons | G | $3.7M |
| 8. | Kevin Pierre-Louis | Boston College | Texans | OLB | $2.9M |
| 9. | A.J. Dillon | Boston College | Packers | RB | $1.3M |
| 10. | Hunter Long | Boston College | Dolphins | TE | $1.2M |
| 11. | Zach Allen | Boston College | Cardinals | DE | $1.1M |
| 12. | Isaac Yiadom | Boston College | Texans | CB | $1M |
| 13. | Will Harris | Boston College | Lions | S | $931K |
| 14. | Isaiah McDuffie | Boston College | Packers | LB | $902.7K |
| 15. | Isaiah Graham-Mobley | Boston College | Panthers | OLB | $858.3K |
| 16. | Jeff Smith | Boston College | Jets | WR | $780K |
| 17. | Tommy Sweeney | Boston College | Bills | TE | $654K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Deshaun Watson | Clemson | Browns | QB | $46M |
| 2. | DeAndre Hopkins | Clemson | Cardinals | WR | $27.3M |
| 3. | Mike Williams | Clemson | Rams | WR | $20M |
| 4. | Grady Jarrett | Clemson | Falcons | DT | $16.8M |
| 5. | Hunter Renfrow | Clemson | Raiders | WR | $16.2M |
| 6. | D.J. Reader | Clemson | Bengals | DT | $13.3M |
| 7. | Trevor Lawrence | Clemson | Jaguars | QB | $9.2M |
| 8. | Clelin Ferrell | Clemson | Raiders | DE | $7.8M |
| 9. | Isaiah Simmons | Clemson | Cardinals | LB | $5.2M |
| 10. | Jayron Kearse | Clemson | Cowboys | S | $5M |
| 11. | Christian Wilkins | Clemson | Dolphins | DT | $3.9M |
| 12. | A.J. Terrell | Clemson | Falcons | CB | $3.6M |
| 13. | Dexter Lawrence | Clemson | Giants | DT | $3.3M |
| 14. | Travis Etienne | Clemson | Jaguars | RB | $3.2M |
| 15. | Tyler Shatley | Clemson | Jaguars | G | $2.4M |
| 16. | Tee Higgins | Clemson | Bengals | WR | $2.2M |
| 17. | Andrew Booth Jr. | Clemson | Vikings | CB | $2.1M |
| 18. | Ray-Ray McCloud | Clemson | 49ers | WR | $2M |
| 19. | Jackson Carman | Clemson | Bengals | T | $1.9M |
| 20. | Sammy Watkins | Clemson | Packers | WR | $1.9M |
| 21. | Trayvon Mullen | Clemson | Cardinals | CB | $1.8M |
| 22. | Amari Rodgers | Clemson | Packers | WR | $1.2M |
| 23. | Shaq Lawson | Clemson | Bills | DE | $1.2M |
| 24. | DeShawn Williams | Clemson | Broncos | DE | $1.2M |
| 25. | Bradley Pinion | Clemson | Falcons | P | $1.1M |
| 26. | John Simpson | Clemson | Raiders | G | $1M |
| 27. | K'Von Wallace | Clemson | Eagles | S | $1M |
| 28. | Baylon Spector | Clemson | Bills | LB | $940.9K |
| 29. | Justyn Ross | Clemson | Chiefs | WR | $853.3K |
| 30. | Albert Huggins | Clemson | Saints | DT | $850K |
| 31. | Tremayne Anchrum | Clemson | Rams | G | $842.6K |
| 32. | Austin Bryant | Clemson | Lions | DE | $812.5K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Laken Tomlinson | Duke | Jets | G | $13.3M |
| 2. | Daniel Jones | Duke | Giants | QB | $6.4M |
| 3. | Lucas Patrick | Duke | Bears | C | $4M |
| 4. | Jamison Crowder | Duke | Bills | WR | $2M |
| 5. | Thomas Hennessy | Duke | Jets | LS | $1.1M |
| 6. | Chris Rumph II | Duke | Rams | DE | $1.1M |
| 7. | Michael Carter | Duke | Jets | CB | $952.2K |
| 8. | Noah Gray | Duke | Chiefs | TE | $948.4K |
| 9. | Victor Dimukeje | Duke | Cardinals | OLB | $910.5K |
| 10. | Devery Hamilton | Duke | Giants | T | $711.5K |
| 11. | Josh Blackwell | Duke | Bears | CB | $705K |
| 12. | Deon Jackson | Duke | Colts | RB | $660K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jalen Ramsey | Florida State | Rams | CB | $20M |
| 2. | Derwin James | Florida State | Rams | S | $19.1M |
| 3. | Jameis Winston | Florida State | Saints | QB | $14M |
| 4. | Josh Sweat | Florida State | Eagles | DE | $13.3M |
| 5. | Dalvin Cook | Florida State | Vikings | RB | $12.6M |
| 6. | Rodney Hudson | Florida State | Cardinals | C | $10M |
| 6. | Ronald Darby | Florida State | Broncos | CB | $10M |
| 8. | Cameron Erving | Florida State | Panthers | T | $5M |
| 9. | Graham Gano | Florida State | Giants | K | $4.7M |
| 10. | Brian Burns | Florida State | Panthers | DE | $3.4M |
| 11. | Jermaine Johnson | Florida State | Jets | DE | $3.3M |
| 12. | Dustin Hopkins | Florida State | Rams | K | $3M |
| 13. | Derrick Nnadi | Florida State | Chiefs | DT | $2.8M |
| 14. | LaMarcus Joyner | Florida State | Jets | FS | $2.6M |
| 15. | P.J. Williams | Florida State | Saints | CB | $2.4M |
| 16. | Asante Samuel Jr. | Florida State | Rams | CB | $1.8M |
| 17. | Cam Akers | Florida State | Rams | RB | $1.5M |
| 18. | DeMarcus Walker | Florida State | Titans | DE | $1.2M |
| 19. | Bobby Hart | Florida State | Bills | RT | $1.2M |
| 20. | Joshua Kaindoh | Florida State | Chiefs | DE | $994.8K |
| 21. | Keir Thomas | Florida State | Rams | OLB | $854.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Darren Waller | Georgia Tech | Raiders | TE | $17M |
| 2. | Shaq Mason | Georgia Tech | Buccaneers | G | $9M |
| 3. | Harrison Butker | Georgia Tech | Chiefs | K | $4.1M |
| 4. | Adam Gotsis | Georgia Tech | Jaguars | DE | $1M |
| 5. | Tariq Carpenter | Georgia Tech | Packers | LB | $941.3K |
| 6. | Jordan Mason | Georgia Tech | 49ers | RB | $856.7K |
| 7. | Jack Coco | Georgia Tech | Packers | LS | $853.3K |
| 8. | Tyler Davis | Georgia Tech | Packers | TE | $780K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jaire Alexander | Louisville | Packers | CB | $21M |
| 2. | DeVante Parker | Louisville | Patriots | WR | $7.6M |
| 3. | Teddy Bridgewater | Louisville | Dolphins | QB | $6.5M |
| 4. | Sheldon Rankins | Louisville | Jets | DT | $5.5M |
| 5. | Mekhi Becton | Louisville | Jets | RT | $4.6M |
| 6. | Lamar Jackson | Louisville | Ravens | QB | $2.4M |
| 7. | TuTu Atwell | Louisville | Rams | WR | $1.5M |
| 8. | Geron Christian | Louisville | Chiefs | T | $1.2M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | David Njoku | Miami | Browns | TE | $13.7M |
| 2. | Rayshawn Jenkins | Miami | Jaguars | S | $8.8M |
| 3. | Calais Campbell | Miami | Ravens | DE | $6.3M |
| 4. | Braxton Berrios | Miami | Jets | WR | $6M |
| 5. | Al-Quadin Muhammad | Miami | Bears | DE | $4M |
| 6. | Jaelan Phillips | Miami | Dolphins | DE | $3.5M |
| 7. | Denzel Perryman | Miami | Raiders | ILB | $3M |
| 8. | Greg Rousseau | Miami | Bills | DE | $2.9M |
| 9. | Artie Burns | Miami | Seahawks | CB | $2M |
| 10. | Pat O'Donnell | Miami | Packers | P | $2M |
| 11. | Deon Bush | Miami | Chiefs | S | $1.2M |
| 12. | Phillip Dorsett | Miami | Texans | WR | $1.1M |
| 13. | Brevin Jordan | Miami | Texans | TE | $958K |
| 14. | Shaq Quarterman | Miami | Jaguars | LB | $947.4K |
| 14. | DeeJay Dallas | Miami | Seahawks | RB | $947.4K |
| 16. | Jonathan Ford | Miami | Packers | DT | $940.3K |
| 17. | K.J. Osborn | Miami | Vikings | WR | $890.7K |
| 18. | Jonathan Garvin | Miami | Packers | OLB | $843.6K |
| 19. | Michael Jackson | Miami | Seahawks | CB | $825K |
| 20. | Dee Delaney | Miami | Buccaneers | CB | $780K |
| 21. | Jaquan Johnson | Miami | Bills | S | $676.1K |
| 22. | Travis Homer | Miami | Seahawks | RB | $665.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Quinn | North Carolina | Bears | DE | $14M |
| 2. | Mitchell Trubisky | North Carolina | Steelers | QB | $7.1M |
| 3. | James Hurst | North Carolina | Saints | RT | $3M |
| 4. | M.J. Stewart | North Carolina | Texans | CB | $2.3M |
| 5. | Javonte Williams | North Carolina | Broncos | RB | $2.2M |
| 6. | Mack Hollins | North Carolina | Raiders | WR | $2M |
| 7. | Joshua Ezeudu | North Carolina | Giants | G | $1.4M |
| 8. | Giovani Bernard | North Carolina | Buccaneers | RB | $1.3M |
| 9. | Dyami Brown | North Carolina | Commanders | WR | $1.2M |
| 10. | Andre Smith | North Carolina | Bills | ILB | $1.2M |
| 11. | Michael Carter | North Carolina | Jets | RB | $1.1M |
| 12. | Sam Howell | North Carolina | Commanders | QB | $1M |
| 13. | Charlie Heck | North Carolina | Texans | G | $1M |
| 14. | Ty Chandler | North Carolina | Vikings | RB | $989.7K |
| 15. | Marcus McKethan | North Carolina | Giants | G | $984.1K |
| 16. | Tomon Fox | North Carolina | Giants | LB | $856.7K |
| 17. | Antonio Williams | North Carolina | Giants | RB | $792.5K |
| 18. | Cole Holcomb | North Carolina | Commanders | LB | $688.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joe Thuney | North Carolina State | Chiefs | G | $16M |
| 2. | B.J. Hill | North Carolina State | Bengals | DT | $10M |
| 3. | Ikem Ekwonu | North Carolina State | Panthers | T | $6.9M |
| 4. | Bradley Chubb | North Carolina State | Broncos | OLB | $6.8M |
| 5. | Nyheim Hines | North Carolina State | Colts | RB | $6.2M |
| 6. | Justin Jones | North Carolina State | Bears | DT | $6M |
| 7. | Jacoby Brissett | North Carolina State | Browns | QB | $4.7M |
| 8. | Jakobi Meyers | North Carolina State | Patriots | WR | $4M |
| 9. | Garrett Bradbury | North Carolina State | Vikings | C | $3.2M |
| 10. | A.J. Cole | North Carolina State | Raiders | P | $3M |
| 11. | Alim McNeill | North Carolina State | Lions | DT | $1.3M |
| 12. | Kentavius Street | North Carolina State | Saints | DE | $1.3M |
| 13. | Josh Jones | North Carolina State | Seahawks | S | $1.1M |
| 14. | Germaine Pratt | North Carolina State | Bengals | LB | $1M |
| 15. | Trenton Gill | North Carolina State | Bears | P | $934.3K |
| 16. | Ricky Person Jr. | North Carolina State | Ravens | RB | $855K |
| 17. | James Smith-Williams | North Carolina State | Commanders | DE | $848.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aaron Donald | Pittsburgh | Rams | DT | $31.7M |
| 2. | Brian O'Neill | Pittsburgh | Vikings | T | $18.5M |
| 3. | Tyler Boyd | Pittsburgh | Bengals | WR | $10.8M |
| 4. | Avonte Maddox | Pittsburgh | Eagles | CB | $7.5M |
| 5. | Jordan Whitehead | Pittsburgh | Jets | S | $7.3M |
| 6. | James Conner | Pittsburgh | Cardinals | RB | $7M |
| 7. | Kenny Pickett | Pittsburgh | Steelers | QB | $3.5M |
| 8. | K'Waun Williams | Pittsburgh | Broncos | CB | $2.6M |
| 9. | Andy Lee | Pittsburgh | Cardinals | P | $1.5M |
| 10. | Patrick Jones | Pittsburgh | Vikings | DE | $1.2M |
| 11. | Damarri Mathis | Pittsburgh | Broncos | CB | $1.1M |
| 12. | Rashad Weaver | Pittsburgh | Titans | DE | $1M |
| 13. | Jason Pinnock | Pittsburgh | Giants | CB | $937.6K |
| 14. | Damar Hamlin | Pittsburgh | Bills | S | $910.1K |
| 15. | Dane Jackson | Pittsburgh | Bills | CB | $855K |
| 16. | Cal Adomitis | Pittsburgh | Bengals | LS | $705K |
| 16. | D.J. Turner | Pittsburgh | Raiders | WR | $705K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chandler Jones | Syracuse | Raiders | DE | $17M |
| 2. | Justin Pugh | Syracuse | Cardinals | G | $9M |
| 3. | Zaire Franklin | Syracuse | Colts | OLB | $3.3M |
| 4. | Andre Cisco | Syracuse | Jaguars | S | $1.3M |
| 5. | Ifeatu Melifonwu | Syracuse | Lions | CB | $1.2M |
| 6. | Riley Dixon | Syracuse | Rams | P | $1M |
| 7. | Alton Robinson | Syracuse | Seahawks | DE | $911.6K |
| 8. | Kingsley Jonathan | Syracuse | Bears | DT | $856.7K |
| 9. | Trill Williams | Syracuse | Dolphins | CB | $808.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Morgan Moses | Virginia | Ravens | RT | $5M |
| 2. | Olamide Zaccheaus | Virginia | Falcons | WR | $2.4M |
| 3. | Rodney McLeod | Virginia | Colts | FS | $1.8M |
| 4. | Juan Thornhill | Virginia | Chiefs | S | $1.2M |
| 5. | Brent Urban | Virginia | Ravens | DE | $1.1M |
| 6. | Micah Kiser | Virginia | Raiders | ILB | $1.1M |
| 7. | Bryce Hall | Virginia | Jets | CB | $902.7K |
| 8. | Joey Blount | Virginia | Seahawks | S | $857.7K |
| 9. | Bryce Perkins | Virginia | Rams | QB | $742.5K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wyatt Teller | Virginia Tech | Browns | G | $14.2M |
| 2. | Duane Brown | Virginia Tech | Jets | LT | $10M |
| 2. | Kendall Fuller | Virginia Tech | Commanders | CB | $10M |
| 4. | Logan Thomas | Virginia Tech | Commanders | TE | $8M |
| 5. | Tyrod Taylor | Virginia Tech | Giants | QB | $5.5M |
| 6. | Chuck Clark | Virginia Tech | Ravens | S | $5.1M |
| 7. | Tim Settle | Virginia Tech | Bills | DT | $4.5M |
| 8. | Brandon Facyson | Virginia Tech | Colts | CB | $3.8M |
| 9. | Caleb Farley | Virginia Tech | Titans | CB | $3.4M |
| 10. | Christian Darrisaw | Virginia Tech | Vikings | T | $3.3M |
| 11. | Tremaine Edmunds | Virginia Tech | Bills | ILB | $3.2M |
| 12. | Terrell Edmunds | Virginia Tech | Steelers | S | $2.5M |
| 13. | Kyle Fuller | Virginia Tech | Ravens | CB | $2.5M |
| 14. | Joey Slye | Virginia Tech | Commanders | K | $2.4M |
| 15. | Divine Deablo | Virginia Tech | Raiders | LB | $1.2M |
| 16. | James Mitchell | Virginia Tech | Lions | TE | $975.6K |
| 17. | Amaré Barno | Virginia Tech | Panthers | DE | $961.4K |
| 18. | Luke Tenuta | Virginia Tech | Colts | T | $953.2K |
| 19. | Lecitus Smith | Virginia Tech | Cardinals | G | $948K |
| 20. | Khalil Herbert | Virginia Tech | Bears | RB | $902.7K |
| 21. | Tae Daley | Virginia Tech | Cardinals | S | $853.3K |
| 22. | Yosh Nijman | Virginia Tech | Packers | T | $540K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jessie Bates III | Wake Forest | Bengals | S | $12.9M |
| 2. | Phil Haynes | Wake Forest | Seahawks | G | $2.5M |
| 3. | Carlos Basham Jr. | Wake Forest | Bills | DE | $1.4M |
| 4. | Zach Tom | Wake Forest | Packers | T | $1M |
| 5. | Ja'Sir Taylor | Wake Forest | Rams | CB | $948K |
| 6. | John Wolford | Wake Forest | Rams | QB | $895K |
| 7. | Justin Strnad | Wake Forest | Broncos | LB | $883.2K |
| 8. | Justin Herron | Wake Forest | Patriots | T | $866.9K |
| 9. | Luiji Vilain | Wake Forest | Vikings | LB | $860K |
| 10. | Luke Masterson | Wake Forest | Raiders | LB | $856.7K |
| 11. | Greg Dortch | Wake Forest | Cardinals | WR | $780K |