Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2023
What ACC schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2023?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clemson | 39 | $217M |
| 2. | North Carolina State | 21 | $107.6M |
| 3. | Pittsburgh | 21 | $103M |
| 4. | Louisville | 11 | $101.5M |
| 5. | Boston College | 15 | $99.3M |
| 6. | Virginia Tech | 20 | $98.7M |
| 7. | Florida State | 20 | $94.5M |
| 8. | Duke | 11 | $65.5M |
| 9. | Miami | 21 | $58.4M |
| 10. | Georgia Tech | 9 | $39.9M |
| 11. | North Carolina | 21 | $36.7M |
| 12. | Syracuse | 11 | $30.8M |
| 13. | Wake Forest | 12 | $30.4M |
| 14. | Virginia | 13 | $20.3M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Lindstrom | Boston College | Falcons | G | $20.5M |
| 2. | Harold Landry | Boston College | Titans | OLB | $17.5M |
| 3. | Justin Simmons | Boston College | Broncos | FS | $15.3M |
| 3. | Zach Allen | Boston College | Broncos | DE | $15.3M |
| 5. | Matt Milano | Boston College | Bills | OLB | $14.2M |
| 6. | Zion Johnson | Boston College | Rams | G | $3.7M |
| 7. | Zay Flowers | Boston College | Ravens | WR | $3.5M |
| 8. | Will Harris | Boston College | Lions | S | $2.6M |
| 9. | A.J. Dillon | Boston College | Packers | RB | $1.3M |
| 10. | Hunter Long | Boston College | Rams | TE | $1.2M |
| 11. | Isaac Yiadom | Boston College | Saints | CB | $1.2M |
| 12. | John Johnson | Boston College | Rams | SS | $1.1M |
| 12. | Tommy Sweeney | Boston College | Giants | TE | $1.1M |
| 14. | Isaiah McDuffie | Boston College | Packers | LB | $902.7K |
| 15. | Kevin Pierre-Louis | Boston College | Texans | OLB | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Deshaun Watson | Clemson | Browns | QB | $46M |
| 2. | Dexter Lawrence | Clemson | Giants | DT | $21.9M |
| 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. | DeAndre Hopkins | Clemson | Titans | WR | $13M |
| 8. | Trevor Lawrence | Clemson | Jaguars | QB | $9.2M |
| 9. | Isaiah Simmons | Clemson | Giants | 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. | Travis Etienne | Clemson | Jaguars | RB | $3.2M |
| 14. | Myles Murphy | Clemson | Bengals | DE | $3.1M |
| 15. | Bryan Bresee | Clemson | Saints | DT | $3.1M |
| 16. | Bradley Pinion | Clemson | Falcons | P | $2.9M |
| 17. | Clelin Ferrell | Clemson | 49ers | DE | $2.5M |
| 18. | Tyler Shatley | Clemson | Jaguars | G | $2.4M |
| 19. | Tee Higgins | Clemson | Bengals | WR | $2.2M |
| 20. | Andrew Booth Jr. | Clemson | Vikings | CB | $2.1M |
| 21. | Ray-Ray McCloud | Clemson | 49ers | WR | $2M |
| 22. | Jackson Carman | Clemson | Bengals | T | $1.9M |
| 23. | DeShawn Williams | Clemson | Panthers | DE | $1.8M |
| 24. | Carlos Watkins | Clemson | Cardinals | DE | $1.7M |
| 25. | Trenton Simpson | Clemson | Ravens | LB | $1.4M |
| 26. | Shaq Lawson | Clemson | Bills | DE | $1.3M |
| 27. | Trayvon Mullen | Clemson | Ravens | CB | $1.1M |
| 28. | K.J. Henry | Clemson | Commanders | DE | $1M |
| 29. | Jordan McFadden | Clemson | Rams | G | $1M |
| 30. | Davis Allen | Clemson | Rams | TE | $1M |
| 31. | John Simpson | Clemson | Ravens | G | $1M |
| 31. | Tanner Muse | Clemson | Rams | OLB | $1M |
| 33. | K'Von Wallace | Clemson | Cardinals | S | $1M |
| 34. | Baylon Spector | Clemson | Bills | LB | $940.9K |
| 35. | Albert Huggins | Clemson | Falcons | DT | $940K |
| 36. | Justyn Ross | Clemson | Chiefs | WR | $853.3K |
| 37. | Tremayne Anchrum | Clemson | Rams | G | $842.6K |
| 38. | Mario Goodrich | Clemson | Eagles | CB | $832.5K |
| 39. | Sammy Watkins | Clemson | Ravens | WR | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Jones | Duke | Giants | QB | $40M |
| 2. | Laken Tomlinson | Duke | Jets | G | $13.3M |
| 3. | Lucas Patrick | Duke | Bears | G | $4M |
| 4. | Thomas Hennessy | Duke | Jets | LS | $1.5M |
| 5. | Jamison Crowder | Duke | Commanders | WR | $1.2M |
| 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. | Josh Blackwell | Duke | Bears | CB | $870K |
| 11. | Deon Jackson | Duke | Colts | RB | $808.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derwin James | Florida State | Rams | S | $19.1M |
| 2. | Jalen Ramsey | Florida State | Dolphins | CB | $18.3M |
| 3. | Josh Sweat | Florida State | Eagles | DE | $13.3M |
| 4. | DeMarcus Walker | Florida State | Bears | DE | $7M |
| 4. | Dalvin Cook | Florida State | Jets | RB | $7M |
| 6. | Graham Gano | Florida State | Giants | K | $5.5M |
| 7. | Jameis Winston | Florida State | Saints | QB | $4M |
| 8. | Brian Burns | Florida State | Panthers | DE | $3.4M |
| 9. | Jermaine Johnson | Florida State | Jets | DE | $3.3M |
| 10. | Dustin Hopkins | Florida State | Browns | K | $3M |
| 11. | Asante Samuel Jr. | Florida State | Rams | CB | $1.8M |
| 12. | Ronald Darby | Florida State | Ravens | CB | $1.7M |
| 13. | Cam Akers | Florida State | Rams | RB | $1.5M |
| 14. | Mario Edwards | Florida State | Seahawks | DE | $1.3M |
| 15. | Derrick Nnadi | Florida State | Chiefs | DT | $1.2M |
| 16. | Jammie Robinson | Florida State | Panthers | S | $1M |
| 17. | Roderick Johnson | Florida State | Eagles | T | $1M |
| 18. | Hamsah Nasirildeen | Florida State | Jets | S | $882.5K |
| 19. | LaMarcus Joyner | Florida State | Jets | FS | N/A |
| 19. | P.J. Williams | Florida State | Saints | CB | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Darren Waller | Georgia Tech | Giants | TE | $17M |
| 2. | Shaq Mason | Georgia Tech | Texans | G | $12M |
| 3. | Harrison Butker | Georgia Tech | Chiefs | K | $4.1M |
| 4. | Keion White | Georgia Tech | Patriots | DE | $1.9M |
| 5. | Adam Gotsis | Georgia Tech | Jaguars | DE | $1.4M |
| 6. | Tyler Davis | Georgia Tech | Packers | TE | $1M |
| 7. | Jordan Mason | Georgia Tech | 49ers | RB | $856.7K |
| 8. | Juanyeh Thomas | Georgia Tech | Cowboys | S | $832.5K |
| 9. | Devin Cochran | Georgia Tech | Bengals | T | $750K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lamar Jackson | Louisville | Ravens | QB | $52M |
| 2. | Jaire Alexander | Louisville | Packers | CB | $21M |
| 3. | Sheldon Rankins | Louisville | Texans | DT | $9.8M |
| 4. | DeVante Parker | Louisville | Patriots | WR | $5.4M |
| 5. | Mekhi Becton | Louisville | Jets | RT | $4.6M |
| 6. | Teddy Bridgewater | Louisville | Lions | QB | $3M |
| 7. | TuTu Atwell | Louisville | Rams | WR | $1.5M |
| 8. | YaYa Diaby | Louisville | Buccaneers | DE | $1.4M |
| 9. | Yasir Abdullah | Louisville | Jaguars | LB | $1.1M |
| 10. | Kei'Trel Clark | Louisville | Cardinals | CB | $1M |
| 11. | Dez Fitzpatrick | Louisville | Steelers | WR | $870K |
| 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 | Falcons | DE | $7M |
| 4. | Jaelan Phillips | Miami | Dolphins | DE | $3.5M |
| 5. | Braxton Berrios | Miami | Dolphins | WR | $3.5M |
| 6. | Greg Rousseau | Miami | Bills | DE | $2.9M |
| 7. | Denzel Perryman | Miami | Texans | ILB | $2.6M |
| 8. | Jon Feliciano | Miami | 49ers | C | $2.3M |
| 9. | Travis Homer | Miami | Bears | RB | $2M |
| 10. | Tyrique Stevenson | Miami | Bears | CB | $1.6M |
| 11. | Jimmy Graham | Miami | Saints | TE | $1.3M |
| 12. | Will Mallory | Miami | Colts | TE | $1M |
| 13. | D.J. Ivey | Miami | Bengals | CB | $980.2K |
| 14. | Brevin Jordan | Miami | Texans | TE | $958K |
| 15. | Shaq Quarterman | Miami | Jaguars | LB | $947.4K |
| 15. | DeeJay Dallas | Miami | Seahawks | RB | $947.4K |
| 17. | Michael Jackson | Miami | Seahawks | CB | $940K |
| 17. | Dee Delaney | Miami | Buccaneers | CB | $940K |
| 19. | Lou Hedley | Miami | Saints | P | $900K |
| 20. | K.J. Osborn | Miami | Vikings | WR | $890.7K |
| 21. | DJ Scaife | Miami | Texans | G | $750K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cole Holcomb | North Carolina | Steelers | LB | $6M |
| 2. | Mitchell Trubisky | North Carolina | Steelers | QB | $5.6M |
| 3. | M.J. Stewart | North Carolina | Texans | SS | $3M |
| 3. | James Hurst | North Carolina | Saints | RT | $3M |
| 5. | Mack Hollins | North Carolina | Falcons | WR | $2.5M |
| 6. | Javonte Williams | North Carolina | Broncos | RB | $2.2M |
| 7. | Josh Downs | North Carolina | Colts | WR | $1.4M |
| 8. | Joshua Ezeudu | North Carolina | Giants | G | $1.4M |
| 9. | Dyami Brown | North Carolina | Commanders | WR | $1.2M |
| 10. | Michael Carter | North Carolina | Jets | RB | $1.1M |
| 11. | Asim Richards | North Carolina | Cowboys | T | $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. | Antoine Green | North Carolina | Lions | WR | $989.2K |
| 16. | Marcus McKethan | North Carolina | Giants | G | $984.1K |
| 17. | Chazz Surratt | North Carolina | Jets | LB | $942.5K |
| 18. | Kyler McMichael | North Carolina | Cardinals | CB | $832.5K |
| 19. | Jalen Dalton | North Carolina | Panthers | DE | $787.5K |
| 20. | Jake Bargas | North Carolina | Saints | TE | $750K |
| 21. | Robert Quinn | North Carolina | Eagles | DE | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bradley Chubb | North Carolina State | Dolphins | OLB | $22M |
| 2. | Joe Thuney | North Carolina State | Chiefs | G | $16M |
| 3. | Jakobi Meyers | North Carolina State | Raiders | WR | $11M |
| 4. | B.J. Hill | North Carolina State | Bengals | DT | $10M |
| 5. | Jacoby Brissett | North Carolina State | Commanders | QB | $8M |
| 6. | Ikem Ekwonu | North Carolina State | Panthers | T | $6.9M |
| 7. | Germaine Pratt | North Carolina State | Bengals | LB | $6.8M |
| 8. | Justin Jones | North Carolina State | Bears | DT | $6M |
| 9. | Garrett Bradbury | North Carolina State | Vikings | C | $5.3M |
| 10. | Nyheim Hines | North Carolina State | Bills | RB | $4.5M |
| 11. | A.J. Cole | North Carolina State | Raiders | P | $3M |
| 12. | Alim McNeill | North Carolina State | Lions | DT | $1.3M |
| 13. | Kentavius Street | North Carolina State | Eagles | DE | $1.3M |
| 14. | Chandler Zavala | North Carolina State | Panthers | G | $1.2M |
| 15. | Larrell Murchison | North Carolina State | Rams | DT | $952.5K |
| 16. | Trenton Gill | North Carolina State | Bears | P | $934.3K |
| 17. | Drake Thomas | North Carolina State | Seahawks | LB | $903.3K |
| 18. | Derrek Pitts | North Carolina State | Buccaneers | CB | $898.7K |
| 19. | James Smith-Williams | North Carolina State | Commanders | DE | $848.2K |
| 20. | Josh Jones | North Carolina State | Seahawks | S | N/A |
| 20. | Juston Burris | North Carolina State | Panthers | S | N/A |
| 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. | James Conner | Pittsburgh | Cardinals | RB | $7M |
| 6. | Jordan Whitehead | Pittsburgh | Jets | S | $5.3M |
| 7. | Calijah Kancey | Pittsburgh | Buccaneers | DT | $3.6M |
| 8. | Kenny Pickett | Pittsburgh | Steelers | QB | $3.5M |
| 9. | K'Waun Williams | Pittsburgh | Broncos | CB | $2.6M |
| 10. | Dane Jackson | Pittsburgh | Bills | CB | $2M |
| 11. | Nathan Peterman | Pittsburgh | Bears | QB | $1.2M |
| 12. | Patrick Jones | Pittsburgh | Vikings | DE | $1.2M |
| 13. | Carter Warren | Pittsburgh | Jets | T | $1.1M |
| 14. | Damarri Mathis | Pittsburgh | Broncos | CB | $1.1M |
| 15. | Israel Abanikanda | Pittsburgh | Jets | RB | $1M |
| 16. | SirVocea Dennis | Pittsburgh | Buccaneers | LB | $1M |
| 17. | Rashad Weaver | Pittsburgh | Titans | DE | $1M |
| 18. | Jason Pinnock | Pittsburgh | Giants | CB | $937.6K |
| 19. | Damar Hamlin | Pittsburgh | Bills | S | $910.1K |
| 20. | Cal Adomitis | Pittsburgh | Bengals | LS | $870K |
| 21. | Andy Lee | Pittsburgh | Cardinals | P | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chandler Jones | Syracuse | Raiders | DE | $17M |
| 2. | Zaire Franklin | Syracuse | Colts | OLB | $3.3M |
| 3. | Matthew Bergeron | Syracuse | Falcons | T | $2.2M |
| 4. | Riley Dixon | Syracuse | Broncos | P | $1.8M |
| 5. | Garrett Williams | Syracuse | Cardinals | CB | $1.4M |
| 6. | Andre Cisco | Syracuse | Jaguars | S | $1.3M |
| 7. | Ifeatu Melifonwu | Syracuse | Lions | CB | $1.2M |
| 8. | Kingsley Jonathan | Syracuse | Bills | DT | $929.3K |
| 9. | Sean Tucker | Syracuse | Buccaneers | RB | $898.3K |
| 10. | Nolan Cooney | Syracuse | Cardinals | P | $750K |
| 11. | Justin Pugh | Syracuse | Cardinals | G | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Juan Thornhill | Virginia | Browns | S | $7M |
| 2. | Morgan Moses | Virginia | Ravens | RT | $5M |
| 3. | Rodney McLeod | Virginia | Browns | FS | $1.3M |
| 4. | Olamide Zaccheaus | Virginia | Eagles | WR | $1.2M |
| 5. | Brent Urban | Virginia | Ravens | DE | $1.2M |
| 6. | Dontayvion Wicks | Virginia | Packers | WR | $1M |
| 7. | Anthony Johnson Jr. | Virginia | Packers | CB | $980.9K |
| 8. | Bryce Hall | Virginia | Jets | CB | $902.7K |
| 9. | Joe Reed | Virginia | Bears | WR | $870K |
| 10. | Ra'Shaun Henry | Virginia | Seahawks | WR | $750K |
| 11. | Bryce Perkins | Virginia | Rams | QB | N/A |
| 11. | Micah Kiser | Virginia | Raiders | ILB | N/A |
| 11. | Oday Aboushi | Virginia | Rams | G | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tremaine Edmunds | Virginia Tech | Bears | ILB | $18M |
| 2. | Wyatt Teller | Virginia Tech | Browns | G | $14.2M |
| 3. | Duane Brown | Virginia Tech | Jets | LT | $10M |
| 3. | Kendall Fuller | Virginia Tech | Commanders | CB | $10M |
| 5. | Logan Thomas | Virginia Tech | Commanders | TE | $8M |
| 6. | Tyrod Taylor | Virginia Tech | Giants | QB | $5.5M |
| 7. | Chuck Clark | Virginia Tech | Jets | S | $5.1M |
| 8. | Tim Settle | Virginia Tech | Bills | DT | $4.5M |
| 9. | Yosh Nijman | Virginia Tech | Packers | T | $4.3M |
| 10. | Caleb Farley | Virginia Tech | Titans | CB | $3.4M |
| 11. | Christian Darrisaw | Virginia Tech | Vikings | T | $3.3M |
| 12. | Brandon Facyson | Virginia Tech | Raiders | CB | $3.3M |
| 13. | Terrell Edmunds | Virginia Tech | Eagles | S | $2M |
| 14. | Divine Deablo | Virginia Tech | Raiders | LB | $1.2M |
| 15. | Joey Slye | Virginia Tech | Commanders | K | $1.2M |
| 16. | Greg Stroman | Virginia Tech | Bears | CB | $1.1M |
| 17. | James Mitchell | Virginia Tech | Lions | TE | $975.6K |
| 18. | Amaré Barno | Virginia Tech | Panthers | DE | $961.4K |
| 19. | Khalil Herbert | Virginia Tech | Bears | RB | $902.7K |
| 20. | Raheem Blackshear | Virginia Tech | Panthers | RB | $787.5K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jessie Bates III | Wake Forest | Falcons | S | $16M |
| 2. | Phil Haynes | Wake Forest | Seahawks | G | $4M |
| 3. | Carlos Basham Jr. | Wake Forest | Giants | DE | $1.4M |
| 4. | Kobie Turner | Wake Forest | Rams | DT | $1.3M |
| 5. | Zach Tom | Wake Forest | Packers | T | $1M |
| 6. | Greg Dortch | Wake Forest | Cardinals | WR | $1M |
| 6. | Essang Bassey | Wake Forest | Broncos | CB | $1M |
| 8. | A.T. Perry | Wake Forest | Saints | WR | $1M |
| 9. | Ja'Sir Taylor | Wake Forest | Rams | CB | $948K |
| 10. | Justin Strnad | Wake Forest | Broncos | LB | $883.2K |
| 11. | Justin Herron | Wake Forest | Raiders | T | $866.9K |
| 12. | Luke Masterson | Wake Forest | Raiders | LB | $856.7K |