Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2023
What Big 12 schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2023?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oklahoma | 35 | $243.6M |
| 2. | Texas | 35 | $88.4M |
| 3. | Texas Tech | 12 | $85.8M |
| 4. | BYU | 18 | $61.8M |
| 5. | Cincinnati | 21 | $58.1M |
| 6. | West Virginia | 13 | $56.2M |
| 7. | Kansas State | 15 | $54.4M |
| 8. | TCU | 21 | $47.2M |
| 9. | Houston | 16 | $45.6M |
| 10. | Baylor | 15 | $36.4M |
| 11. | Oklahoma State | 19 | $35.8M |
| 12. | Iowa State | 10 | $29.4M |
| 13. | UCF | 13 | $25M |
| 14. | Kansas | 2 | $6M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fred Warner | BYU | 49ers | ILB | $19M |
| 2. | Taysom Hill | BYU | Saints | TE | $10M |
| 3. | Zach Wilson | BYU | Jets | QB | $8.8M |
| 4. | Michael Davis | BYU | Rams | CB | $8.4M |
| 5. | Jamaal Williams | BYU | Saints | RB | $4M |
| 6. | Sione Takitaki | BYU | Browns | LB | $2.4M |
| 7. | Brady Christensen | BYU | Panthers | G | $1.3M |
| 8. | Blake Freeland | BYU | Colts | T | $1.2M |
| 9. | Jaren Hall | BYU | Vikings | QB | $1M |
| 10. | Puka Nacua | BYU | Rams | WR | $1M |
| 11. | Tyler Allgeier | BYU | Falcons | RB | $998.5K |
| 12. | Zayne Anderson | BYU | Packers | S | $997.5K |
| 13. | Chris Brooks | BYU | Dolphins | RB | $899K |
| 14. | Dax Milne | BYU | Commanders | WR | $889.3K |
| 15. | Khyiris Tonga | BYU | Vikings | DT | $825K |
| 16. | Daniel Sorensen | BYU | Saints | SS | N/A |
| 16. | Harvey Langi | BYU | Raiders | ILB | N/A |
| 16. | Kyle Van Noy | BYU | Rams | ILB | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Xavien Howard | Baylor | Dolphins | CB | $18M |
| 2. | Andrew Billings | Baylor | Bears | DT | $2.8M |
| 3. | Jalen Pitre | Baylor | Texans | S | $2.2M |
| 4. | Tyquan Thornton | Baylor | Patriots | WR | $1.8M |
| 5. | JaMycal Hasty | Baylor | Jaguars | RB | $1.5M |
| 6. | Siaki Ika | Baylor | Browns | DT | $1.4M |
| 7. | JT Woods | Baylor | Rams | S | $1.3M |
| 8. | Jon Weeks | Baylor | Texans | LS | $1.3M |
| 9. | Ross Matiscik | Baylor | Jaguars | LS | $1.3M |
| 10. | Terrel Bernard | Baylor | Bills | LB | $1.3M |
| 11. | James Lynch | Baylor | Vikings | DT | $996.5K |
| 12. | Grayland Arnold | Baylor | Texans | CB | $952.5K |
| 13. | Ben Sims | Baylor | Packers | TE | $901.7K |
| 14. | Xavier Newman-Johnson | Baylor | Titans | G | $787.5K |
| 15. | Clay Johnston | Baylor | Bengals | LB | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Travis Kelce | Cincinnati | Chiefs | TE | $14.3M |
| 2. | Jason Kelce | Cincinnati | Eagles | C | $14.3M |
| 3. | Ahmad Gardner | Cincinnati | Jets | CB | $8.4M |
| 4. | Alec Pierce | Cincinnati | Colts | WR | $1.7M |
| 5. | Mike Boone | Cincinnati | Texans | RB | $1.6M |
| 6. | Bryan Cook | Cincinnati | Chiefs | S | $1.5M |
| 7. | Desmond Ridder | Cincinnati | Falcons | QB | $1.3M |
| 8. | Tre Tucker | Cincinnati | Raiders | WR | $1.3M |
| 9. | Chris Moore | Cincinnati | Titans | WR | $1.3M |
| 10. | Myjai Sanders | Cincinnati | Cardinals | DE | $1.3M |
| 11. | Eric Wilson | Cincinnati | Packers | OLB | $1.2M |
| 12. | Josiah Deguara | Cincinnati | Packers | TE | $1.1M |
| 13. | Tyler Scott | Cincinnati | Bears | WR | $1.1M |
| 14. | Coby Bryant | Cincinnati | Seahawks | CB | $1.1M |
| 15. | James Hudson | Cincinnati | Browns | T | $1.1M |
| 16. | Josh Whyle | Cincinnati | Titans | TE | $1M |
| 17. | Jerome Ford | Cincinnati | Browns | RB | $995.5K |
| 18. | Darrick Forrest | Cincinnati | Commanders | S | $947.8K |
| 19. | Ivan Pace | Cincinnati | Vikings | LB | $905K |
| 20. | Leonard Taylor | Cincinnati | Jaguars | TE | $900K |
| 21. | Curtis Brooks | Cincinnati | Commanders | DT | $750K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ed Oliver | Houston | Bills | DT | $17M |
| 2. | Tyus Bowser | Houston | Ravens | OLB | $5.5M |
| 3. | Elandon Roberts | Houston | Steelers | OLB | $3.5M |
| 4. | Payton Turner | Houston | Saints | DE | $3.1M |
| 5. | Case Keenum | Houston | Texans | QB | $3.1M |
| 6. | Logan Hall | Houston | Buccaneers | DE | $2.3M |
| 7. | Marcus Jones | Houston | Patriots | CB | $1.3M |
| 8. | Tank Dell | Houston | Texans | WR | $1.2M |
| 9. | Kyle Allen | Houston | Bills | QB | $1.2M |
| 9. | Matthew Adams | Houston | Browns | OLB | $1.2M |
| 11. | Josh Jones | Houston | Texans | T | $1.2M |
| 12. | Clayton Tune | Houston | Cardinals | QB | $1M |
| 13. | Damarion Williams | Houston | Ravens | CB | $1M |
| 14. | Gervarrius Owens | Houston | Giants | S | $979.4K |
| 15. | Grant Stuard | Houston | Colts | LB | $889.1K |
| 16. | Nick Thurman | Houston | Panthers | DE | $870K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Allen Lazard | Iowa State | Jets | WR | $11M |
| 2. | David Montgomery | Iowa State | Lions | RB | $6M |
| 3. | Will McDonald | Iowa State | Jets | DE | $4.1M |
| 4. | Breece Hall | Iowa State | Jets | RB | $2.3M |
| 5. | Eyioma Uwazurike | Iowa State | Broncos | DE | $1.1M |
| 6. | Charlie Kolar | Iowa State | Ravens | TE | $1.1M |
| 7. | Kene Nwangwu | Iowa State | Vikings | RB | $1.1M |
| 8. | Xavier Hutchinson | Iowa State | Texans | WR | $1M |
| 9. | Brock Purdy | Iowa State | 49ers | QB | $934.3K |
| 10. | Jake Hummel | Iowa State | Rams | ILB | $855K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dorance Armstrong | Kansas | Cowboys | DE | $6M |
| 2. | Chris Harris | Kansas | Saints | CB | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tyler Lockett | Kansas State | Seahawks | WR | $17.3M |
| 2. | D.J. Reed | Kansas State | Jets | CB | $11M |
| 3. | Cody Whitehair | Kansas State | Bears | G | $10.3M |
| 4. | Cornelius Lucas | Kansas State | Commanders | LT | $3.3M |
| 5. | Felix Anudike-Uzomah | Kansas State | Chiefs | DE | $3M |
| 6. | Julius Brents | Kansas State | Colts | CB | $2M |
| 7. | Duke Shelley | Kansas State | Rams | CB | $1.1M |
| 7. | Byron Pringle | Kansas State | Commanders | WR | $1.1M |
| 9. | Josh Hayes | Kansas State | Buccaneers | S | $1M |
| 10. | Deuce Vaughn | Kansas State | Cowboys | RB | $993.3K |
| 11. | Skylar Thompson | Kansas State | Dolphins | QB | $935.6K |
| 12. | Russ Yeast | Kansas State | Rams | S | $934.3K |
| 13. | Malik Knowles | Kansas State | Vikings | WR | $903.3K |
| 14. | Ty Zentner | Kansas State | Texans | P | $750K |
| 15. | Dalton Risner | Kansas State | Broncos | G | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jalen Hurts | Oklahoma | Eagles | QB | $51M |
| 2. | Kyler Murray | Oklahoma | Cardinals | QB | $46.1M |
| 3. | Trent Williams | Oklahoma | 49ers | LT | $23M |
| 4. | Lane Johnson | Oklahoma | Eagles | RT | $20.2M |
| 5. | Orlando Brown Jr. | Oklahoma | Bengals | LT | $16M |
| 6. | Mark Andrews | Oklahoma | Ravens | TE | $14M |
| 7. | Ben Powers | Oklahoma | Broncos | G | $12.9M |
| 8. | Ogbonnia Okoronkwo | Oklahoma | Browns | DE | $6.3M |
| 9. | Joe Mixon | Oklahoma | Bengals | RB | $5.8M |
| 10. | Baker Mayfield | Oklahoma | Buccaneers | QB | $4M |
| 11. | Samaje Perine | Oklahoma | Broncos | RB | $3.8M |
| 12. | CeeDee Lamb | Oklahoma | Cowboys | WR | $3.5M |
| 13. | Tress Way | Oklahoma | Commanders | P | $3.4M |
| 14. | Anton Harrison | Oklahoma | Jaguars | T | $3.3M |
| 15. | Kenneth Murray | Oklahoma | Rams | LB | $3.2M |
| 16. | Jordan Phillips | Oklahoma | Bills | DE | $3M |
| 17. | Marquise Brown | Oklahoma | Cardinals | WR | $2.9M |
| 18. | Marvin Mims | Oklahoma | Broncos | WR | $1.5M |
| 19. | Nik Bonitto | Oklahoma | Broncos | LB | $1.5M |
| 20. | Creed Humphrey | Oklahoma | Chiefs | C | $1.4M |
| 21. | James Winchester | Oklahoma | Chiefs | LS | $1.4M |
| 22. | Brian Asamoah | Oklahoma | Vikings | LB | $1.4M |
| 23. | Wanya Morris | Oklahoma | Chiefs | T | $1.3M |
| 24. | Sterling Shepard | Oklahoma | Giants | WR | $1.3M |
| 25. | Neville Gallimore | Oklahoma | Cowboys | DT | $1.2M |
| 26. | Blake Bell | Oklahoma | Chiefs | TE | $1.2M |
| 27. | Cody Ford | Oklahoma | Bengals | G | $1.1M |
| 28. | Rhamondre Stevenson | Oklahoma | Patriots | RB | $1.1M |
| 29. | Tre Brown | Oklahoma | Seahawks | CB | $1M |
| 30. | Eric Gray | Oklahoma | Giants | RB | $1M |
| 31. | Curtis Bolton | Oklahoma | Raiders | LB | $1M |
| 32. | Delarrin Turner-Yell | Oklahoma | Broncos | S | $998.3K |
| 33. | Brayden Willis | Oklahoma | 49ers | TE | $980K |
| 34. | Mike Woods | Oklahoma | Browns | WR | $957.1K |
| 35. | Ronnie Perkins | Oklahoma | Broncos | DE | $940K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Emmanuel Ogbah | Oklahoma State | Dolphins | DE | $16.4M |
| 2. | Justice Hill | Oklahoma State | Ravens | RB | $2.3M |
| 3. | Teven Jenkins | Oklahoma State | Bears | G | $2.1M |
| 4. | Jelani Woods | Oklahoma State | Colts | TE | $1.3M |
| 5. | Tre Flowers | Oklahoma State | Falcons | CB | $1.2M |
| 6. | Tyler Lacy | Oklahoma State | Jaguars | DE | $1.1M |
| 7. | Mason Rudolph | Oklahoma State | Steelers | QB | $1.1M |
| 8. | Chuba Hubbard | Oklahoma State | Panthers | RB | $1M |
| 9. | Tylan Wallace | Oklahoma State | Ravens | WR | $1M |
| 10. | Jason Taylor II | Oklahoma State | Rams | S | $984.5K |
| 11. | Malcolm Rodríguez | Oklahoma State | Lions | LB | $962K |
| 12. | Devin Harper | Oklahoma State | Cowboys | LB | $959.4K |
| 13. | Christian Holmes | Oklahoma State | Commanders | CB | $938.5K |
| 14. | Maalik Hall | Oklahoma State | Jets | LB | $900.8K |
| 15. | Matt Hembrough | Oklahoma State | Cardinals | LS | $900.7K |
| 16. | Jaylen Warren | Oklahoma State | Steelers | RB | $857.3K |
| 17. | Josh Sills | Oklahoma State | Colts | G | $856.7K |
| 18. | Amen Ogbongbemiga | Oklahoma State | Rams | LB | $813.3K |
| 19. | Vincent Taylor | Oklahoma State | Falcons | DT | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joseph Noteboom | TCU | Rams | T | $13.3M |
| 2. | Andy Dalton | TCU | Panthers | QB | $5M |
| 2. | Jerry Hughes | TCU | Texans | DE | $5M |
| 4. | Quentin Johnston | TCU | Rams | WR | $3.5M |
| 5. | Halapoulivaati Vaitai | TCU | Lions | G | $3M |
| 6. | Steve Avila | TCU | Rams | G | $2.3M |
| 7. | Trevon Moehrig | TCU | Raiders | S | $2M |
| 8. | Kendre Miller | TCU | Saints | RB | $1.4M |
| 9. | L.J. Collier | TCU | Cardinals | DE | $1.2M |
| 10. | Dylan Horton | TCU | Texans | DE | $1.2M |
| 11. | Derius Davis | TCU | Rams | WR | $1.1M |
| 12. | Austin Schlottmann | TCU | Vikings | G | $1.1M |
| 12. | Matt Pryor | TCU | 49ers | G | $1.1M |
| 14. | Lucas Niang | TCU | Chiefs | T | $1.1M |
| 15. | Tre Tomlinson | TCU | Rams | CB | $1M |
| 16. | Dee Winters | TCU | 49ers | LB | $993.3K |
| 17. | Ar'Darius Washington | TCU | Ravens | S | $940K |
| 18. | Emari Demercado | TCU | Cardinals | RB | $903.3K |
| 19. | Kavontae Turpin | TCU | Cowboys | WR | $853.3K |
| 20. | Jason Verrett | TCU | 49ers | CB | N/A |
| 20. | Marcus Cannon | TCU | Patriots | RT | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Quandre Diggs | Texas | Seahawks | SS | $13M |
| 2. | Charles Omenihu | Texas | Chiefs | DE | $8M |
| 3. | Connor Williams | Texas | Dolphins | C | $7M |
| 4. | Justin Tucker | Texas | Ravens | K | $6M |
| 5. | Bijan Robinson | Texas | Falcons | RB | $5.5M |
| 6. | Jordan Hicks | Texas | Vikings | ILB | $5M |
| 7. | Adrian Phillips | Texas | Patriots | FS | $4.3M |
| 8. | Michael Dickson | Texas | Seahawks | P | $3.7M |
| 9. | Calvin Anderson | Texas | Patriots | T | $3.5M |
| 10. | Andrew Beck | Texas | Texans | FB | $3.1M |
| 11. | Poona Ford | Texas | Bills | DE | $2.3M |
| 12. | D'Onta Foreman | Texas | Bears | RB | $2M |
| 13. | Deshon Elliott | Texas | Dolphins | S | $1.8M |
| 14. | Geoff Swaim | Texas | Cardinals | TE | $1.7M |
| 14. | Marquise Goodwin | Texas | Browns | WR | $1.7M |
| 16. | Samuel Cosmi | Texas | Commanders | T | $1.7M |
| 17. | P.J. Locke | Texas | Broncos | S | $1.4M |
| 18. | DeMarvion Overshown | Texas | Cowboys | LB | $1.3M |
| 19. | Joseph Ossai | Texas | Bengals | LB | $1.3M |
| 20. | Kris Boyd | Texas | Cardinals | CB | $1.2M |
| 21. | Brandon Jones | Texas | Dolphins | S | $1.2M |
| 22. | Roschon Johnson | Texas | Bears | RB | $1.2M |
| 23. | Devin Duvernay | Texas | Ravens | WR | $1.1M |
| 24. | Lil’jordan Humphrey | Texas | Broncos | WR | $1.1M |
| 25. | Malcolm Roach | Texas | Saints | DE | $1M |
| 26. | Keondre Coburn | Texas | Chiefs | DT | $1M |
| 27. | Moro Ojomo | Texas | Eagles | DT | $979.4K |
| 28. | Ta'Quon Graham | Texas | Falcons | DT | $957.7K |
| 29. | Caden Sterns | Texas | Broncos | S | $952.6K |
| 30. | D’Shawn Jamison | Texas | Panthers | CB | $905K |
| 31. | Sam Ehlinger | Texas | Colts | QB | $902.7K |
| 32. | Cameron Dicker | Texas | Rams | P | $870K |
| 33. | Brenden Schooler | Texas | Patriots | S | $858.3K |
| 34. | Malcolm Brown | Texas | Rams | RB | N/A |
| 34. | Marcus Johnson | Texas | Giants | WR | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes | Texas Tech | Chiefs | QB | $45M |
| 2. | Terence Steele | Texas Tech | Cowboys | T | $16.5M |
| 3. | Tyree Wilson | Texas Tech | Raiders | DE | $6.3M |
| 4. | Broderick Washington | Texas Tech | Ravens | DT | $5.3M |
| 5. | Jakeem Grant | Texas Tech | Browns | WR | $3.3M |
| 6. | Jordyn Brooks | Texas Tech | Seahawks | LB | $3.1M |
| 7. | Cody Davis | Texas Tech | Patriots | FS | $2.2M |
| 8. | Erik Ezukanma | Texas Tech | Dolphins | WR | $1.1M |
| 9. | Kerry Hyder | Texas Tech | 49ers | DE | $1.1M |
| 10. | Zech McPhearson | Texas Tech | Eagles | CB | $1.1M |
| 11. | Dawson Deaton | Texas Tech | Browns | C | $935.7K |
| 12. | Dakota Allen | Texas Tech | Broncos | LB | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matt Prater | UCF | Cardinals | K | $3.8M |
| 2. | Mike Hughes | UCF | Falcons | CB | $3.5M |
| 2. | Shaquill Griffin | UCF | Texans | CB | $3.5M |
| 4. | Tre'quan Smith | UCF | Saints | WR | $3M |
| 5. | Richie Grant | UCF | Falcons | S | $2.1M |
| 6. | Jordan Akins | UCF | Browns | TE | $2M |
| 7. | Charley Hughlett | UCF | Browns | LS | $1.4M |
| 8. | Latavius Murray | UCF | Bills | RB | $1.3M |
| 9. | Gabriel Davis | UCF | Bills | WR | $998.6K |
| 10. | Kalia Davis | UCF | 49ers | DT | $948K |
| 11. | Alex Ward | UCF | Rams | LS | $900K |
| 12. | Brandon Johnson | UCF | Broncos | WR | $853.3K |
| 13. | Tre Nixon | UCF | Patriots | WR | $750K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Geno Smith | West Virginia | Seahawks | QB | $25M |
| 2. | Rasul Douglas | West Virginia | Packers | CB | $7M |
| 3. | Mark Glowinski | West Virginia | Giants | G | $6.1M |
| 4. | David Long | West Virginia | Dolphins | LB | $5.5M |
| 5. | Kyzir White | West Virginia | Cardinals | OLB | $5M |
| 6. | Colton McKivitz | West Virginia | 49ers | T | $2.3M |
| 7. | Trevon Wesco | West Virginia | Titans | FB | $1.2M |
| 8. | Daryl Worley | West Virginia | Ravens | CB | $1.2M |
| 9. | Dante Stills | West Virginia | Cardinals | DT | $993.3K |
| 10. | Tony Fields | West Virginia | Browns | LB | $952.4K |
| 11. | Bryce Ford-Wheaton | West Virginia | Giants | WR | $905K |
| 12. | Bruce Irvin | West Virginia | Seahawks | DE | N/A |
| 12. | Karl Joseph | West Virginia | Steelers | SS | N/A |