Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2023
What Mountain West schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2023?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wyoming | 8 | $71.9M |
| 2. | Fresno State | 8 | $69.3M |
| 3. | Boise State | 12 | $48M |
| 4. | Colorado State | 7 | $32.2M |
| 5. | Nevada | 4 | $26.8M |
| 6. | Utah State | 7 | $25M |
| 7. | San Diego State | 12 | $16M |
| 8. | San Jose State | 7 | $15.9M |
| 9. | New Mexico | 3 | $7.1M |
| 10. | Hawaii | 4 | $7M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | DeMarcus Lawrence | Boise State | Cowboys | DE | $13.3M |
| 2. | Charles Leno | Boise State | Commanders | LT | $12.3M |
| 3. | Cedrick Wilson | Boise State | Dolphins | WR | $7.4M |
| 4. | Leighton Vander Esch | Boise State | Cowboys | LB | $4M |
| 5. | Alexander Mattison | Boise State | Vikings | RB | $3.5M |
| 6. | Ezra Cleveland | Boise State | Vikings | T | $1.4M |
| 7. | Brett Rypien | Boise State | Rams | QB | $1.1M |
| 8. | John Bates | Boise State | Commanders | TE | $1.1M |
| 9. | JL Skinner | Boise State | Broncos | S | $1M |
| 10. | Scott Matlock | Boise State | Rams | DT | $1M |
| 11. | Khalil Shakir | Boise State | Bills | WR | $1M |
| 12. | Avery Williams | Boise State | Falcons | RB | $930K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shaquil Barrett | Colorado State | Buccaneers | OLB | $17M |
| 2. | Michael Gallup | Colorado State | Cowboys | WR | $11.5M |
| 3. | Trey McBride | Colorado State | Cardinals | TE | $1.6M |
| 4. | Trent Sieg | Colorado State | Cowboys | LS | $1.2M |
| 5. | Ryan Stonehouse | Colorado State | Titans | P | $856.7K |
| 6. | Olabisi Johnson | Colorado State | Vikings | WR | N/A |
| 6. | Rashard Higgins | Colorado State | Panthers | WR | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derek Carr | Fresno State | Saints | QB | $37.5M |
| 2. | Davante Adams | Fresno State | Raiders | WR | $28M |
| 3. | Jake Haener | Fresno State | Saints | QB | $1.1M |
| 4. | DaRon Bland | Fresno State | Cowboys | CB | $991.2K |
| 5. | Nikko Remigio | Fresno State | Chiefs | WR | $903.3K |
| 6. | Ronnie Rivers | Fresno State | Rams | RB | $787.5K |
| 7. | Charles Washington | Fresno State | Cardinals | S | N/A |
| 7. | Tyeler Davison | Fresno State | Rams | DT | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rigoberto Sanchez | Hawaii | Colts | P | $2.9M |
| 2. | Jahlani Tavai | Hawaii | Patriots | LB | $2.2M |
| 3. | Keith Kirkwood | Hawaii | Saints | WR | $1M |
| 4. | Ilm Manning | Hawaii | Cardinals | T | $903.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joel Bitonio | Nevada | Browns | G | $16M |
| 2. | Austin Corbett | Nevada | Panthers | G | $8.8M |
| 3. | Romeo Doubs | Nevada | Packers | WR | $1.1M |
| 4. | Cole Turner | Nevada | Commanders | TE | $999.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jason Sanders | New Mexico | Dolphins | K | $4.4M |
| 2. | Corey Bojorquez | New Mexico | Browns | P | $1.7M |
| 3. | Jerrick Reed II | New Mexico | Seahawks | S | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Damontae Kazee | San Diego State | Steelers | S | $3M |
| 2. | Daniel Brunskill | San Diego State | Titans | T | $2.8M |
| 3. | Rashaad Penny | San Diego State | Eagles | RB | $1.4M |
| 4. | Cam Thomas | San Diego State | Cardinals | DE | $1.3M |
| 5. | Aaron Brewer | San Diego State | Cardinals | LS | $1.2M |
| 6. | Daniel Bellinger | San Diego State | Giants | TE | $1.1M |
| 7. | Nick Bawden | San Diego State | Jets | FB | $1.1M |
| 8. | Keith Ismael | San Diego State | Cardinals | C | $940K |
| 9. | Jesse Matthews | San Diego State | Texans | WR | $901.7K |
| 10. | David Wells | San Diego State | Buccaneers | TE | $870K |
| 11. | Zach Thomas | San Diego State | Rams | T | $787.5K |
| 12. | Segun Olubi | San Diego State | Colts | LB | $750K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh Oliver | San Jose State | Vikings | TE | $7M |
| 2. | Wes Schweitzer | San Jose State | Jets | G | $2.5M |
| 3. | Keith Smith | San Jose State | Falcons | FB | $2.4M |
| 4. | Viliami Fehoko Jr. | San Jose State | Cowboys | DE | $1.1M |
| 5. | David Quessenberry | San Jose State | Vikings | RT | $1.1M |
| 6. | Andre Chachere | San Jose State | Cardinals | CB | $940K |
| 7. | Elijah Cooks | San Jose State | Jaguars | WR | $901.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | Javin White | UNLV | Bears | LB | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jordan Love | Utah State | Packers | QB | $13.5M |
| 2. | Bobby Wagner | Utah State | Seahawks | ILB | $5.5M |
| 3. | Dallin Leavitt | Utah State | Packers | S | $1.4M |
| 4. | Patrick Scales | Utah State | Bears | LS | $1.3M |
| 4. | Tyler Larsen | Utah State | Commanders | C | $1.3M |
| 6. | Jalen Davis | Utah State | Bengals | CB | $1.2M |
| 7. | Deven Thompkins | Utah State | Buccaneers | WR | $787.5K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh Allen | Wyoming | Bills | QB | $43M |
| 2. | Logan Wilson | Wyoming | Bengals | LB | $9M |
| 3. | Marcus Epps | Wyoming | Raiders | S | $6M |
| 4. | Mike Purcell | Wyoming | Broncos | DE | $3.8M |
| 5. | Andrew Wingard | Wyoming | Jaguars | S | $3.2M |
| 6. | Tashaun Gipson | Wyoming | 49ers | FS | $2.9M |
| 7. | Carl Granderson | Wyoming | Saints | DE | $2.6M |
| 8. | Chad Muma | Wyoming | Jaguars | LB | $1.4M |