Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2024
What ACC schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2024?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clemson | 30 | $181.2M |
| 2. | Florida State | 26 | $102.4M |
| 3. | California | 12 | $100.3M |
| 4. | North Carolina State | 16 | $95.7M |
| 5. | Stanford | 26 | $89M |
| 6. | Louisville | 12 | $78.9M |
| 7. | Duke | 13 | $66.8M |
| 8. | Virginia Tech | 13 | $60.6M |
| 9. | Pittsburgh | 18 | $59.3M |
| 10. | Boston College | 11 | $58.7M |
| 11. | Miami | 19 | $45.3M |
| 12. | North Carolina | 15 | $28.3M |
| 13. | SMU | 12 | $27.9M |
| 14. | Wake Forest | 12 | $21.8M |
| 15. | Syracuse | 8 | $20.7M |
| 16. | Virginia | 10 | $17.4M |
| 17. | Georgia Tech | 5 | $12.9M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harold Landry | Boston College | Titans | OLB | $23.8M |
| 2. | Chris Lindstrom | Boston College | Falcons | G | $9M |
| 3. | Zach Allen | Boston College | Broncos | DE | $7.7M |
| 4. | Justin Simmons | Boston College | Falcons | FS | $4.3M |
| 5. | Zion Johnson | Boston College | Rams | G | $4M |
| 6. | Zay Flowers | Boston College | Ravens | WR | $3.2M |
| 7. | Isaac Yiadom | Boston College | 49ers | CB | $1.9M |
| 8. | Hunter Long | Boston College | Rams | TE | $1.3M |
| 9. | John Johnson | Boston College | Rams | S | $1.2M |
| 9. | Will Harris | Boston College | Saints | S | $1.2M |
| 11. | Isaiah McDuffie | Boston College | Packers | OLB | $1.1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jared Goff | California | Lions | QB | $27.2M |
| 2. | Keenan Allen | California | Bears | WR | $23.1M |
| 3. | Aaron Rodgers | California | Jets | QB | $17.2M |
| 4. | Cameron Jordan | California | Saints | DE | $13.9M |
| 5. | Patrick Mekari | California | Ravens | LT | $6.4M |
| 6. | Bryan Anger | California | Cowboys | P | $3.8M |
| 7. | Camryn Bynum | California | Vikings | FS | $3.3M |
| 8. | Ashtyn Davis | California | Jets | S | $1.3M |
| 9. | C.J. Goodwin | California | Cowboys | CB | $1.2M |
| 9. | Jaylinn Hawkins | California | Patriots | S | $1.2M |
| 11. | Elijah Hicks | California | Bears | CB | $1M |
| 12. | Jake Tonges | California | 49ers | TE | $915K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Deshaun Watson | Clemson | Browns | QB | $27.9M |
| 2. | Tee Higgins | Clemson | Bengals | WR | $21.8M |
| 3. | Grady Jarrett | Clemson | Falcons | DT | $20.4M |
| 4. | DeAndre Hopkins | Clemson | Titans | WR | $18.3M |
| 5. | Trevor Lawrence | Clemson | Jaguars | QB | $15M |
| 6. | Dexter Lawrence | Clemson | Giants | DT | $14.6M |
| 7. | Christian Wilkins | Clemson | Raiders | DT | $10.3M |
| 8. | A.J. Terrell | Clemson | Falcons | CB | $8.3M |
| 9. | D.J. Reader | Clemson | Lions | DT | $5.3M |
| 10. | Travis Etienne | Clemson | Jaguars | RB | $4.1M |
| 11. | Clelin Ferrell | Clemson | Commanders | DE | $3.8M |
| 12. | John Simpson | Clemson | Jets | G | $3.2M |
| 13. | Bradley Pinion | Clemson | Falcons | P | $3M |
| 14. | Bryan Bresee | Clemson | Saints | DT | $2.8M |
| 15. | Mike Williams | Clemson | Jets | WR | $2.7M |
| 16. | Nate Wiggins | Clemson | Ravens | CB | $2.3M |
| 17. | Isaiah Simmons | Clemson | Giants | ILB | $2M |
| 18. | Ray-Ray McCloud | Clemson | Falcons | WR | $1.8M |
| 19. | Ruke Orhorhoro | Clemson | Falcons | DE | $1.8M |
| 20. | K'Von Wallace | Clemson | Seahawks | S | $1.5M |
| 21. | Andrew Booth Jr. | Clemson | Cowboys | CB | $1.5M |
| 22. | Trenton Simpson | Clemson | Ravens | ILB | $1.2M |
| 23. | Baylon Spector | Clemson | Bills | ILB | $1M |
| 24. | Jordan McFadden | Clemson | Rams | G | $993K |
| 25. | Davis Allen | Clemson | Rams | TE | $976.2K |
| 26. | Will Shipley | Clemson | Eagles | RB | $974.2K |
| 27. | K.J. Henry | Clemson | Bengals | DE | $915K |
| 28. | Xavier Thomas | Clemson | Cardinals | DE | $882.7K |
| 29. | Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | Clemson | Eagles | ILB | $877.1K |
| 30. | Tyler Davis | Clemson | Rams | DT | $840.6K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Jones | Duke | Giants | QB | $47.9M |
| 2. | Michael Carter | Duke | Jets | CB | $3.4M |
| 3. | Noah Gray | Duke | Chiefs | TE | $3.2M |
| 4. | Graham Barton | Duke | Buccaneers | C | $2.6M |
| 5. | Thomas Hennessy | Duke | Jets | LS | $1.4M |
| 6. | Jamison Crowder | Duke | Commanders | WR | $1.3M |
| 7. | Laken Tomlinson | Duke | Seahawks | G | $1.2M |
| 8. | Victor Dimukeje | Duke | Cardinals | OLB | $1.1M |
| 9. | Lucas Patrick | Duke | Saints | C | $1.1M |
| 10. | DeWayne Carter | Duke | Bills | DT | $1M |
| 11. | Josh Blackwell | Duke | Bears | CB | $985K |
| 12. | Jacob Monk | Duke | Packers | C | $870.4K |
| 13. | Evan Deckers | Duke | Buccaneers | LS | $795K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derwin James | Florida State | Rams | SS | $19.9M |
| 2. | Brian Burns | Florida State | Giants | OLB | $15.5M |
| 3. | DeMarcus Walker | Florida State | Bears | DE | $8.7M |
| 4. | Josh Sweat | Florida State | Eagles | OLB | $8.1M |
| 5. | Jalen Ramsey | Florida State | Dolphins | CB | $8M |
| 6. | Graham Gano | Florida State | Giants | K | $7.2M |
| 7. | Asante Samuel Jr. | Florida State | Rams | CB | $4M |
| 8. | Jermaine Johnson | Florida State | Jets | DE | $3.6M |
| 9. | Ronald Darby | Florida State | Jaguars | CB | $3.5M |
| 10. | Jared Verse | Florida State | Rams | OLB | $2.8M |
| 11. | Dustin Hopkins | Florida State | Browns | K | $2.6M |
| 12. | Derrick Nnadi | Florida State | Chiefs | DT | $2M |
| 13. | Keon Coleman | Florida State | Bills | WR | $1.8M |
| 14. | Jameis Winston | Florida State | Browns | QB | $1.8M |
| 15. | Braden Fiske | Florida State | Rams | DE | $1.7M |
| 16. | Mario Edwards | Florida State | Texans | DT | $1.6M |
| 17. | Renardo Green | Florida State | 49ers | CB | $1.2M |
| 18. | Trey Benson | Florida State | Cardinals | RB | $1.1M |
| 19. | Jarrian Jones | Florida State | Jaguars | CB | $1M |
| 20. | Cam Akers | Florida State | Texans | RB | $1M |
| 21. | Jammie Robinson | Florida State | Panthers | S | $997.4K |
| 22. | Eddie Goldman | Florida State | Falcons | DT | $985K |
| 22. | Janarius Robinson | Florida State | Raiders | DE | $985K |
| 24. | Johnny Wilson | Florida State | Eagles | WR | $844.3K |
| 25. | Jaheim Bell | Florida State | Patriots | TE | $821.6K |
| 26. | Tatum Bethune | Florida State | 49ers | OLB | $815.5K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shaq Mason | Georgia Tech | Texans | G | $5.9M |
| 2. | Harrison Butker | Georgia Tech | Chiefs | K | $3.4M |
| 3. | Keion White | Georgia Tech | Patriots | DE | $1.8M |
| 4. | Jordan Mason | Georgia Tech | 49ers | RB | $988.3K |
| 5. | Juanyeh Thomas | Georgia Tech | Cowboys | S | $915K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lamar Jackson | Louisville | Ravens | QB | $32.4M |
| 2. | Jaire Alexander | Louisville | Packers | CB | $24M |
| 3. | Sheldon Rankins | Louisville | Bengals | DT | $11.9M |
| 4. | Mekhi Becton | Louisville | Eagles | RT | $2M |
| 5. | TuTu Atwell | Louisville | Rams | WR | $1.9M |
| 6. | YaYa Diaby | Louisville | Buccaneers | OLB | $1.2M |
| 7. | Yasir Abdullah | Louisville | Jaguars | OLB | $1M |
| 8. | Isaac Guerendo | Louisville | 49ers | RB | $971.1K |
| 9. | Kei'Trel Clark | Louisville | Cardinals | CB | $967.2K |
| 10. | Jarvis Brownlee Jr. | Louisville | Titans | CB | $880.5K |
| 11. | Jamari Thrash | Louisville | Browns | WR | $876.4K |
| 12. | Storm Duck | Louisville | Dolphins | CB | $801.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | David Njoku | Miami | Browns | TE | $9.6M |
| 2. | Jaelan Phillips | Miami | Dolphins | OLB | $4.5M |
| 3. | Rayshawn Jenkins | Miami | Seahawks | SS | $4.1M |
| 4. | K.J. Osborn | Miami | Patriots | WR | $4M |
| 5. | Greg Rousseau | Miami | Bills | DE | $3.7M |
| 6. | Denzel Perryman | Miami | Rams | ILB | $2.2M |
| 7. | Braxton Berrios | Miami | Dolphins | WR | $2.1M |
| 8. | Travis Homer | Miami | Bears | RB | $2.1M |
| 9. | DeeJay Dallas | Miami | Cardinals | RB | $2.1M |
| 10. | Calais Campbell | Miami | Dolphins | DE | $2M |
| 11. | Tyrique Stevenson | Miami | Bears | CB | $1.5M |
| 12. | Brevin Jordan | Miami | Texans | TE | $1.1M |
| 13. | Michael Jackson | Miami | Panthers | CB | $1.1M |
| 14. | Kamren Kinchens | Miami | Rams | S | $1M |
| 15. | Will Mallory | Miami | Colts | TE | $987.6K |
| 16. | Matt Lee | Miami | Bengals | C | $820.4K |
| 17. | James Williams | Miami | Titans | S | $817.4K |
| 18. | Javion Cohen | Miami | Browns | G | $805K |
| 19. | Leonard Taylor | Miami | Jets | DT | $798.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drake Maye | North Carolina | Patriots | QB | $6.7M |
| 2. | M.J. Stewart | North Carolina | Texans | S | $3.4M |
| 3. | Javonte Williams | North Carolina | Broncos | RB | $2.8M |
| 4. | Mack Hollins | North Carolina | Bills | WR | $2.5M |
| 5. | Mitchell Trubisky | North Carolina | Bills | QB | $2M |
| 6. | Dyami Brown | North Carolina | Commanders | WR | $1.6M |
| 7. | Joshua Ezeudu | North Carolina | Giants | LT | $1.5M |
| 8. | Josh Downs | North Carolina | Colts | WR | $1.3M |
| 9. | Ty Chandler | North Carolina | Vikings | RB | $1.1M |
| 10. | Devontez Walker | North Carolina | Ravens | WR | $994.5K |
| 11. | Chazz Surratt | North Carolina | Jets | ILB | $985K |
| 11. | Sam Howell | North Carolina | Seahawks | QB | $985K |
| 13. | Asim Richards | North Carolina | Cowboys | G | $976.2K |
| 14. | Amari Gainer | North Carolina | Raiders | OLB | $801.7K |
| 15. | British Brooks | North Carolina | Texans | RB | $800K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joe Thuney | North Carolina State | Chiefs | G | $27M |
| 2. | B.J. Hill | North Carolina State | Bengals | DT | $10.8M |
| 3. | Jakobi Meyers | North Carolina State | Raiders | WR | $9.5M |
| 4. | Jacoby Brissett | North Carolina State | Patriots | QB | $7.9M |
| 5. | Ikem Ekwonu | North Carolina State | Panthers | LT | $7.5M |
| 6. | Germaine Pratt | North Carolina State | Bengals | ILB | $7.1M |
| 7. | Justin Jones | North Carolina State | Cardinals | DT | $6.6M |
| 8. | Garrett Bradbury | North Carolina State | Vikings | C | $5.8M |
| 9. | A.J. Cole | North Carolina State | Raiders | P | $3.5M |
| 10. | Alim McNeill | North Carolina State | Lions | DT | $3.4M |
| 11. | Kentavius Street | North Carolina State | Falcons | DE | $1.7M |
| 12. | James Smith-Williams | North Carolina State | Falcons | DE | $1.2M |
| 13. | Chandler Zavala | North Carolina State | Panthers | G | $1.1M |
| 14. | Payton Wilson | North Carolina State | Steelers | ILB | $1M |
| 15. | Drake Thomas | North Carolina State | Seahawks | ILB | $915K |
| 16. | Brayden Narveson | North Carolina State | Packers | K | $795K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian O'Neill | Pittsburgh | Vikings | RT | $22.9M |
| 2. | James Conner | Pittsburgh | Cardinals | RB | $8.9M |
| 3. | Jordan Whitehead | Pittsburgh | Buccaneers | SS | $4.5M |
| 4. | Calijah Kancey | Pittsburgh | Buccaneers | DE | $3.3M |
| 5. | Jason Pinnock | Pittsburgh | Giants | FS | $3.1M |
| 6. | Tyler Boyd | Pittsburgh | Titans | WR | $2.4M |
| 7. | Kenny Pickett | Pittsburgh | Eagles | QB | $2M |
| 8. | Avonte Maddox | Pittsburgh | Eagles | CB | $1.6M |
| 9. | Patrick Jones | Pittsburgh | Vikings | OLB | $1.5M |
| 10. | Carter Warren | Pittsburgh | Jets | RT | $1.1M |
| 11. | Damar Hamlin | Pittsburgh | Bills | S | $1.1M |
| 12. | Matt Goncalves | Pittsburgh | Colts | LT | $1.1M |
| 13. | Israel Abanikanda | Pittsburgh | Jets | RB | $999.9K |
| 14. | SirVocea Dennis | Pittsburgh | Buccaneers | ILB | $994.3K |
| 15. | Cal Adomitis | Pittsburgh | Bengals | LS | $985K |
| 15. | D.J. Turner | Pittsburgh | Raiders | WR | $985K |
| 17. | Lucas Krull | Pittsburgh | Broncos | TE | $915K |
| 18. | Bub Means | Pittsburgh | Saints | WR | $858.6K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Courtland Sutton | SMU | Broncos | WR | $7.9M |
| 2. | Brandon Stephens | SMU | Ravens | S | $3.3M |
| 3. | Kylen Granson | SMU | Colts | TE | $3.3M |
| 4. | Kelvin Beachum | SMU | Cardinals | LT | $2.6M |
| 5. | Evan Brown | SMU | Cardinals | G | $2.3M |
| 6. | Thomas Morstead | SMU | Jets | P | $2.1M |
| 7. | Rashee Rice | SMU | Chiefs | WR | $1.5M |
| 8. | Zach Wood | SMU | Saints | LS | $1.4M |
| 9. | Grant Calcaterra | SMU | Eagles | TE | $1M |
| 10. | Trevor Denbow | SMU | Colts | S | $985K |
| 11. | Charles Woods | SMU | Rams | CB | $795.7K |
| 12. | Elijah Chatman | SMU | Giants | DT | $795.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Justin Reid | Stanford | Chiefs | SS | $14.3M |
| 2. | Bobby Okereke | Stanford | Giants | ILB | $11.2M |
| 3. | Harrison Phillips | Stanford | Vikings | DT | $8.8M |
| 4. | Dalton Schultz | Stanford | Texans | TE | $7.9M |
| 5. | Christian McCaffrey | Stanford | 49ers | RB | $6.7M |
| 6. | Paulson Adebo | Stanford | Saints | CB | $3.6M |
| 7. | Colby Parkinson | Stanford | Rams | TE | $3.6M |
| 8. | Davis Mills | Stanford | Texans | QB | $3.4M |
| 9. | Drew Dalman | Stanford | Falcons | C | $3.3M |
| 10. | Austin Hooper | Stanford | Patriots | TE | $3.1M |
| 11. | Solomon Thomas | Stanford | Jets | DT | $3M |
| 12. | Walker Little | Stanford | Jaguars | LT | $2.4M |
| 13. | Zach Ertz | Stanford | Commanders | TE | $2.4M |
| 14. | Andrus Peat | Stanford | Raiders | G | $2.2M |
| 15. | Jake Bailey | Stanford | Dolphins | P | $1.7M |
| 16. | Trenton Irwin | Stanford | Bengals | WR | $1.5M |
| 17. | Michael Wilson | Stanford | Cardinals | WR | $1.2M |
| 18. | Simi Fehoko | Stanford | Rams | WR | $1.1M |
| 18. | Curtis Robinson | Stanford | 49ers | OLB | $1.1M |
| 20. | Casey Toohill | Stanford | Bills | DE | $1M |
| 21. | Foster Sarell | Stanford | Rams | LT | $985K |
| 22. | Tanner McKee | Stanford | Eagles | QB | $961.6K |
| 23. | Elijah Higgins | Stanford | Cardinals | T | $915K |
| 23. | Ethan Bonner | Stanford | Dolphins | CB | $915K |
| 23. | Thomas Booker | Stanford | Eagles | DT | $915K |
| 26. | Joshua Karty | Stanford | Rams | K | $829.6K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zaire Franklin | Syracuse | Colts | ILB | $8.6M |
| 2. | Andre Cisco | Syracuse | Jaguars | FS | $3.4M |
| 3. | Matthew Bergeron | Syracuse | Falcons | G | $2M |
| 4. | Riley Dixon | Syracuse | Broncos | P | $2M |
| 5. | Ifeatu Melifonwu | Syracuse | Lions | CB | $1.4M |
| 6. | Garrett Williams | Syracuse | Cardinals | CB | $1.3M |
| 7. | Trishton Jackson | Syracuse | Vikings | WR | $985K |
| 8. | Sean Tucker | Syracuse | Buccaneers | RB | $916.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Morgan Moses | Virginia | Jets | RT | $5.5M |
| 2. | Juan Thornhill | Virginia | Browns | FS | $3.8M |
| 3. | Brent Urban | Virginia | Ravens | DE | $1.2M |
| 3. | Rodney McLeod | Virginia | Browns | S | $1.2M |
| 5. | Olamide Zaccheaus | Virginia | Commanders | WR | $1.1M |
| 6. | Dontayvion Wicks | Virginia | Packers | WR | $990.6K |
| 7. | Joey Blount | Virginia | Cardinals | S | $985K |
| 7. | Bryce Hall | Virginia | Buccaneers | CB | $985K |
| 9. | Anthony Johnson Jr. | Virginia | Giants | CB | $915K |
| 10. | Malik Washington | Virginia | Dolphins | WR | $844.9K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tremaine Edmunds | Virginia Tech | Bears | ILB | $22.4M |
| 2. | Wyatt Teller | Virginia Tech | Browns | G | $11.6M |
| 3. | Christian Darrisaw | Virginia Tech | Vikings | LT | $6.4M |
| 4. | Divine Deablo | Virginia Tech | Raiders | ILB | $3.4M |
| 5. | Yosh Nijman | Virginia Tech | Panthers | RT | $2.9M |
| 6. | Tyrod Taylor | Virginia Tech | Jets | QB | $2.8M |
| 7. | Kendall Fuller | Virginia Tech | Dolphins | CB | $2.6M |
| 8. | Tim Settle | Virginia Tech | Texans | DT | $2.5M |
| 9. | Chuck Clark | Virginia Tech | Jets | S | $1.8M |
| 10. | Joey Slye | Virginia Tech | Patriots | K | $1.1M |
| 11. | Khalil Herbert | Virginia Tech | Bears | RB | $1.1M |
| 12. | Raheem Blackshear | Virginia Tech | Panthers | RB | $985K |
| 12. | Brock Hoffman | Virginia Tech | Cowboys | C | $985K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jessie Bates III | Wake Forest | Falcons | FS | $10M |
| 2. | Carlos Basham Jr. | Wake Forest | Giants | OLB | $1.4M |
| 3. | Justin Strnad | Wake Forest | Broncos | ILB | $1.3M |
| 4. | Kobie Turner | Wake Forest | Rams | DT | $1.2M |
| 5. | Greg Dortch | Wake Forest | Cardinals | WR | $1.1M |
| 6. | Zach Tom | Wake Forest | Packers | RT | $1.1M |
| 7. | Ja'Sir Taylor | Wake Forest | Rams | CB | $1M |
| 8. | Luke Masterson | Wake Forest | Raiders | OLB | $988.3K |
| 9. | Malik Mustapha | Wake Forest | 49ers | S | $979.7K |
| 10. | A.T. Perry | Wake Forest | Saints | WR | $959.1K |
| 11. | Caelen Carson | Wake Forest | Cowboys | CB | $858.6K |
| 12. | Michael Jurgens | Wake Forest | Vikings | C | $822.2K |