Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2026
What ACC schools have the most and highest paid NFL players in 2026?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clemson | 29 | $191.6M |
| 2. | Florida State | 19 | $121.3M |
| 3. | Stanford | 23 | $120.9M |
| 4. | California | 15 | $104.2M |
| 5. | North Carolina State | 16 | $100.8M |
| 6. | Miami | 28 | $93.4M |
| 7. | Boston College | 15 | $74.2M |
| 8. | Louisville | 13 | $54.1M |
| 9. | Wake Forest | 11 | $51.5M |
| 10. | Pittsburgh | 14 | $49.9M |
| 11. | Virginia Tech | 12 | $47.5M |
| 12. | North Carolina | 16 | $45.6M |
| 13. | Duke | 13 | $44.3M |
| 14. | SMU | 10 | $39.6M |
| 15. | Syracuse | 13 | $30.8M |
| 16. | Georgia Tech | 10 | $24.3M |
| 17. | Virginia | 4 | $16.2M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Lindstrom | Boston College | Falcons | G | $26.3M |
| 2. | Zach Allen | Boston College | Broncos | DL | $16.5M |
| 3. | Zay Flowers | Boston College | Ravens | WR | $7.9M |
| 4. | Zion Johnson | Boston College | Browns | G | $5.1M |
| 5. | Isaiah McDuffie | Boston College | Packers | LB | $4.7M |
| 6. | Donovan Ezeiruaku | Boston College | Cowboys | ED | $2.3M |
| 7. | Hunter Long | Boston College | Cardinals | TE | $2.1M |
| 8. | Ozzy Trapilo | Boston College | Bears | T | $1.8M |
| 9. | A.J. Dillon | Boston College | Panthers | RB | $1.3M |
| 10. | Jude Bowry | Boston College | Bills | T | $1.2M |
| 11. | Christian Mahogany | Boston College | Lions | G | $1.1M |
| 12. | Drew Kendall | Boston College | Eagles | C | $1.1M |
| 13. | Logan Taylor | Boston College | Rams | G | $952.7K |
| 14. | Quintayvious Hutchins | Boston College | Patriots | ED | $915.5K |
| 15. | Ben Mann | Boston College | Giants | LS | $888.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jared Goff | California | Lions | QB | $37.6M |
| 2. | Aaron Rodgers | California | Steelers | QB | $22.5M |
| 3. | Camryn Bynum | California | Colts | S | $15M |
| 4. | Keenan Allen | California | Colts | WR | $8.3M |
| 5. | Bryan Anger | California | Cowboys | P | $4.1M |
| 6. | Jaylinn Hawkins | California | Ravens | S | $3.2M |
| 7. | Cameron Jordan | California | Saints | DL | $2.6M |
| 8. | Jake Tonges | California | 49ers | TE | $2.1M |
| 9. | Ashtyn Davis | California | 49ers | S | $1.5M |
| 10. | Nohl Williams | California | Chiefs | CB | $1.4M |
| 11. | Elijah Hicks | California | Bears | CB | $1.4M |
| 12. | Craig Woodson | California | Patriots | S | $1.3M |
| 13. | Teddye Buchanan | California | Ravens | LB | $1.2M |
| 14. | Marcus Harris | California | Titans | CB | $1.1M |
| 15. | Hezekiah Masses | California | Raiders | CB | $979.9K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Deshaun Watson | Clemson | Browns | QB | $40.2M |
| 2. | Tee Higgins | Clemson | Bengals | WR | $26.5M |
| 3. | Trevor Lawrence | Clemson | Jaguars | QB | $24M |
| 4. | Grady Jarrett | Clemson | Bears | DL | $18.9M |
| 5. | Dexter Lawrence | Clemson | Bengals | DL | $15.3M |
| 6. | A.J. Terrell | Clemson | Falcons | CB | $13.5M |
| 7. | John Simpson | Clemson | Ravens | G | $5M |
| 8. | Travis Etienne | Clemson | Saints | RB | $5M |
| 9. | D.J. Reader | Clemson | Giants | DL | $4.5M |
| 10. | Myles Murphy | Clemson | Bengals | ED | $4M |
| 11. | Blake Miller | Clemson | Lions | RT | $4M |
| 12. | Trenton Simpson | Clemson | Ravens | LB | $3.9M |
| 13. | Nate Wiggins | Clemson | Ravens | CB | $3.5M |
| 14. | Peter Woods | Clemson | Chiefs | DL | $3.3M |
| 15. | T.J. Parker | Clemson | Bills | ED | $2.4M |
| 16. | Avieon Terrell | Clemson | Falcons | CB | $1.9M |
| 17. | Ruke Orhorhoro | Clemson | Jaguars | DL | $1.7M |
| 18. | Antonio Williams | Clemson | Commanders | WR | $1.3M |
| 19. | Barrett Carter | Clemson | Bengals | LB | $1.3M |
| 20. | Will Shipley | Clemson | Eagles | RB | $1.3M |
| 21. | Jordan McFadden | Clemson | Bears | G | $1.3M |
| 22. | Davis Allen | Clemson | Rams | TE | $1.2M |
| 23. | Cade Klubnik | Clemson | Jets | QB | $1.2M |
| 24. | Wade Woodaz | Clemson | Texans | LB | $1.2M |
| 25. | Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | Clemson | Eagles | LB | $1.2M |
| 26. | Tyler Davis | Clemson | Rams | DL | $1.1M |
| 27. | R.J. Mickens | Clemson | Rams | S | $1M |
| 28. | DeMonte Capehart | Clemson | Buccaneers | DL | $1M |
| 29. | Jake Briningstool | Clemson | Chiefs | TE | $895K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Jones | Duke | Colts | QB | $19.2M |
| 2. | Noah Gray | Duke | Chiefs | TE | $7M |
| 3. | Graham Barton | Duke | Buccaneers | C | $3.8M |
| 4. | Josh Blackwell | Duke | Bears | CB | $2.6M |
| 5. | Chris Rumph II | Duke | Saints | ED | $2M |
| 6. | DeWayne Carter | Duke | Bills | DL | $1.5M |
| 7. | Thomas Hennessy | Duke | Jets | LS | $1.5M |
| 8. | Michael Carter II | Duke | Eagles | CB | $1.4M |
| 9. | Wesley Williams | Duke | Jaguars | ED | $1.2M |
| 10. | Jacob Monk | Duke | Packers | C | $1.2M |
| 11. | Evan Deckers | Duke | Buccaneers | LS | $1.1M |
| 12. | Chandler Rivers | Duke | Ravens | CB | $1M |
| 13. | Aaron Hall | Duke | Panthers | DL | $897.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derwin James | Florida State | Rams | S | $24.6M |
| 2. | Brian Burns | Florida State | Giants | ED | $21.4M |
| 3. | Jalen Ramsey | Florida State | Steelers | CB | $17.2M |
| 4. | Josh Sweat | Florida State | Cardinals | ED | $16.4M |
| 5. | Jermaine Johnson | Florida State | Titans | DL | $13.4M |
| 6. | Jameis Winston | Florida State | Giants | QB | $5M |
| 7. | Asante Samuel Jr. | Florida State | Steelers | CB | $4M |
| 8. | Keon Coleman | Florida State | Bills | WR | $2.8M |
| 9. | Braden Fiske | Florida State | Rams | DL | $2.6M |
| 10. | Jared Verse | Florida State | Browns | LB | $2.2M |
| 11. | Renardo Green | Florida State | 49ers | CB | $1.7M |
| 12. | Jarrian Jones | Florida State | Jaguars | CB | $1.5M |
| 13. | Azareye'h Thomas | Florida State | Jets | CB | $1.5M |
| 14. | Mario Edwards | Florida State | Texans | DL | $1.5M |
| 15. | Darrell Jackson Jr. | Florida State | Jets | DL | $1.2M |
| 16. | Joshua Farmer | Florida State | Patriots | DL | $1.2M |
| 17. | Tatum Bethune | Florida State | 49ers | LB | $1.1M |
| 18. | Ryan Fitzgerald | Florida State | Panthers | K | $1M |
| 19. | Kevin Knowles | Florida State | Buccaneers | CB | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harrison Butker | Georgia Tech | Chiefs | K | $7.3M |
| 2. | Jordan Mason | Georgia Tech | Vikings | RB | $5.8M |
| 3. | Keylan Rutledge | Georgia Tech | Texans | C | $3.5M |
| 4. | Keion White | Georgia Tech | 49ers | LB | $1.8M |
| 5. | Jackson Hawes | Georgia Tech | Bills | TE | $1.1M |
| 6. | Darren Waller | Georgia Tech | Panthers | TE | $1.1M |
| 7. | E.J. Jenkins | Georgia Tech | Eagles | TE | $1M |
| 8. | Jordan van den Berg | Georgia Tech | Bears | DL | $947.7K |
| 9. | Haynes King | Georgia Tech | Panthers | QB | $892.3K |
| 10. | Rodney Shelley | Georgia Tech | Rams | CB | $886.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lamar Jackson | Louisville | Ravens | QB | $34.4M |
| 2. | YaYa Diaby | Louisville | Buccaneers | ED | $3.9M |
| 3. | Sheldon Rankins | Louisville | Texans | DL | $3.4M |
| 4. | Tyler Shough | Louisville | Saints | QB | $2.5M |
| 5. | Ashton Gillotte | Louisville | Chiefs | ED | $1.5M |
| 6. | Quincy Riley | Louisville | Saints | CB | $1.2M |
| 7. | Kei'Trel Clark | Louisville | Cardinals | CB | $1.2M |
| 8. | Yasir Abdullah | Louisville | Falcons | ED | $1.1M |
| 9. | TuTu Atwell | Louisville | Rams | WR | $1.1M |
| 9. | Jarvis Brownlee Jr. | Louisville | Jets | CB | $1.1M |
| 11. | Wesley Bailey | Louisville | Rams | ED | $896.7K |
| 12. | Mark Redman | Louisville | Packers | TE | $885K |
| 12. | Bryan Hudson | Louisville | Giants | C | $885K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Rousseau | Miami | Bills | ED | $11.8M |
| 2. | Cameron Ward | Miami | Titans | QB | $11.1M |
| 3. | Jaelan Phillips | Miami | Panthers | ED | $10M |
| 4. | Michael Jackson | Miami | Panthers | CB | $7.8M |
| 5. | Calais Campbell | Miami | Ravens | DL | $6M |
| 6. | Francis Mauigoa | Miami | Giants | G | $5.6M |
| 7. | Al-Quadin Muhammad | Miami | Buccaneers | DL | $5.3M |
| 8. | Rueben Bain Jr. | Miami | Buccaneers | ED | $4.3M |
| 9. | Tyrique Stevenson | Miami | Bears | CB | $4.1M |
| 10. | Akheem Mesidor | Miami | Rams | ED | $3.7M |
| 11. | David Njoku | Miami | Rams | TE | $3M |
| 12. | Elijah Arroyo | Miami | Seahawks | TE | $2M |
| 13. | Kamren Kinchens | Miami | Rams | S | $1.5M |
| 14. | Jonathan Ford | Miami | Packers | DL | $1.4M |
| 15. | Carson Beck | Miami | Cardinals | QB | $1.4M |
| 16. | Markel Bell | Miami | Eagles | T | $1.3M |
| 17. | Jakobe Thomas | Miami | Vikings | S | $1.2M |
| 18. | Keionte Scott | Miami | Buccaneers | CB | $1.2M |
| 19. | D.J. Ivey | Miami | Bengals | CB | $1.2M |
| 20. | Brevin Jordan | Miami | Texans | TE | $1.2M |
| 21. | Jalen Rivers | Miami | Bengals | G | $1.1M |
| 22. | Francisco Mauigoa | Miami | Jets | LB | $1.1M |
| 23. | James Williams | Miami | Titans | LB | $1.1M |
| 24. | Leonard Taylor | Miami | Patriots | DL | $1.1M |
| 24. | Rayshawn Jenkins | Miami | Steelers | S | $1.1M |
| 26. | Andres Borregales | Miami | Patriots | K | $1.1M |
| 27. | C.J. Daniels | Miami | Rams | WR | $953.8K |
| 28. | Anthony Campbell | Miami | Packers | DL | $895.9K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drake Maye | North Carolina | Patriots | QB | $10M |
| 2. | Mack Hollins | North Carolina | Patriots | WR | $5M |
| 3. | Mitchell Trubisky | North Carolina | Titans | QB | $4.3M |
| 4. | Josh Downs | North Carolina | Colts | WR | $4.2M |
| 5. | Omarion Hampton | North Carolina | Rams | RB | $4M |
| 6. | Javonte Williams | North Carolina | Cowboys | RB | $3.9M |
| 7. | Sam Howell | North Carolina | Cowboys | QB | $2.5M |
| 8. | Cole Holcomb | North Carolina | Steelers | LB | $2M |
| 9. | Dyami Brown | North Carolina | Commanders | WR | $1.7M |
| 10. | Devontez Walker | North Carolina | Ravens | WR | $1.3M |
| 11. | Cedric Gray | North Carolina | Titans | LB | $1.3M |
| 12. | Chazz Surratt | North Carolina | Seahawks | LB | $1.2M |
| 13. | Asim Richards | North Carolina | Saints | T | $1.1M |
| 14. | Joshua Ezeudu | North Carolina | Chiefs | LT | $1.1M |
| 15. | British Brooks | North Carolina | Texans | RB | $1.1M |
| 16. | Willie Lampkin | North Carolina | Eagles | C | $885K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alim McNeill | North Carolina State | Lions | DL | $29M |
| 2. | Joe Thuney | North Carolina State | Bears | G | $14.5M |
| 3. | B.J. Hill | North Carolina State | Bengals | DL | $12.1M |
| 4. | Jacoby Brissett | North Carolina State | Cardinals | QB | $10.4M |
| 5. | Bradley Chubb | North Carolina State | Bills | LB | $6.5M |
| 6. | Jakobi Meyers | North Carolina State | Jaguars | WR | $6.2M |
| 7. | A.J. Cole | North Carolina State | Raiders | P | $5M |
| 8. | Garrett Bradbury | North Carolina State | Bears | C | $4.7M |
| 9. | Drake Thomas | North Carolina State | Seahawks | LB | $3.6M |
| 10. | Anthony Belton | North Carolina State | Packers | G | $1.8M |
| 11. | Payton Wilson | North Carolina State | Steelers | LB | $1.5M |
| 12. | Kentavius Street | North Carolina State | Bears | DL | $1.3M |
| 13. | Bam Knight | North Carolina State | Cardinals | RB | $1.2M |
| 14. | Cory Durden | North Carolina State | Patriots | DL | $1.1M |
| 15. | Dylan McMahon | North Carolina State | Rams | C | $1M |
| 16. | Sabastian Harsh | North Carolina State | Texans | ED | $893.4K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian O'Neill | Pittsburgh | Vikings | RT | $14.7M |
| 2. | Patrick Jones | Pittsburgh | Panthers | ED | $10.1M |
| 3. | Aaron Donald | Pittsburgh | Rams | DL | $5.8M |
| 4. | Calijah Kancey | Pittsburgh | Buccaneers | DL | $4.6M |
| 5. | Kenny Pickett | Pittsburgh | Panthers | QB | $4M |
| 6. | Matt Goncalves | Pittsburgh | Colts | G | $1.6M |
| 7. | Avonte Maddox | Pittsburgh | Lions | CB | $1.3M |
| 8. | Jason Pinnock | Pittsburgh | Giants | CB | $1.3M |
| 9. | SirVocea Dennis | Pittsburgh | Buccaneers | LB | $1.2M |
| 10. | Damar Hamlin | Pittsburgh | Bills | S | $1.1M |
| 11. | Gavin Bartholomew | Pittsburgh | Vikings | TE | $1.1M |
| 12. | Konata Mumpfield | Pittsburgh | Rams | WR | $1M |
| 13. | Donovan McMillon | Pittsburgh | Browns | S | $1M |
| 14. | Jared Wayne | Pittsburgh | Texans | WR | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Courtland Sutton | SMU | Broncos | WR | $14M |
| 2. | Brandon Stephens | SMU | Jets | CB | $14M |
| 3. | Evan Brown | SMU | Texans | G | $2.4M |
| 4. | Rashee Rice | SMU | Chiefs | WR | $2.1M |
| 5. | Zach Wood | SMU | Saints | LS | $1.6M |
| 6. | Kylen Granson | SMU | Titans | TE | $1.3M |
| 7. | Elijah Roberts | SMU | Buccaneers | DL | $1.1M |
| 8. | Matthew Hibner | SMU | Ravens | TE | $1.1M |
| 9. | Charles Woods | SMU | Patriots | CB | $1.1M |
| 10. | Brashard Smith | SMU | Chiefs | RB | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Paulson Adebo | Stanford | Giants | CB | $24.2M |
| 2. | Walker Little | Stanford | Jaguars | RT | $14.5M |
| 3. | Christian McCaffrey | Stanford | 49ers | RB | $10.9M |
| 4. | Dalton Schultz | Stanford | Texans | TE | $9.6M |
| 5. | Colby Parkinson | Stanford | Rams | TE | $9.1M |
| 6. | Davis Mills | Stanford | Texans | QB | $8.1M |
| 7. | Harrison Phillips | Stanford | Jets | DL | $7.5M |
| 8. | Michael Wilson | Stanford | Cardinals | WR | $6.2M |
| 9. | Justin Reid | Stanford | Saints | S | $5.2M |
| 10. | Elijah Higgins | Stanford | Cardinals | TE | $3.7M |
| 11. | Thomas Booker | Stanford | Raiders | DL | $3.7M |
| 12. | Austin Hooper | Stanford | Falcons | TE | $3.2M |
| 13. | Solomon Thomas | Stanford | Titans | DL | $2.5M |
| 14. | Jake Bailey | Stanford | Falcons | P | $2.2M |
| 15. | Bobby Okereke | Stanford | Panthers | LB | $1.5M |
| 16. | Sam Roush | Stanford | Bears | TE | $1.3M |
| 17. | Simi Fehoko | Stanford | Cardinals | WR | $1.3M |
| 18. | Tanner McKee | Stanford | Eagles | QB | $1.2M |
| 19. | Elic Ayomanor | Stanford | Titans | WR | $1.2M |
| 20. | Kendall Williamson | Stanford | Rams | S | $1.1M |
| 21. | Bryce Tremayne | Stanford | Panthers | WR | $1M |
| 22. | C.J. Williams | Stanford | Jaguars | WR | $952.1K |
| 23. | Collin Wright | Stanford | Texans | CB | $896.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zaire Franklin | Syracuse | Packers | LB | $7.1M |
| 2. | Matthew Bergeron | Syracuse | Falcons | G | $5M |
| 3. | Garrett Williams | Syracuse | Cardinals | CB | $4M |
| 4. | Riley Dixon | Syracuse | Buccaneers | P | $3M |
| 5. | Sean Tucker | Syracuse | Buccaneers | RB | $2.5M |
| 6. | Andre Cisco | Syracuse | Jets | S | $2.2M |
| 7. | Oronde Gadsden II | Syracuse | Rams | TE | $1.1M |
| 8. | LeQuint Allen | Syracuse | Jaguars | RB | $1M |
| 9. | Andre Szmyt | Syracuse | Browns | K | $1M |
| 10. | Alijah Clark | Syracuse | Cowboys | S | $1M |
| 11. | Marlowe Wax | Syracuse | Rams | LB | $1M |
| 12. | Jackson Meeks | Syracuse | Lions | WR | $895.9K |
| 13. | Kevin Jobity | Syracuse | Steelers | DL | $895K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Morgan Moses | Virginia | Patriots | RT | $10.4M |
| 2. | Dontayvion Wicks | Virginia | Eagles | WR | $2.3M |
| 3. | Olamide Zaccheaus | Virginia | Falcons | WR | $2.1M |
| 4. | Jonas Sanker | Virginia | Saints | S | $1.4M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Christian Darrisaw | Virginia Tech | Vikings | LT | $13.3M |
| 2. | Divine Deablo | Virginia Tech | Falcons | LB | $8.9M |
| 3. | Tremaine Edmunds | Virginia Tech | Giants | LB | $5.6M |
| 4. | Tim Settle | Virginia Tech | Commanders | DL | $3.9M |
| 5. | Wyatt Teller | Virginia Tech | Texans | G | $3.6M |
| 6. | Tyrod Taylor | Virginia Tech | Packers | QB | $2.9M |
| 7. | Brock Hoffman | Virginia Tech | Steelers | G | $2.5M |
| 8. | Joey Slye | Virginia Tech | Titans | K | $2M |
| 9. | Bhayshul Tuten | Virginia Tech | Jaguars | RB | $1.3M |
| 10. | Chuck Clark | Virginia Tech | Lions | S | $1.3M |
| 11. | Jaylin Lane | Virginia Tech | Commanders | WR | $1.2M |
| 12. | Aeneas Peebles | Virginia Tech | Ravens | DL | $1.1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jessie Bates III | Wake Forest | Falcons | S | $24.8M |
| 2. | Zach Bako-Bewele | Wake Forest | Packers | RT | $11.8M |
| 3. | Kobie Turner | Wake Forest | Rams | DL | $4.2M |
| 4. | Justin Strnad | Wake Forest | Broncos | LB | $3.3M |
| 5. | Malik Mustapha | Wake Forest | 49ers | S | $1.3M |
| 6. | Caelen Carson | Wake Forest | Cowboys | CB | $1.1M |
| 7. | Blake Whiteheart | Wake Forest | Browns | TE | $1.1M |
| 8. | Branson Combs | Wake Forest | Jaguars | LB | $1M |
| 9. | Karon Prunty | Wake Forest | Patriots | CB | $991.8K |
| 10. | Demond Claiborne | Wake Forest | Vikings | RB | $953.4K |
| 11. | Jayden Loving | Wake Forest | Bears | DL | $896.5K |