Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2026
What Big 12 schools have the most and highest paid NFL players in 2026?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Utah | 22 | $83M |
| 2. | Texas Tech | 15 | $73.3M |
| 3. | TCU | 22 | $66.4M |
| 4. | Iowa State | 14 | $63.7M |
| 5. | Cincinnati | 14 | $54.4M |
| 6. | BYU | 10 | $39.1M |
| 7. | Houston | 9 | $37.4M |
| 8. | Kansas State | 9 | $33.7M |
| 9. | Oklahoma State | 10 | $31.6M |
| 10. | Colorado | 10 | $31.2M |
| 11. | Arizona | 11 | $25.1M |
| 12. | Baylor | 9 | $21.7M |
| 13. | West Virginia | 8 | $20.4M |
| 14. | UCF | 6 | $14M |
| 15. | Arizona State | 6 | $10.1M |
| 16. | Kansas | 5 | $5.7M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tet McMillan | Arizona | Panthers | WR | $6.4M |
| 2. | Jordan Morgan | Arizona | Packers | LT | $3.9M |
| 3. | Nick Folk | Arizona | Falcons | K | $3.3M |
| 4. | Roy Lopez | Arizona | Cardinals | DL | $2.9M |
| 5. | Treydan Stukes | Arizona | Raiders | S | $2.3M |
| 6. | Jacob Cowing | Arizona | 49ers | WR | $1.2M |
| 7. | Genesis Smith | Arizona | Rams | S | $1.1M |
| 8. | Tyler Loop | Arizona | Ravens | K | $1.1M |
| 9. | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Arizona | Commanders | RB | $1M |
| 10. | Dalton Johnson | Arizona | Raiders | S | $1M |
| 11. | Ayden Garnes | Arizona | Buccaneers | CB | $891.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Max Iheanachor | Arizona State | Steelers | RT | $3.8M |
| 2. | Rachaad White | Arizona State | Commanders | RB | $2M |
| 3. | Cam Skattebo | Arizona State | Giants | RB | $1.3M |
| 4. | Jack Jones | Arizona State | 49ers | CB | $1.1M |
| 5. | Keith Abney II | Arizona State | Lions | CB | $1M |
| 6. | Keyshaun Elliott | Arizona State | Bears | LB | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fred Warner | BYU | 49ers | LB | $17.9M |
| 2. | Puka Nacua | BYU | Rams | WR | $5.8M |
| 3. | Tyler Allgeier | BYU | Cardinals | RB | $4.4M |
| 4. | Khyiris Tonga | BYU | Chiefs | DL | $3.3M |
| 5. | Chris Brooks | BYU | Packers | RB | $1.8M |
| 6. | Kingsley Suamataia | BYU | Chiefs | G | $1.8M |
| 7. | Zach Wilson | BYU | Saints | QB | $1.3M |
| 8. | Ryan Rehkow | BYU | Bengals | P | $1.1M |
| 9. | Jack Kelly | BYU | Giants | LB | $955.7K |
| 10. | Carsen Ryan | BYU | Browns | TE | $919.6K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jalen Pitre | Baylor | Texans | CB | $5.7M |
| 2. | Terrel Bernard | Baylor | Bills | LB | $5.4M |
| 3. | Tyquan Thornton | Baylor | Chiefs | WR | $3.5M |
| 4. | Andrew Billings | Baylor | Cardinals | DL | $2.5M |
| 5. | Ross Matiscik | Baylor | Jaguars | LS | $1.7M |
| 6. | James Lynch | Baylor | Bears | DL | $1.1M |
| 7. | Jackie Marshall | Baylor | Titans | DL | $965.8K |
| 8. | Josh Cameron | Baylor | Jaguars | WR | $957.5K |
| 9. | Jon Weeks | Baylor | 49ers | LS | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bryan Cook | Cincinnati | Bengals | S | $10.7M |
| 2. | Ahmad Gardner | Cincinnati | Colts | CB | $9.5M |
| 3. | Alec Pierce | Cincinnati | Colts | WR | $9.2M |
| 4. | Travis Kelce | Cincinnati | Chiefs | TE | $4.9M |
| 5. | Eric Wilson | Cincinnati | Vikings | LB | $4.1M |
| 6. | Tre Tucker | Cincinnati | Raiders | WR | $3.9M |
| 7. | Ivan Pace | Cincinnati | Vikings | LB | $3.5M |
| 8. | Josh Whyle | Cincinnati | Packers | TE | $1.9M |
| 9. | Jake Golday | Cincinnati | Vikings | LB | $1.7M |
| 10. | Jowon Briggs | Cincinnati | Jets | DL | $1.1M |
| 10. | James Hudson | Cincinnati | Titans | LT | $1.1M |
| 12. | Corey Kiner | Cincinnati | Patriots | RB | $1M |
| 13. | Cyrus Allen | Cincinnati | Chiefs | WR | $979.9K |
| 14. | John Williams | Cincinnati | Packers | T | $921.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Travis Hunter | Colorado | Jaguars | CB | $10.6M |
| 2. | Nathan Landman | Colorado | Rams | LB | $7.2M |
| 3. | Chidobe Awuzie | Colorado | Ravens | CB | $5M |
| 4. | Brady Russell | Colorado | Seahawks | TE | $2.3M |
| 5. | Shedeur Sanders | Colorado | Browns | QB | $1.1M |
| 6. | LaJohntay Wester | Colorado | Ravens | WR | $1.1M |
| 7. | Jimmy Horn Jr. | Colorado | Panthers | WR | $1.1M |
| 8. | B.J. Green | Colorado | Jaguars | ED | $1M |
| 9. | Will Sherman | Colorado | Saints | G | $1M |
| 10. | Kahlil Benson | Colorado | Chiefs | T | $885K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ed Oliver | Houston | Bills | DL | $13.7M |
| 2. | Marcus Jones | Houston | Patriots | CB | $6.7M |
| 3. | Logan Hall | Houston | Texans | DL | $4.6M |
| 4. | Josh Jones | Houston | Seahawks | T | $4M |
| 5. | Case Keenum | Houston | Bears | QB | $2.2M |
| 6. | Kyle Allen | Houston | Bills | QB | $1.9M |
| 7. | Grant Stuard | Houston | Rams | ED | $1.9M |
| 8. | Jalyx Hunt | Houston | Eagles | ED | $1.5M |
| 9. | Tanner Koziol | Houston | Jaguars | TE | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brock Purdy | Iowa State | 49ers | QB | $23.7M |
| 2. | Breece Hall | Iowa State | Jets | RB | $11.5M |
| 3. | Will McDonald | Iowa State | Jets | ED | $5.2M |
| 4. | Charlie Kolar | Iowa State | Rams | TE | $4.3M |
| 5. | Xavier Hutchinson | Iowa State | Texans | WR | $3.7M |
| 6. | David Montgomery | Iowa State | Texans | RB | $3.3M |
| 7. | Jake Hummel | Iowa State | Texans | LB | $2.1M |
| 8. | Kene Nwangwu | Iowa State | Jets | RB | $1.9M |
| 9. | Darien Porter | Iowa State | Raiders | CB | $1.5M |
| 10. | Jaylin Noel | Iowa State | Texans | WR | $1.5M |
| 11. | Domonique Orange | Iowa State | Vikings | DL | $1.3M |
| 12. | T.J. Tampa | Iowa State | Ravens | CB | $1.3M |
| 13. | Jalen Travis | Iowa State | Colts | RT | $1.2M |
| 14. | Eyioma Uwazurike | Iowa State | Broncos | DL | $1.2M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dominick Puni | Kansas | 49ers | G | $1.6M |
| 2. | Austin Booker | Kansas | Bears | ED | $1.2M |
| 3. | Bryce Cabeldue | Kansas | Seahawks | G | $1.1M |
| 4. | Enrique Cruz Jr. | Kansas | 49ers | T | $979.9K |
| 5. | Jalon Daniels | Kansas | Buccaneers | QB | $893.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | D.J. Reed | Kansas State | Lions | CB | $17.9M |
| 2. | Felix Anudike-Uzomah | Kansas State | Chiefs | ED | $3.8M |
| 3. | Dalton Risner | Kansas State | Bengals | G | $3.7M |
| 4. | Ben Sinnott | Kansas State | Commanders | TE | $2M |
| 5. | Cooper Beebe | Kansas State | Cowboys | C | $1.6M |
| 6. | Jacob Parrish | Kansas State | Buccaneers | CB | $1.4M |
| 7. | DJ Giddens | Kansas State | Colts | RB | $1.1M |
| 8. | Marques Sigle | Kansas State | 49ers | S | $1.1M |
| 9. | Sam Hecht | Kansas State | Panthers | C | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chuba Hubbard | Oklahoma State | Panthers | RB | $7.5M |
| 2. | Jaylen Warren | Oklahoma State | Steelers | RB | $7M |
| 3. | Mason Rudolph | Oklahoma State | Steelers | QB | $4.6M |
| 4. | Justice Hill | Oklahoma State | Ravens | RB | $3.8M |
| 5. | Teven Jenkins | Oklahoma State | Browns | G | $2.7M |
| 6. | Malcolm RodrÃguez | Oklahoma State | Lions | LB | $1.4M |
| 7. | Tylan Wallace | Oklahoma State | Browns | WR | $1.3M |
| 8. | Tyler Lacy | Oklahoma State | Lions | DL | $1.2M |
| 9. | Jelani Woods | Oklahoma State | Jets | TE | $1.1M |
| 10. | Tay Martin | Oklahoma State | Lions | WR | $1M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Trevon Moehrig | TCU | Panthers | S | $21.3M |
| 2. | Kavontae Turpin | TCU | Cowboys | WR | $4.6M |
| 3. | Steve Avila | TCU | Rams | G | $4.6M |
| 4. | Quentin Johnston | TCU | Rams | WR | $4.5M |
| 5. | Dee Winters | TCU | Cowboys | LB | $3.7M |
| 6. | Tyler Guyton | TCU | Cowboys | LT | $3.6M |
| 7. | Austin Schlottmann | TCU | Titans | C | $3M |
| 8. | Ar'Darius Washington | TCU | Giants | S | $2.6M |
| 9. | Kendre Miller | TCU | Saints | RB | $1.8M |
| 10. | L.J. Collier | TCU | Cardinals | DL | $1.7M |
| 11. | Jack Bech | TCU | Raiders | WR | $1.7M |
| 12. | Brandon Coleman | TCU | Commanders | T | $1.7M |
| 13. | Andy Dalton | TCU | Eagles | QB | $1.5M |
| 14. | Derius Davis | TCU | Rams | WR | $1.3M |
| 15. | Jared Wiley | TCU | Chiefs | TE | $1.2M |
| 16. | Emari Demercado | TCU | Cowboys | RB | $1.2M |
| 17. | Josh Newton | TCU | Bengals | CB | $1.2M |
| 18. | Kaleb Elarms-Orr | TCU | Bills | LB | $1.2M |
| 19. | Garret Wallow | TCU | 49ers | LB | $1.1M |
| 20. | Cooper McDonald | TCU | Chiefs | LB | $1M |
| 21. | Namdi Obiazor | TCU | Patriots | LB | $944.7K |
| 22. | Channing Canada | TCU | Patriots | CB | $891.7K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Mahomes | Texas Tech | Chiefs | QB | $34.7M |
| 2. | David Bailey | Texas Tech | Jets | ED | $9.9M |
| 3. | Terence Steele | Texas Tech | Cowboys | RT | $8.7M |
| 4. | Tyree Wilson | Texas Tech | Saints | DL | $4.2M |
| 5. | Broderick Washington | Texas Tech | Ravens | DL | $3.9M |
| 6. | Lee Hunter | Texas Tech | Panthers | DL | $1.8M |
| 7. | Caleb Rogers | Texas Tech | Raiders | G | $1.4M |
| 8. | Romello Height | Texas Tech | 49ers | ED | $1.3M |
| 9. | Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | Texas Tech | Cardinals | S | $1.3M |
| 10. | Tyler Owens | Texas Tech | Commanders | S | $1.1M |
| 11. | Tahj Brooks | Texas Tech | Bengals | RB | $1.1M |
| 12. | Reggie Virgil | Texas Tech | Cardinals | WR | $1M |
| 13. | Austin McNamara | Texas Tech | Jets | P | $1M |
| 14. | Skyler Gill-Howard | Texas Tech | Lions | DL | $955.1K |
| 15. | Behren Morton | Texas Tech | Patriots | QB | $922.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Hughes | UCF | Falcons | CB | $5.5M |
| 2. | Malachi Lawrence | UCF | Cowboys | ED | $3.7M |
| 3. | RJ Harvey | UCF | Broncos | RB | $1.7M |
| 4. | Alex Ward | UCF | Raiders | LS | $1.1M |
| 5. | Mac McWilliams | UCF | Eagles | CB | $1.1M |
| 6. | Ricky Barber | UCF | Commanders | DL | $895.9K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jaylon Johnson | Utah | Bears | CB | $24.5M |
| 2. | Garett Bolles | Utah | Broncos | LT | $8.5M |
| 3. | Cody Barton | Utah | Titans | LB | $8.2M |
| 4. | Devin Lloyd | Utah | Panthers | LB | $6.8M |
| 5. | Spencer Fano | Utah | Browns | LT | $5.9M |
| 6. | Dalton Kincaid | Utah | Bills | TE | $4.3M |
| 7. | Caleb Lomu | Utah | Patriots | T | $3.4M |
| 8. | Tyler Huntley | Utah | Ravens | QB | $2.2M |
| 9. | Clark Phillips III | Utah | Bears | CB | $2.1M |
| 10. | Matt Gay | Utah | Raiders | K | $2.1M |
| 11. | Tim Patrick | Utah | Jets | WR | $2M |
| 12. | Cole Bishop | Utah | Bills | S | $1.8M |
| 13. | Jonah Elliss | Utah | Broncos | LB | $1.6M |
| 14. | Julian Blackmon | Utah | Saints | S | $1.5M |
| 15. | Sione Vaki | Utah | Lions | RB | $1.2M |
| 16. | Devaughn Vele | Utah | Saints | WR | $1.1M |
| 16. | Terrell Burgess | Utah | Titans | S | $1.1M |
| 18. | Karene Reid | Utah | Broncos | LB | $1M |
| 19. | Connor O'Toole | Utah | Seahawks | ED | $1M |
| 20. | Dallen Bentley | Utah | Broncos | TE | $921.2K |
| 21. | Tanoa Togiai | Utah | Commanders | G | $894.8K |
| 22. | Zemaiah Vaughn | Utah | Vikings | CB | $885K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Colton McKivitz | West Virginia | 49ers | RT | $5.8M |
| 2. | Dante Stills | West Virginia | Cardinals | ED | $3.7M |
| 3. | Geno Smith | West Virginia | Jets | QB | $3.3M |
| 4. | Zach Frazier | West Virginia | Steelers | C | $2.1M |
| 5. | Rasul Douglas | West Virginia | Commanders | CB | $2M |
| 6. | Wyatt Milum | West Virginia | Jaguars | G | $1.4M |
| 7. | Rex Sunahara | West Virginia | Browns | LS | $1.1M |
| 8. | Austin Brinkman | West Virginia | Texans | LS | $1M |