Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2015
What Mountain West schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2015?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Utah | 12 | $63.7M |
| 2. | Texas Christian | 10 | $48.7M |
| 3. | Colorado State | 8 | $9.3M |
| 4. | Wyoming | 6 | $8.9M |
| 5. | Brigham Young | 3 | $8.3M |
| 6. | New Mexico | 3 | $6.3M |
| 7. | San Diego State | 9 | $5M |
| 8. | Fresno State | 8 | $4.9M |
| 9. | Boise State | 6 | $4M |
| 10. | Nevada | 5 | $2.7M |
| 11. | Utah State | 3 | $1.8M |
| 12. | San Jose State | 4 | $1.7M |
| 13. | Air Force | 1 | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ben Garland | Air Force | Falcons | G | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | DeMarcus Lawrence | Boise State | Cowboys | DE | $1.4M |
| 2. | Jamar Taylor | Boise State | Dolphins | CB | $906.6K |
| 3. | Jay Ajayi | Boise State | Dolphins | RB | $625.2K |
| 4. | Charles Leno | Boise State | Bears | LT | $566.6K |
| 5. | Matt Paradis | Boise State | Broncos | C | $435K |
| 6. | Blake Renaud | Boise State | Vikings | LB | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dennis Pitta | Brigham Young | Ravens | TE | $6.4M |
| 2. | John Denney | Brigham Young | Dolphins | LS | $1.2M |
| 3. | Dallas Reynolds | Brigham Young | Giants | G | $700K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Erik Pears | Colorado State | 49ers | RT | $2.9M |
| 2. | Shelley Smith | Colorado State | Broncos | G | $2.1M |
| 3. | Weston Richburg | Colorado State | Giants | C | $1.2M |
| 4. | Ty Sambrailo | Colorado State | Broncos | LT | $961.5K |
| 5. | Garrett Grayson | Colorado State | Saints | QB | $850.2K |
| 6. | Crockett Gillmore | Colorado State | Ravens | TE | $681.5K |
| 7. | Shaquil Barrett | Colorado State | Broncos | OLB | $511.2K |
| 8. | Kapri Bibbs | Colorado State | Broncos | RB | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derek Carr | Fresno State | QB | $1.3M | |
| 2. | Davante Adams | Fresno State | Packers | WR | $983.4K |
| 3. | Tyeler Davison | Fresno State | Saints | DT | $624.3K |
| 4. | Derron Smith | Fresno State | Bengals | SS | $599.7K |
| 5. | Cody Wichmann | Fresno State | G | $592.6K | |
| 6. | Austin Wentworth | Fresno State | Vikings | RT | $510.7K |
| 7. | Marcel Jensen | Fresno State | Falcons | TE | $112.2K |
| 7. | Isaiah Burse | Fresno State | Steelers | WR | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joel Bitonio | Nevada | Browns | G | $1.4M |
| 2. | Duke Williams | Nevada | Bills | FS | $657.6K |
| 3. | Zach Sudfeld | Nevada | Jets | TE | $499K |
| 4. | Kyle Roberts | Nevada | Broncos | T | $112.2K |
| 4. | Chris Barker | Nevada | Patriots | G | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Glover Quin | New Mexico | Lions | FS | $4.7M |
| 2. | Byron Bell | New Mexico | Titans | RT | $1.5M |
| 3. | SaQwan Edwards | New Mexico | CB | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gavin Escobar | San Diego State | Cowboys | TE | $1.1M |
| 2. | Aaron Brewer | San Diego State | Broncos | LS | $1M |
| 3. | Ronnie Hillman | San Diego State | Broncos | RB | $750.2K |
| 4. | Lance Louis | San Diego State | Colts | G | $737.5K |
| 5. | Nat Berhe | San Diego State | Giants | FS | $603.2K |
| 6. | Brice Butler | San Diego State | WR | $556.9K | |
| 7. | Leon McFadden | San Diego State | Cardinals | CB | $112.2K |
| 7. | Eric Pinkins | San Diego State | Seahawks | ILB | $112.2K |
| 7. | Terry Poole | San Diego State | Seahawks | G | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bene Benwikere | San Jose State | Panthers | CB | $604.8K |
| 2. | David Fales | San Jose State | Bears | QB | $510K |
| 2. | Keith Smith | San Jose State | Cowboys | ILB | $510K |
| 4. | Akeem King | San Jose State | Falcons | SS | $112.2K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andy Dalton | Texas Christian | Bengals | QB | $16M |
| 2. | Jerry Hughes | Texas Christian | Bills | DE | $9M |
| 3. | Daryl Washington | Texas Christian | Cardinals | ILB | $8M |
| 4. | Marcus Cannon | Texas Christian | Patriots | G | $4.5M |
| 5. | David Hawthorne | Texas Christian | Saints | ILB | $3.8M |
| 6. | Jeremy Kerley | Texas Christian | Jets | WR | $3.5M |
| 7. | Marshall Newhouse | Texas Christian | Giants | RT | $1.5M |
| 8. | Colin Jones | Texas Christian | Panthers | FS | $927.5K |
| 9. | Clint Gresham | Texas Christian | Seahawks | LS | $901.7K |
| 10. | Tank Carder | Texas Christian | Browns | ILB | $525K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alex Smith | Utah | Chiefs | QB | $17M |
| 2. | Paul Kruger | Utah | Browns | OLB | $8.1M |
| 3. | Eric Weddle | Utah | Chargers | FS | $8M |
| 4. | Paul Soliai | Utah | Falcons | DT | $6.4M |
| 5. | Zane Beadles | Utah | Jaguars | G | $6M |
| 6. | Sean Smith | Utah | Chiefs | CB | $5.5M |
| 7. | Koa Misi | Utah | Dolphins | ILB | $4.3M |
| 8. | Steve Smith | Utah | Ravens | WR | $3.5M |
| 9. | Brice McCain | Utah | Dolphins | CB | $2.8M |
| 10. | Matt Asiata | Utah | Vikings | RB | $800K |
| 11. | Stevenson Sylvester | Utah | Bills | ILB | $730K |
| 12. | Sealver Siliga | Utah | Patriots | DT | $660K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maurice Alexander | Utah State | SS | $671.1K | |
| 2. | Nevin Lawson | Utah State | Lions | CB | $630.1K |
| 3. | Zach Vigil | Utah State | Dolphins | LB | $528.3K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Malcom Floyd | Wyoming | Chargers | WR | $3.9M |
| 2. | Tashaun Gipson | Wyoming | Browns | FS | $2.4M |
| 3. | Mitch Unrein | Wyoming | Chargers | DT | $950K |
| 4. | Marqueston Huff | Wyoming | Titans | FS | $661.3K |
| 5. | Mark Nzeocha | Wyoming | Cowboys | OLB | $586.1K |
| 6. | Mike Purcell | Wyoming | 49ers | DE | $465K |