Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2017
What Big 12 schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2017?
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| College | # | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oklahoma | 38 | $128.6M |
| 2. | Texas | 37 | $68M |
| 3. | Texas A&M | 7 | $58.8M |
| 4. | Nebraska | 7 | $39.1M |
| 5. | Oklahoma State | 17 | $38.2M |
| 6. | West Virginia | 25 | $32.4M |
| 7. | Kansas | 9 | $25.9M |
| 8. | Kansas State | 13 | $25.6M |
| 9. | Colorado | 3 | $22.2M |
| 10. | Texas Tech | 13 | $20M |
| 11. | Iowa State | 9 | $18.2M |
| 12. | Baylor | 21 | $16.5M |
| 13. | Missouri | 10 | $13.7M |
| 14. | Texas Christian | 14 | $8.5M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Corey Coleman | Baylor | Browns | WR | $2.6M |
| 2. | Terrance Williams | Baylor | Cowboys | WR | $2.3M |
| 3. | Kendall Wright | Baylor | Bears | WR | $1.8M |
| 4. | Xavien Howard | Baylor | Dolphins | CB | $1.4M |
| 5. | Josh Gordon | Baylor | Browns | WR | $1.1M |
| 6. | Jon Weeks | Baylor | Texans | LS | $950K |
| 7. | Bryce Petty | Baylor | Jets | QB | $753.4K |
| 8. | Demetri Goodson | Baylor | Packers | CB | $715.8K |
| 9. | Bryce Hager | Baylor | Rams | ILB | $633K |
| 10. | Phil Taylor | Baylor | Redskins | DT | $615K |
| 11. | Andrew Billings | Baylor | Bengals | DT | $599K |
| 12. | Spencer Drango | Baylor | Browns | G | $591.9K |
| 13. | Kyle Fuller | Baylor | Texans | C | $482.3K |
| 14. | Jarell Broxton | Baylor | Ravens | G | $465K |
| 14. | K.D. Cannon | Baylor | Jets | WR | $465K |
| 14. | K.D. Cannon | Baylor | 49ers | WR | $465K |
| 17. | Rico Gathers | Baylor | Cowboys | TE | $348K |
| 18. | Orion Stewart | Baylor | Bills | CB | $122.4K |
| 18. | Orion Stewart | Baylor | Broncos | CB | $122.4K |
| 20. | Jimmy Landes | Baylor | Lions | LS | N/A |
| 20. | Robert Griffin III | Baylor | Browns | QB | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nate Solder | Colorado | Patriots | LT | $11.2M |
| 2. | Jimmy Smith | Colorado | Ravens | CB | $7.5M |
| 3. | Mason Crosby | Colorado | Packers | K | $3.6M |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kelechi Osemele | Iowa State | G | $13.5M | |
| 2. | A.J. Klein | Iowa State | Saints | ILB | $2.8M |
| 3. | Leonard Johnson | Iowa State | Bills | CB | $695K |
| 4. | Jeremiah George | Iowa State | Colts | ILB | $615K |
| 5. | David Irving | Iowa State | Cowboys | DT | $470.3K |
| 6. | Jomal Wiltz | Iowa State | Patriots | CB | $122.4K |
| 7. | Ahtyba Rubin | Iowa State | Seahawks | DT | N/A |
| 7. | Jhaustin Thomas | Iowa State | Colts | DT | N/A |
| 7. | Quenton Bundrage | Iowa State | Jets | WR | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aqib Talib | Kansas | Broncos | CB | $12M |
| 2. | Chris Harris | Kansas | Broncos | CB | $9.9M |
| 3. | Bradley McDougald | Kansas | Seahawks | FS | $2M |
| 4. | Steven Johnson | Kansas | Steelers | ILB | $775K |
| 5. | Dexter McDonald | Kansas | CB | $629.2K | |
| 6. | JaCorey Shepherd | Kansas | Eagles | CB | $540K |
| 7. | Fish Smithson | Kansas | Redskins | S | $122.4K |
| 8. | Ben Heeney | Kansas | ILB | N/A | |
| 8. | Darrell Stuckey | Kansas | Chargers | FS | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jordy Nelson | Kansas State | Packers | WR | $11.6M |
| 2. | Darren Sproles | Kansas State | Eagles | RB | $4M |
| 3. | Terence Newman | Kansas State | Vikings | CB | $3.6M |
| 4. | Emmanuel Lamur | Kansas State | Vikings | OLB | $2.8M |
| 5. | Cody Whitehair | Kansas State | Bears | G | $960.1K |
| 6. | Tyler Lockett | Kansas State | Seahawks | WR | $891.7K |
| 7. | Jordan Willis | Kansas State | Bengals | DE | $691.1K |
| 8. | B.J. Finney | Kansas State | Steelers | C | $540K |
| 9. | Charmeachealle Moore | Kansas State | Chargers | OLB | $348K |
| 10. | Deante Burton | Kansas State | Falcons | WR | $122.4K |
| 10. | Elijah Lee | Kansas State | Vikings | OLB | $122.4K |
| 12. | Boston Stiverson | Kansas State | Cowboys | G | N/A |
| 12. | Dante Barnett | Kansas State | Broncos | S | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeremy Maclin | Missouri | Ravens | WR | $3.5M |
| 1. | Jeremy Maclin | Missouri | Chiefs | WR | $3.5M |
| 3. | Jacquies Smith | Missouri | Buccaneers | OLB | $1.8M |
| 4. | Evander Hood | Missouri | Redskins | DE | $1.3M |
| 5. | Beau Brinkley | Missouri | Titans | LS | $1.2M |
| 6. | Chase Daniel | Missouri | Saints | QB | $900K |
| 6. | Chase Daniel | Missouri | Eagles | QB | $900K |
| 8. | Blaine Gabbert | Missouri | Cardinals | QB | $615K |
| 9. | Aldon Smith | Missouri | OLB | N/A | |
| 9. | Tim Barnes | Missouri | 49ers | C | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ndamukong Suh | Nebraska | Dolphins | DT | $19.1M |
| 2. | Prince Amukamara | Nebraska | Bears | CB | $7M |
| 3. | Richie Incognito | Nebraska | Bills | G | $4.9M |
| 4. | Sam Koch | Nebraska | Ravens | P | $3.1M |
| 5. | Matt Slauson | Nebraska | Chargers | G | $2.8M |
| 6. | Niles Paul | Nebraska | Redskins | TE | $2.2M |
| 7. | Josh Brown | Nebraska | Giants | K | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sam Bradford | Oklahoma | Vikings | QB | $18M |
| 1. | Sam Bradford | Oklahoma | Eagles | QB | $18M |
| 3. | Trent Williams | Oklahoma | Redskins | LT | $15.1M |
| 4. | Gerald McCoy | Oklahoma | Buccaneers | DT | $13.8M |
| 5. | Lane Johnson | Oklahoma | Eagles | RT | $9.8M |
| 6. | DeMarco Murray | Oklahoma | Titans | RB | $7M |
| 7. | Tony Jefferson | Oklahoma | Ravens | SS | $5.5M |
| 8. | Donald Stephenson | Oklahoma | Broncos | LT | $4.3M |
| 9. | Jermaine Gresham | Oklahoma | Cardinals | TE | $3.8M |
| 9. | Kenny Stills | Oklahoma | Dolphins | WR | $3.8M |
| 11. | Stacy McGee | Oklahoma | Redskins | DT | $3.2M |
| 12. | James Hanna | Oklahoma | Cowboys | TE | $3M |
| 13. | Adrian Peterson | Oklahoma | Saints | RB | $2.3M |
| 14. | Landry Jones | Oklahoma | Steelers | QB | $2.2M |
| 15. | Aaron Colvin | Oklahoma | Jaguars | CB | $1.9M |
| 16. | Damien Williams | Oklahoma | Dolphins | RB | $1.8M |
| 17. | Tress Way | Oklahoma | Redskins | P | $1.5M |
| 18. | Sterling Shepard | Oklahoma | Giants | WR | $1.4M |
| 19. | Jordan Phillips | Oklahoma | Dolphins | DT | $1.2M |
| 20. | Joe Mixon | Oklahoma | Bengals | RB | $990.9K |
| 21. | Daryl Williams | Oklahoma | Panthers | RT | $754.3K |
| 22. | James Winchester | Oklahoma | Chiefs | LS | $725K |
| 23. | Corey Nelson | Oklahoma | Broncos | ILB | $702.2K |
| 24. | Charles Tapper | Oklahoma | Cowboys | DE | $694.5K |
| 25. | David King | Oklahoma | Chiefs | DE | $690K |
| 25. | David King | Oklahoma | Titans | DE | $690K |
| 27. | Samaje Perine | Oklahoma | Redskins | RB | $629.9K |
| 28. | Blake Bell | Oklahoma | Vikings | TE | $615K |
| 28. | Geno Grissom | Oklahoma | Patriots | DE | $615K |
| 28. | Blake Bell | Oklahoma | 49ers | TE | $615K |
| 31. | Dominque Alexander | Oklahoma | Browns | ILB | $545.8K |
| 32. | Zack Sanchez | Oklahoma | Panthers | CB | $540K |
| 33. | Dede Westbrook | Oklahoma | Jaguars | WR | $517K |
| 34. | Jordan Evans | Oklahoma | Bengals | ILB | $504.1K |
| 35. | Devante Bond | Oklahoma | Buccaneers | OLB | $501.2K |
| 36. | Julian Wilson | Oklahoma | Ravens | CB | $465K |
| 37. | Tyrus Thompson | Oklahoma | Seahawks | T | $348K |
| 38. | Travis Wilson | Oklahoma | Rams | WR | $122.4K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dez Bryant | Oklahoma State | Cowboys | WR | $17M |
| 2. | Russell Okung | Oklahoma State | Chargers | LT | $6M |
| 3. | Dan Bailey | Oklahoma State | Cowboys | K | $4M |
| 4. | Lane Taylor | Oklahoma State | Packers | G | $3.1M |
| 5. | Justin Gilbert | Oklahoma State | Browns | CB | $2.2M |
| 6. | Emmanuel Ogbah | Oklahoma State | Browns | DE | $1.5M |
| 7. | Perrish Cox | Oklahoma State | Titans | CB | $855K |
| 8. | Tyler Patmon | Oklahoma State | Jaguars | CB | $615K |
| 9. | Vincent Taylor | Oklahoma State | Dolphins | DT | $503.6K |
| 10. | Christopher Carson | Oklahoma State | Seahawks | RB | $481.3K |
| 11. | Lenzy Pipkins | Oklahoma State | Packers | CB | $466.7K |
| 12. | Jhajuan Seales | Oklahoma State | Bears | WR | $465K |
| 12. | Jhajuan Seales | Oklahoma State | Buccaneers | WR | $465K |
| 14. | Ashton Lampkin | Oklahoma State | Chiefs | CB | $348K |
| 15. | Blake Jarwin | Oklahoma State | Cowboys | TE | $122.4K |
| 15. | Kevin Peterson | Oklahoma State | Rams | CB | $122.4K |
| 17. | Brandon Pettigrew | Oklahoma State | Lions | TE | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Earl Thomas | Texas | Seahawks | FS | $10.4M |
| 2. | Brian Orakpo | Texas | Titans | OLB | $9.5M |
| 3. | Kenny Vaccaro | Texas | Saints | SS | $5.7M |
| 4. | Brian Robison | Texas | Vikings | DE | $5M |
| 5. | Justin Tucker | Texas | Ravens | K | $4.3M |
| 6. | Colt McCoy | Texas | Redskins | QB | $3.6M |
| 7. | Derrick Johnson | Texas | Chiefs | ILB | $3.5M |
| 8. | Marquise Goodwin | Texas | 49ers | WR | $3.3M |
| 9. | Keenan Robinson | Texas | Giants | OLB | $3M |
| 10. | Phil Dawson | Texas | Cardinals | K | $2.5M |
| 11. | Malcom Brown | Texas | Patriots | DT | $2.1M |
| 12. | Alex Okafor | Texas | Saints | DE | $2M |
| 13. | Jamaal Charles | Texas | Broncos | RB | $1.5M |
| 14. | Fozzy Whittaker | Texas | Panthers | RB | $1.4M |
| 15. | Roy Miller | Texas | Jaguars | DT | $1.3M |
| 15. | Roy Miller | Texas | Chiefs | DT | $1.3M |
| 17. | Jordan Hicks | Texas | Eagles | ILB | $796.2K |
| 18. | Sam Acho | Texas | Bears | OLB | $695K |
| 19. | Adrian Phillips | Texas | Chargers | FS | $690K |
| 20. | Hassan Ridgeway | Texas | Colts | DE | $680.1K |
| 21. | D'Onta Foreman | Texas | Texans | RB | $654.9K |
| 22. | Quandre Diggs | Texas | Lions | CB | $643.8K |
| 23. | Geoff Swaim | Texas | Cowboys | TE | $628.7K |
| 24. | Donald Hawkins | Texas | Chiefs | G | $615K |
| 25. | Malcolm Brown | Texas | Rams | RB | $540K |
| 26. | Trey Hopkins | Texas | Bengals | G | $465K |
| 26. | Marcus Johnson | Texas | Eagles | WR | $465K |
| 28. | Duke Thomas | Texas | Cowboys | S | $348K |
| 28. | Duke Thomas | Texas | Texans | S | $348K |
| 30. | Kent Perkins | Texas | Bengals | G | $122.4K |
| 30. | Tyrone Swoopes | Texas | Seahawks | TE | $122.4K |
| 32. | Aaron Williams | Texas | Bills | SS | N/A |
| 32. | Daje Johnson | Texas | Falcons | WR | N/A |
| 32. | Lamarr Houston | Texas | Bears | OLB | N/A |
| 32. | Mykkele Thompson | Texas | Giants | FS | N/A |
| 32. | Shiro Davis | Texas | Redskins | DE | N/A |
| 32. | Tony Hills | Texas | Lions | LT | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Tannehill | Texas A&M | Dolphins | QB | $20.3M |
| 2. | Von Miller | Texas A&M | Broncos | OLB | $19.9M |
| 3. | Michael Bennett | Texas A&M | Seahawks | DE | $11.3M |
| 4. | Martellus Bennett | Texas A&M | Packers | TE | $3.9M |
| 5. | Shane Lechler | Texas A&M | Texans | P | $2M |
| 6. | Randy Bullock | Texas A&M | Bengals | K | $775K |
| 7. | Don Muhlbach | Texas A&M | Lions | LS | $695K |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jason Verrett | Texas Christian | Chargers | CB | $2.5M |
| 2. | Josh Doctson | Texas Christian | Redskins | WR | $2.3M |
| 3. | Derrick Kindred | Texas Christian | Browns | S | $664.8K |
| 4. | Halapoulivaati Vaitai | Texas Christian | Eagles | T | $596.3K |
| 5. | Paul Dawson | Texas Christian | Bengals | OLB | $540K |
| 6. | Josh Carraway | Texas Christian | Titans | OLB | $486.8K |
| 7. | Aviante Collins | Texas Christian | Vikings | T | $470K |
| 8. | Deante' Gray | Texas Christian | Texans | WR | $465.7K |
| 9. | Jonathan Anderson | Texas Christian | Bears | ILB | $122.4K |
| 9. | Joey Hunt | Texas Christian | Seahawks | C | $122.4K |
| 9. | Trevone Boykin | Texas Christian | Seahawks | QB | $122.4K |
| 9. | Denzel Johnson | Texas Christian | Titans | S | $122.4K |
| 13. | Kolby Listenbee | Texas Christian | Bills | WR | N/A |
| 13. | Tayo Fabuluje | Texas Christian | Bears | RT | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michael Crabtree | Texas Tech | WR | $7M | |
| 2. | Danny Amendola | Texas Tech | Patriots | WR | $3M |
| 3. | Patrick Mahomes | Texas Tech | Chiefs | QB | $3M |
| 4. | Cody Davis | Texas Tech | Rams | FS | $1.8M |
| 5. | LaAdrian Waddle | Texas Tech | Patriots | RT | $1.1M |
| 6. | Jace Amaro | Texas Tech | Jets | TE | $1M |
| 7. | Le'Raven Clark | Texas Tech | Colts | RT | $746.4K |
| 8. | DeAndre Washington | Texas Tech | RB | $607.3K | |
| 9. | Jakeem Grant | Texas Tech | Dolphins | WR | $575.1K |
| 10. | Kerry Hyder | Texas Tech | Lions | DE | $540K |
| 11. | Reginald Davis III | Texas Tech | Browns | WR | $465K |
| 12. | Pete Robertson | Texas Tech | Redskins | OLB | $122.4K |
| 13. | Bradley Marquez | Texas Tech | Rams | WR | N/A |
| Name | College | NFL | Pos | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tavon Austin | West Virginia | Rams | WR | $15M |
| 2. | Kevin White | West Virginia | Bears | WR | $4.5M |
| 3. | Karl Joseph | West Virginia | S | $2.7M | |
| 4. | Geno Smith | West Virginia | Giants | QB | $1.1M |
| 5. | Charles Sims | West Virginia | Buccaneers | RB | $950K |
| 6. | Daryl Worley | West Virginia | Panthers | CB | $775.9K |
| 7. | Mark Glowinski | West Virginia | Seahawks | G | $701.4K |
| 8. | Terence Garvin | West Virginia | Seahawks | ILB | $695K |
| 9. | Will Clarke | West Virginia | Bengals | DE | $690K |
| 9. | Will Clarke | West Virginia | Buccaneers | DE | $690K |
| 11. | Nick Kwiatkoski | West Virginia | Bears | ILB | $683.8K |
| 12. | Rasul Douglas | West Virginia | Eagles | CB | $641.6K |
| 13. | Quinton Spain | West Virginia | Titans | G | $617K |
| 14. | Mario Alford | West Virginia | Bengals | WR | $615K |
| 15. | Wendell Smallwood | West Virginia | Eagles | RB | $601.1K |
| 16. | Shelton Gibson | West Virginia | Eagles | WR | $529.3K |
| 17. | Jarrod Harper | West Virginia | Jaguars | S | $348K |
| 18. | Daikel Shorts | West Virginia | Bills | WR | $122.4K |
| 18. | Marquis Lucas | West Virginia | Bills | T | $122.4K |
| 18. | Adam Pankey | West Virginia | Packers | T | $122.4K |
| 18. | Noble Nwachukwu | West Virginia | 49ers | DE | $122.4K |
| 18. | Marquis Lucas | West Virginia | Buccaneers | T | $122.4K |
| 23. | John DePalma | West Virginia | Eagles | LS | N/A |
| 23. | K.J. Dillon | West Virginia | Texans | S | N/A |
| 23. | Shaquille Riddick | West Virginia | Cardinals | OLB | N/A |