Updated by Dan on Sep 1, 2017

Big Ten player salaries in the 2017 NFL season

What Big Ten schools had the most and highest paid NFL players in 2017?
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College # Salary
1. Ohio State 48 $102.9M
2. Wisconsin 34 $91.7M
3. Michigan State 36 $82.6M
4. Iowa 31 $77.1M
5. Penn State 37 $65.8M
6. Michigan 35 $55.9M
7. Purdue 17 $55.1M
8. Illinois 22 $44.5M
9. Nebraska 24 $23.6M
10. Minnesota 15 $16.1M
11. Northwestern 14 $13M
12. Indiana 15 $12.5M
13. Maryland 9 $4M
14. Rutgers 7 $2.8M

Illinois

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Vontae Davis Illinois Colts CB $10.3M
2. Corey Liuget Illinois Chargers DT $9.5M
3. Jeff Allen Illinois Texans G $6.4M
4. Whitney Mercilus Illinois Texans OLB $6M
5. Akeem Spence Illinois Lions DT $2.3M
6. Michael Hoomanawanui Illinois Saints TE $1.9M
7. Tavon Wilson Illinois Lions FS $1.7M
8. Jihad Ward Illinois DE $1.3M
9. Arrelious Benn Illinois Jaguars WR $935K
10. Dawuane Smoot Illinois Jaguars DE $706K
11. Clayton Fejedelem Illinois Bengals S $555.9K
12. Josh Ferguson Illinois Colts RB $543.3K
13. Ted Karras Illinois Patriots G $540K
14. Geronimo Allison Illinois Packers WR $508.2K
15. Hardy Nickerson Jr. Illinois Bengals ILB $465K
15. Matt LaCosse Illinois Giants TE $465K
17. Gimel President Illinois Texans OLB $122.4K
17. Justin Hardee Illinois Texans CB $122.4K
17. Carroll Phillips Illinois Jaguars OLB $122.4K
17. Justin Hardee Illinois Saints CB $122.4K
21. V'Angelo Bentley Illinois Patriots CB N/A
21. Wes Lunt Illinois Vikings QB N/A

Indiana

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Rodger Saffold Indiana Rams G $6.3M
2. Cody Latimer Indiana Broncos WR $1.2M
3. Jason Spriggs Indiana Packers T $1.1M
4. Tevin Coleman Indiana Falcons RB $866.3K
5. Dan Feeney Indiana Chargers G $696.2K
6. Jordan Howard Indiana Bears RB $602K
7. Darius Latham Indiana DT $542.5K
8. Bobby Richardson Indiana Saints DE $540K
9. Shane Wynn Indiana Jaguars WR $363K
10. Nate Sudfeld Indiana Eagles QB $122.4K
10. Nate Sudfeld Indiana Redskins QB $122.4K
12. Devine Redding Indiana Chiefs RB N/A
12. Dimitiric Camiel Indiana Texans T N/A
12. Michael Cooper Indiana Redskins TE N/A
12. Tracy Porter Indiana Bears CB N/A

Iowa

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Mike Daniels Iowa Packers DT $10.4M
2. Marshal Yanda Iowa Ravens G $9.1M
3. Riley Reiff Iowa Vikings LT $8.5M
4. Bryan Bulaga Iowa Packers RT $7.9M
5. C.J. Fiedorowicz Iowa Texans TE $6.4M
6. Brandon Scherff Iowa Redskins G $5.8M
7. Adrian Clayborn Iowa Falcons DE $5.4M
8. Christian Kirksey Iowa Browns ILB $5.2M
9. Micah Hyde Iowa Bills SS $4M
10. Karl Klug Iowa Titans DT $2.6M
11. Anthony Hitchens Iowa Cowboys ILB $1.9M
12. Matt Tobin Iowa Eagles G $850K
12. Matt Tobin Iowa Seahawks G $850K
14. Carl Davis Iowa Ravens DT $787K
15. Adam Gettis Iowa Giants G $775K
16. Andrew Donnal Iowa Rams RT $739.2K
17. C.J. Beathard Iowa 49ers QB $641.6K
18. Jaleel Johnson Iowa Vikings DT $634.6K
19. Brandon Wegher Iowa Panthers RB $540K
19. Casey Kreiter Iowa Broncos LS $540K
19. Austin Blythe Iowa Colts C $540K
19. Austin Blythe Iowa Rams C $540K
23. George Kittle Iowa 49ers TE $539.6K
24. Desmond King Iowa Chargers S $535K
25. Greg Mabin Iowa Bills CB $465K
25. Cole Croston Iowa Patriots T $465K
27. Henry Krieger-Coble Iowa Broncos TE $122.4K
27. Riley McCarron Iowa Texans WR $122.4K
27. Henry Krieger-Coble Iowa Colts TE $122.4K
27. James Ferentz Iowa Patriots C $122.4K
31. Louis Trinca-Pasat Iowa Rams DT N/A

Maryland

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Sean Davis Maryland Steelers SS $928.9K
2. Yannick Ngakoue Maryland Jaguars DE $819.1K
3. Stefon Diggs Maryland Vikings WR $671.9K
4. Quinton Jefferson Maryland Rams DE $540K
4. Quinton Jefferson Maryland Seahawks DE $540K
6. Trey Edmunds Maryland Saints RB $465K
7. Andrew Zeller Maryland Lions G N/A
7. Darius Kilgo Maryland Broncos DT N/A
7. Michael Dunn Maryland Rams T N/A

Michigan

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Tom Brady Michigan Patriots QB $14M
2. Brandon Graham Michigan Eagles DE $7.5M
3. Alan Branch Michigan Patriots DT $3.8M
4. Taylor Lewan Michigan Titans LT $3.7M
5. Chad Henne Michigan Jaguars QB $3.5M
6. David Harris Michigan Patriots ILB $2.8M
7. Jabril Peppers Michigan Browns S $1.9M
8. Taco Charlton Michigan Cowboys DE $1.8M
9. Michael Schofield Michigan Broncos RT $1.8M
9. Michael Schofield Michigan Chargers RT $1.8M
11. Devin Funchess Michigan Panthers WR $1.5M
12. Frank Clark Michigan Seahawks DE $1M
13. Patrick Omameh Michigan Jaguars G $875K
14. Jake Ryan Michigan Packers ILB $729.2K
15. Graham Glasgow Michigan Lions G $719.9K
16. Chris Wormley Michigan Ravens DT $689.7K
17. Jourdan Lewis Michigan Cowboys CB $653.4K
18. Delano Hill Michigan Seahawks S $646.9K
19. Amara Darboh Michigan Seahawks WR $641.6K
20. Willie Henry Michigan Ravens DT $635.8K
21. Ben Gedeon Michigan Vikings ILB $623.3K
22. Ryan Glasgow Michigan Bengals DT $569.9K
22. Jehu Chesson Michigan Chiefs WR $569.9K
24. Jarrod Wilson Michigan Jaguars S $541.7K
25. Jake Rudock Michigan Lions QB $540K
26. Erik Magnunson Michigan 49ers T $465K
27. Jake Butt Michigan Broncos TE $423.2K
28. Jeremy Clark Michigan Jets CB $385.1K
29. Matt Godin Michigan Texans DE $350.7K
30. Channing Stribling Michigan Browns CB $122.4K
30. Dymonte Thomas Michigan Broncos S $122.4K
30. De'Veon Smith Michigan Dolphins RB $122.4K
30. Benjamin Braden Michigan Jets T $122.4K
30. Fitz Toussaint Michigan Steelers RB $122.4K
30. Kyle Kalis Michigan Redskins T $122.4K

Michigan State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Kirk Cousins Michigan State Redskins QB $23.9M
2. Le'Veon Bell Michigan State Steelers RB $12.1M
3. William Gholston Michigan State Buccaneers DE $7M
4. Dion Sims Michigan State Bears TE $5.3M
5. Brian Hoyer Michigan State 49ers QB $5.3M
6. Drew Stanton Michigan State Cardinals QB $4.1M
7. Jack Conklin Michigan State Titans RT $3.6M
8. Trae Waynes Michigan State Vikings CB $3.5M
9. Domata Peko Michigan State Broncos DT $3.3M
10. Garrett Celek Michigan State 49ers TE $2.6M
11. Darqueze Dennard Michigan State Bengals CB $2.5M
12. Malik McDowell Michigan State Seahawks DT $1.1M
13. Connor Cook Michigan State QB $695K
14. Jerel Worthy Michigan State Bills DT $690K
15. Tony Lippett Michigan State Dolphins CB $668.7K
16. Montae Nicholson Michigan State Redskins S $619.7K
17. Kurtis Drummond Michigan State Texans SS $616.7K
18. Bennie Fowler Michigan State Broncos WR $615K
19. Joel Heath Michigan State Texans DE $543.7K
20. Dan France Michigan State Panthers G $540K
20. Jack Allen Michigan State Saints T $540K
22. Demetrious Cox Michigan State Panthers S $465K
22. Mitchell White Michigan State Eagles CB $465K
24. Aaron Burbridge Michigan State 49ers WR $388.1K
25. Donavan Clark Michigan State Chargers G $369.5K
26. R.J. Shelton Michigan State Vikings WR $349.7K
27. Jeremy Langford Michigan State Ravens RB $122.4K
27. Jeremy Langford Michigan State Bears RB $122.4K
27. Shilique Calhoun Michigan State OLB $122.4K
27. Lawrence Thomas Michigan State Jets DE $122.4K
27. Riley Bullough Michigan State Buccaneers ILB $122.4K
32. Josiah Price Michigan State Vikings TE N/A
32. Keith Mumphery Michigan State Texans WR N/A
32. Keshawn Martin Michigan State Lions WR N/A
32. Keshawn Martin Michigan State Patriots WR N/A
32. Marcus Rush Michigan State Chiefs OLB N/A

Minnesota

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Eric Decker Minnesota Jets WR $3.9M
1. Eric Decker Minnesota Titans WR $3.9M
3. Marcus Sherels Minnesota Vikings CB $2M
4. Maxx Williams Minnesota Ravens TE $1.1M
5. MarQueis Gray Minnesota Dolphins TE $925K
6. Damien Wilson Minnesota Cowboys OLB $731.6K
7. Eric Murray Minnesota Chiefs CB $699K
8. De'Vondre Campbell Minnesota Falcons OLB $681.4K
9. Briean Boddy-Calhoun Minnesota Browns CB $540K
9. David Cobb Minnesota Titans RB $540K
11. Jalen Myrick Minnesota Jaguars CB $488.4K
12. Keith Baxter Minnesota Chiefs CB $465K
13. Damarius Travis Minnesota Patriots CB $122.4K
14. Jonah Pirsig Minnesota Titans T N/A
14. Ra'Shede Hageman Minnesota Falcons DE N/A

Nebraska

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Lavonte David Nebraska Buccaneers OLB $6M
2. Rex Burkhead Nebraska Patriots RB $3.2M
3. Jared Crick Nebraska Broncos DE $2.3M
4. Spencer Long Nebraska Redskins C $2M
5. Will Compton Nebraska Redskins ILB $1.8M
6. Ameer Abdullah Nebraska Lions RB $1.1M
7. Maliek Collins Nebraska Cowboys DT $832.8K
8. Vincent Valentine Nebraska Patriots DT $716.4K
9. Jeremiah Sirles Nebraska Vikings G $690K
10. Alex Lewis Nebraska Ravens G $663K
11. Brent Qvale Nebraska Jets RT $615K
11. Quincy Enunwa Nebraska Jets WR $615K
11. Daimion Stafford Nebraska Steelers SS $615K
14. Zaire Anderson Nebraska Broncos ILB $540K
15. Cethan Carter Nebraska Bengals TE $465K
15. Daniel Davie Nebraska Colts CB $465K
17. Kenny Bell Nebraska Buccaneers WR $348K
18. Randy Gregory Nebraska Cowboys OLB $258.6K
19. Brandon Reilly Nebraska Bills WR $122.4K
19. Zach Sterup Nebraska Browns T $122.4K
19. Stanley Jean-Baptiste Nebraska Jaguars CB $122.4K
19. Nate Gerry Nebraska Eagles OLB $122.4K
23. Josh Banderas Nebraska Broncos ILB N/A
23. Terrell Newby Nebraska Vikings RB N/A

Northwestern

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Zach Strief Northwestern Saints RT $6.1M
2. Sherrick McManis Northwestern Bears CB $1.5M
3. Ibraheim Campbell Northwestern Browns SS $743K
4. Dean Lowry Northwestern Packers DE $635.8K
5. Trevor Siemian Northwestern Broncos QB $628.2K
6. Brian Peters Northwestern Texans ILB $615K
6. Corbin Bryant Northwestern Giants DT $615K
8. Anthony Walker Jr. Northwestern Colts ILB $531.4K
9. Jimmy Hall Northwestern ILB $465K
9. Austin Carr Northwestern Patriots WR $465K
9. Austin Carr Northwestern Saints WR $465K
12. Ifeadi Odenigbo Northwestern Vikings DE $122.4K
12. Terrell Sinkfield Northwestern Jets WR $122.4K
14. Joe Jones Northwestern Chargers OLB N/A

Ohio State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Cameron Heyward Ohio State Steelers DE $10.4M
2. Johnathan Hankins Ohio State Colts DT $10M
3. Malcolm Jenkins Ohio State Eagles FS $7.5M
4. Terrelle Pryor Ohio State Redskins WR $6M
5. Joey Bosa Ohio State Chargers DE $5.9M
6. John Simon Ohio State Colts OLB $5.8M
7. Ezekiel Elliott Ohio State Cowboys RB $5.7M
8. Kurt Coleman Ohio State Panthers FS $3.7M
9. Eli Apple Ohio State Giants CB $3.4M
10. Ryan Shazier Ohio State Steelers ILB $3M
11. Ted Ginn Jr. Ohio State Saints WR $3M
12. Marshon Lattimore Ohio State Saints CB $2.8M
13. Andrew Norwell Ohio State Panthers G $2.7M
14. Taylor Decker Ohio State Lions T $2.5M
15. Darron Lee Ohio State Jets ILB $2.3M
16. Malik Hooker Ohio State Colts S $2.3M
17. Bradley Roby Ohio State Broncos CB $2.2M
18. Gareon Conley Ohio State CB $1.9M
19. Corey Linsley Ohio State Packers C $1.8M
20. Devin Smith Ohio State Jets WR $1.6M
21. Noah Spence Ohio State Buccaneers DE $1.4M
22. Nate Ebner Ohio State Patriots FS $1.2M
23. Curtis Samuel Ohio State Panthers WR $1.2M
24. Carlos Hyde Ohio State 49ers RB $1.2M
25. Michael Thomas Ohio State Saints WR $1.2M
26. Jack Mewhort Ohio State Colts G $1.1M
27. Vonn Bell Ohio State Saints S $902.8K
28. Jake McQuaide Ohio State Rams LS $875K
29. Jeff Heuerman Ohio State Broncos TE $785.2K
30. Adolphus Washington Ohio State Bills DT $758.6K
31. Raekwon McMillan Ohio State Dolphins OLB $737.1K
32. Braxton Miller Ohio State Texans WR $734.8K
33. Nick Vannett Ohio State Seahawks TE $726.2K
34. Pat Elflein Ohio State Vikings C $699.2K
35. Rod Smith Ohio State Cowboys RB $615K
36. Michael Bennett Ohio State Jaguars DT $574.7K
37. Cardale Jones Ohio State Bills QB $540K
37. Cardale Jones Ohio State Chargers QB $540K
39. Joshua Perry Ohio State Chargers ILB $516.5K
40. Noah Brown Ohio State Cowboys WR $483K
41. Chase Farris Ohio State Lions T $465K
42. Jalin Marshall Ohio State Jets WR $415.6K
43. Tyvis Powell Ohio State Colts S $363K
43. Doran Grant Ohio State Jaguars CB $363K
45. Curtis Grant Ohio State Giants ILB $12.2K
46. Alex Boone Ohio State Cardinals G N/A
46. Alex Boone Ohio State Vikings G N/A
46. James Laurinaitis Ohio State Saints ILB N/A

Penn State

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Navorro Bowman Penn State 49ers ILB $9.6M
2. Tamba Hali Penn State Chiefs OLB $8.6M
3. Cameron Wake Penn State Dolphins DE $7.5M
4. Sean Lee Penn State Cowboys OLB $7.3M
5. Paul Posluszny Penn State Jaguars OLB $6.2M
6. Garry Gilliam Penn State 49ers RT $2.2M
7. Jack Crawford Penn State Falcons DE $2.1M
8. DaQuan Jones Penn State Titans DE $1.9M
9. Nathan Stupar Penn State Saints OLB $1.8M
10. Robbie Gould Penn State Bears K $1.8M
10. Robbie Gould Penn State 49ers K $1.8M
12. Donovan Smith Penn State Buccaneers LT $1.7M
13. A.Q. Shipley Penn State Cardinals C $1.4M
14. Stefen Wisniewski Penn State Eagles C $1.4M
15. Austin Johnson Penn State Titans DT $1.3M
16. Allen Robinson Penn State Jaguars WR $1.1M
17. Christian Hackenberg Penn State Jets QB $1.1M
18. Carl Nassib Penn State Browns DE $840.5K
19. Jordan Hill Penn State Lions DT $695K
20. Adrian Amos Penn State Bears FS $673.1K
21. Jesse James Penn State Steelers TE $667.2K
22. Chris Godwin Penn State Buccaneers WR $663K
23. Mike Hull Penn State Dolphins ILB $615K
24. Anthony Zettel Penn State Lions DE $570.9K
25. Ross Travis Penn State Chiefs TE $540K
25. Trevor Williams Penn State Chargers CB $540K
27. Evan Schwan Penn State Giants DE $348K
27. Malik Golden Penn State Steelers S $348K
27. Malik Golden Penn State 49ers S $348K
30. Brandon Bell Penn State Bengals OLB $122.4K
30. Garrett Sickels Penn State Colts OLB $122.4K
30. Jordan Lucas Penn State Dolphins S $122.4K
30. Kyle Carter Penn State Vikings TE $122.4K
34. Gerald Hodges Penn State Bills OLB N/A
34. John Urschel Penn State Ravens G N/A
34. Matt McGloin Penn State Eagles QB N/A
34. Michael Mauti Penn State Saints OLB N/A

Purdue

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Drew Brees Purdue Saints QB $19M
2. Ryan Kerrigan Purdue Redskins OLB $11.7M
3. Kawann Short Purdue Panthers DT $10M
4. Cliff Avril Purdue Seahawks DE $5.5M
5. Rob Ninkovich Purdue Patriots OLB $2.5M
6. Kevin Pamphile Purdue Buccaneers G $1.8M
7. Dennis Kelly Purdue Titans RT $1M
8. Ryan Russell Purdue Cowboys DE $615K
8. Raheem Mostert Purdue 49ers RB $615K
8. Ryan Russell Purdue Buccaneers DE $615K
11. Anthony Brown Purdue Cowboys CB $573.7K
12. Jordan Roos Purdue Seahawks G $471.7K
13. Evan Panfil Purdue Buccaneers DE $465K
14. DeAngelo Yancey Purdue Packers WR $122.4K
14. Akeem Hunt Purdue Chiefs RB $122.4K
16. David Hedelin Purdue Cowboys T N/A
16. Ra'Zahn Howard Purdue Texans DT N/A

Rutgers

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Tyler Kroft Rutgers Bengals TE $799.9K
2. Leonte Carroo Rutgers Dolphins WR $735.1K
3. Quentin Gause Rutgers Eagles ILB $540K
4. Steve Longa Rutgers Lions OLB $465K
5. Carlton Agudosi Rutgers Cardinals WR $122.4K
5. Andre Patton Rutgers Chargers WR $122.4K
7. Keith Lumpkin Rutgers Bills T N/A

Wisconsin

Name College NFL Pos Salary
1. Russell Wilson Wisconsin Seahawks QB $18.8M
2. J.J. Watt Wisconsin Texans DE $14.5M
3. Joe Thomas Wisconsin Browns LT $11.5M
4. Kevin Zeitler Wisconsin Browns G $8.4M
5. Ricky Wagner Wisconsin Lions RT $5.9M
6. Travis Frederick Wisconsin Cowboys C $4.5M
7. Jonathan Casillas Wisconsin Giants OLB $3.7M
8. Melvin Gordon Wisconsin Chargers RB $2.9M
9. Ryan Groy Wisconsin Bills G $2.5M
10. Scott Tolzien Wisconsin Colts QB $2M
11. Brad Nortman Wisconsin Jaguars P $1.9M
12. James White Wisconsin Patriots RB $1.8M
13. Lance Kendricks Wisconsin Packers TE $1.8M
14. T.J. Watt Wisconsin Steelers OLB $1.7M
15. Ryan Ramczyk Wisconsin Saints RT $1.6M
16. Chris Maragos Wisconsin Eagles FS $1.5M
17. Rob Havenstein Wisconsin Rams G $1.1M
18. Beau Allen Wisconsin Eagles DT $705.6K
19. Joe Schobert Wisconsin Browns OLB $698.5K
20. Marcus Cromartie Wisconsin Seahawks CB $690K
21. Jared Abbrederis Wisconsin Lions WR $615K
22. Alex Erickson Wisconsin Bengals WR $543K
23. Tanner McEvoy Wisconsin Seahawks S $540K
24. Vince Biegel Wisconsin Packers OLB $521.4K
25. Corey Clement Wisconsin Eagles RB $468.3K
26. Sojourn Shelton Wisconsin Cardinals CB $122.4K
26. Dezmen Southward Wisconsin Panthers CB $122.4K
26. Sojourn Shelton Wisconsin Bengals CB $122.4K
26. Darius Hillary Wisconsin Browns CB $122.4K
26. Austin Traylor Wisconsin Broncos TE $122.4K
26. Dare Ogunbowale Wisconsin Texans RB $122.4K
26. Tyler Marz Wisconsin Titans T $122.4K
33. DeAndre Levy Wisconsin Lions OLB N/A
33. Kraig Urbik Wisconsin Dolphins G N/A