Who are the highest-paid Longhorns in the NFL?

A list of the ten highest-paid former Longhorns in terms of guaranteed money.

There’s dozens of former Texas players currently active in the NFL, but it’s been a quiet offseason other than Colt McCoy, Adrian Phillips, and Hassan Ridegway agreeing to new deals.

Horns247 of 247Sports recently released a ranking of the 10 highest-paid Longhorns in the league. The data is compiled from Sportrac and reflects how much guaranteed money the player is receiving.

Offensive lineman Connor Williams is not listed due to being on a rookie deal with the Dallas Cowboys. When Williams signs his next contract, he should easily be listed within the top five.

Although it should come as no surprise to see safety Earl Thomas atop the list, a kicker is also included in the top three.

10. Adrian Phillips – S

  • Undrafted free agent in 2014
  • Two-year, $6 million dollar contract with the New England Patriots
  • $3 million guaranteed

9. Malcom Brown – DT

  • First-round draft pick in 2015
  • Three-year, $15 million dollar contract with the New Orleans Saints
  • $5.5 million guaranteed

8. Trey Hopkins – C

  • Undrafted free agent in 2014
  • Three-year, $20.4 million dollar contract with the Cincinnati Bengals
  • $6 million guaranteed

7. Quandre Diggs – S

  • Sixth-round draft pick in 2015
  • Three-year, $18.6 million dollar contract with the Detroit Lions (traded to Seattle Seahawks shortly after)
  • $9.6 million guaranteed

6. Marquise Goodwin – WR

  • Third-round draft pick in 2013
  • Three-year, $19.25 million dollar extension with the San Francisco 49’ers
  • $10.65 million guaranteed

5. Kenny Vaccaro – S

  • First-round draft pick in 2013
  • Four-year, $24 million dollar contract with the Tennessee Titans
  • $11.5 million guaranteed

4. Alex Okafor – LB

  • Fourth-round draft pick in 2013
  • Three-year, $17.9 million dollar contract with the Kansas City Chiefs
  • $11.51 million guaranteed

3. Justin Tucker – K

  • Undrafted free agent in 2012
  • Four-year, $20 million dollar contract with the Baltimore Ravens
  • $12.5 million guaranteed

2. Jordan Hicks – LB

  • Third-round draft pick in 2015
  • Four-year, $34 million dollar contract with the Arizona Cardinals
  • $20 million guaranteed

1. Earl Thomas – S

  • First-round draft pick in 2010
  • Four-year, $55 million dollar contract with the Baltimore Ravens
  • $32 million guaranteed