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Pack Pros 2022 NFL Salary Breakdown

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Currently, there are 26 former NC State players on NFL rosters. Currently each team can carry 90 players on their roster, but in the upcoming weeks, that number will progressively be whittled down to 53.

Below is breakdown of what each former Wolfpack player is set to make in 2022, along with details about their contract, and their total career earnings prior to the start of the 2022 season.

Quarterback Russell Wilson – entering 11th season (Broncos) – $24 million. Wilson still has two seasons remaining on his 4-year contract that he signed with Seattle back in 2019, and will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2023 season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $181.36 million

Tackle Ikem Ekwonu – entering 1st season (Panthers) – $17.93 million. The Panthers signed Ekwonu to a 4-year rookie contract worth $27.57 million (all guaranteed) after drafting him 6th overall in the draft this summer.

Defensive Tackle B.J. Hill – entering 5th season (Bengals) – $15 million. Hill inked a 3-year contract worth $30 million with the Bengals back in March. While Hill won’t become an unrestricted free agent until after the 2024 season, the Bengals have the ability to opt out after the 2023 season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $5.2 million

Guard Joe Thuney – entering 7th season (Chiefs) – $14.4 million. Thuney is entering the 2nd year of a 5-year $80 million contract with the Chiefs. The former Wolfpack All-American will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 season, but has an opt-out clause after 2023.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $38.1 million

Linebacker Bradley Chubb – entering 5th season (Broncos) – $13.93 million. Chubb entering his final year of his rookie contract (4-year), which is actually a 5th year option that Denver picked up. The former Wolfpack All-American will become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $27.6 million

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones – entering 5th season (Bears) – $7.1 million. The Bears signed Jones to a 2-year contract worth $12 million back in March. Jones is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2024, but the Bears have the ability to opt out of the 2nd year of his contract in 2023.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $5.08 million

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett – entering 7th season (Browns) –$4.65 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $38.2 million

Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers – entering 4th season (Patriots) – $3.99 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $2.42 million

Running Back Nyheim Hines – entering his 5th season (Colts) – $3.64 million. While Hines won’t become an unrestricted free agent until the 2025 season, the Colts have the ability to opt out of the rest of his contract after this season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $9.8 million

Linebacker Germaine Pratt – entering 4th season (Bengals) – $2.54 million. Pratt is entering the final year of his 4-year rookie contract, and will be an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $3.66 million

Center Garrett Bradbury – entering 4th season (Vikings) – $2.25 million. Bradbury is entering the final year of his 4-year rookie contract. Back in May the Vikings declined to pick up Bradbury’s 5th year option that would have paid him $13.2 million in 2023.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $10.8 million

Tackle Will Richardson – entering 5th season (Jaguars) – $2 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $3.3 million

Punter A.J. Cole – entering 4th season (Raiders) – $1.6 million. Cole signed a 4-year extension worth $12 million with Las Vegas back in December, and is under contract through the 2025 season, though the Raiders have the ability to opt out of the remainder of the contract at the end of this season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $4.1 million

Cornerback Dontae Johnson – entering his 9th season (49ers) – $1.27 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $6.2 million

Defensive End Kentavius Street – entering 5th season (Saints) – $1.27 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $2.92 million

Safety Juston Burris – entering 7th season (Panthers) – $1.19 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $10.9 million

Safety Josh Jones – entering 6th season (Seahawks) – $1.09 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $4.42 million

Defensive End James Smith-Williams – entering 3rd season (Commanders) – $895,000. Smith Williams is entering the 3rd year of his 4-year rookie contract worth up to $3.39 million.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $1.49 million

Defensive Tackle Larrell Murchison – entering 3rd season (Titans) – $895,000 – Murchison is entering the 3rd year of his 4-year rookie contract worth up to $3.57 million.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $1.38 million

Defensive Tackle Alim McNeil – entering 2nd season (Lions) – $893, 145. McNeil is entering the 2nd year of his 4-year rookie contract worth up to $5.13 million.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $1.75 million

Wide Receiver Kelvin Harmon – entering 4th season (Commanders) – $825,000 (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $1.19 million

Punter Trenton Gill – entering 1st season (Bears) – $782,000. After being drafted in the 7th round by Chicago this summer, Gill was signed to a 4-year rookie contract worth up to $3.74 million.

Below is a breakdown of players from last years Wolfpack squad that signed undrafted free agent contracts this summer. While there is no guarantee they make the 53-man roster, below is the details of their contracts. 

Running Back Zonovan Knight – entering 1st season (Jets) – $735,000. New York signed Bam to a 3-year $2.59 million contract, with $130,000 of it guaranteed.

Tight End Dylan Parham – entering 1st Season (Broncos) – $715,00. Denver signed Parham to a 3-year contract worth up to $2.57 million, with $20,000 guaranteed.

Linebacker Vi Jones – entering 1st season (Seahawks) – $715,000. Jones signed a 3-year contract with Seattle worth up to $2.57 million, with $10,000 guaranteed.

Defensive End Daniel Joseph – entering 1st season (Bills) – $707,500. Buffalo signed Joseph to a 3-year contract worth up to $2.56 million, with $2,500 guaranteed.

All contract data pulled from Spotrac.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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NC State LB Payton Wilson Visited with the Steelers Yesterday

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Former NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson had a Top-30 visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday. Wilson is the first Linebacker the Steelers have brought in.

Wilson has already had Top-30 visits with the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers.

PFF ranks Wilson as the #1 Linebacker in the 2024 Draft, and #26 on their Big Board.

1. LB PAYTON WILSONNC STATE

PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 26

Wilson has the length, movement ability, IQ and tape of a first-round linebacker. What will likely keep him from being drafted on Day 1 is his injury history and age. If healthy, he can be a starting inside linebacker in any defense. (PFF)

Will someone take Wilson in the 1st round? Will he be a 2nd round pick? If he slips past that, that’s just stupid.

 

 

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NC State’s DJ Horne Declares for the NBA Draft

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NC State Guard DJ Horne has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft.

 

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Horne is trying to become the first Wolfpack player to be drafted since Dennis Smith Jr. was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 6th pick in the 1st Round.

While Horne might not currently be projected to be drafted, he is trying to change that tune at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament which begins tomorrow.

Horne is a special player, and genuinely possesses the skill set to compete at the next level. Whether he is drafted, or signs a 2-way contract, what he put on tape this year warrants a chance.





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Former NC State Defensive End Savion Jackson is Receiving Interest from NFL Teams

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Former NC State Defensive End Savion Jackson is receiving interest from NFL teams. Thus far, those teams are the Rams, Chargers, 49ers, and Broncos.

Last season as a Senior, Jackson had 40 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 12 games for the Wolfpack. His Run Defense grade on PFF was 80.6, ranking 4th on the team.

According to current projections, Jackson projects to be taken on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, or picked up as an Undrafted Free Agent.

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Former All-NC State Forward Richard Howell Named Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach at Green Hope

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Former All-ACC NC State Forward Richard Howell has been named the new Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach at Green Hope High School right down the road in Cary, North Carolina.

“I am thrilled to join the Green Hope family and lead the varsity men’s basketball team,” Coach Howell expressed. “My journey in basketball has been incredibly rewarding, and I am excited to share my knowledge and passion for the game with the talented athletes at Green Hope.”

Principal Alison Cleveland commented on the hire, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Coach Howell to Green Hope High School. His impressive background and dedication to the game will undoubtedly inspire our student-athletes to reach new heights both on and off the court.” (Green Hope)

Howell earned 1st Team All-ACC honors as a member of the Wolfpack back in 2013, when he averaged 12.7 points and 10.9 boards per game. His 1,055 career rebounds rank 5th in NC State history, and his 392 offensive boards rank 1st.

On December 15th, 2012, Howell snagged 19 rebounds, which is tied for the 2nd most in a single game in program history. Howell played 132 career games for the Wolfpack, which ranks 5th in NC State history.

After graduating from NC State, Howell had a couple of stints in the D-League (now called the G-League), but ultimately had a long career overseas, playing in Italy, France, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, and Israel from 2013-2023.

Congratulations Richard! Raise up some talent and send them down the road to NC State!

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