johnnydoom They might have to tank for two years. Arch's family already said he'll still be at Texas for 2026 if all goes to plan.
There's no rush to go pro anymore with all the NIL money going around. 18 year old QB for Michigan is making $15 million this year. That's way more than he can make going pro.
The NFL rookie salary cap for the 2025 draft is structured as follows:
No. 1 Pick: $43.01 million, with a rookie salary of $7.82 million.
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No. 2 Pick: $36.00 million, with a rookie salary of $6.80 million.
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No. 3 Pick: $32.00 million, with a rookie salary of $5.60 million.
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No. 4 Pick: $28.00 million, with a rookie salary of $4.40 million.
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No. 5 Pick: $24.00 million, with a rookie salary of $3.60 million.
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No. 6 Pick: $20.00 million, with a rookie salary of $2.80 million.
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No. 7 Pick: $16.00 million, with a rookie salary of $2.00 million.