- University of California, Berkeley takes the top spot with average earnings of $38,242,817 million per player.
- Mississippi State, and Clemson take second and third place.
- Analysis of active NFL player earnings shows which colleges produce the highest earning players on average.
Toronto – (Special to ZennieReport.com) GO BEARS! University of California, Berkeley NFL Players top the list from a new study has revealed the colleges that produce the highest earning NFL players.
The study, by sports betting media group Canada Sports Betting, analyzed the lifetime career earnings of active NFL players who attended college in America, to calculate the average earnings per player from different colleges.
In first place, with average earnings of $38,242,817 per player, is the University of California, Berkeley. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the highest-earning active NFL player to hail from Berkeley, with approximately $305,608,010 earned throughout his career.
Mississippi State takes the second spot on the list, with an average earnings per player of $28,653,428. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the highest-earning active NFL player from Mississippi State, earning approximately $131,317,825 throughout his career.
In close third place, is Clemson, South Carolina, with average earnings per player of $22,639,863. Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is the highest-earning currently active NFL player to hail from Fresno, with career earnings of approximately $111,577,890.
Fourth place goes to Michigan State University, with an average earnings per player of $19,980,639. Minnesota Vikings Kirk Cousins is the highest-earning active NFL player from the University of Wyoming, with approximate total career earnings of $201,669,486.
Derek Carr Helps State Of California Maintain NFL Earnings Dominance
Fresno State University, California, takes the fifth spot on the list, with an average earnings per player of $19,244,175. Derek Carr, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, is the highest-earning active NFL player out of Mississippi State University, with approximate career earnings of $135,666,395.
The remainder of the top ten features Ohio State University in sixth place, with average earnings per player of $19,125,252. Seventh place goes to Florida State University, with an average earnings per player of $18,211,276.
Eighth place goes to Louisiana State University, where the average earnings per player is $18,182,595. Ninth on the list is University of Wisconsin-Madison, averaging $18,155,108 per player.
Rounding out the list in tenth place is the University of Southern California, with an average earning per player of $18,081,670.
Interestingly, the University of Alabama has the most active NFL players at 68 players. Still, due to the sheer number of players, the average earning per player is only $15,942,341. This is followed by Louisiana State University, with 59 active NFL players.
| Rank | University | Average Player Earnings |
| 1 | University of California, Berkeley | $38,242,817 |
| 2 | Mississippi State | $28,653,428 |
| 3 | Clemson | $22,639,863 |
| 4 | Michigan State | $19,980,639 |
| 5 | Fresno State | $19,244,175 |
| 6 | Ohio State | $19,125,252 |
| 7 | Florida State | $18,211,276 |
| 8 | Louisiana State | $18,182,595 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | $18,155,108 |
| 10 | Southern California | $18,081,670 |
A spokesperson for Canada Sports Betting commented on the findings, saying:
“The above colleges have produced immense NFL players and the results underline the impactful role that institutions have played in shaping successful NFL careers. The study’s insights reflect the dedication and effective development programs that have contributed to a legacy of achievement on the football field.”
This just shows that Cal Berkeley student-athletes understand how to wisely earn, spend, and invest money. A hearty GO BEARS!