After watching players taken in the first round, it is time to look at the money.
The University of Alabama tied the 2004 Miami Hurricanes for the most first-round picks (six) by any team in the common era of the NFL Draft.
Nick Saban placed four athletes — Jaylen Waddle, Patrick Surtain II, DeVonta Smith, and Mac Jones — in the top-15, and Alex Leatherwood was in the top-20.
Najee Harris was the sixth Crimson Tide prospect selected at No. 24 overall.
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According to Spotrac, a website that dives into the contracts of pro athletes, projections have been made for each rookie on how much they will receive for being a first-rounder.
The projected contracts for the Alabama players are listed below.
Jaylen Waddle
-Position: Wide receiver
-Pick selection: No. 6 overall
-Team: Miami Dolphins
-Contract details: 4 years, $27 million (fully guaranteed, 5th-year option)
-Signing Bonus: $17 million
-2021 cap: $4.9 million
Patrick Surtain II
-Position: Cornerback
-Pick selection: No. 9 overall
-Team: Denver Broncos
-Contract details: 4 years, $21 million (fully guaranteed, 5th-year option)
-Signing Bonus: $12.6 million
-2021 cap: $3.8 million
DeVonta Smith
-Position: Wide receiver
-Pick selection: No. 10 overall
-Team: Philadelphia Eagles
-Contract details: 4 years, $20.1 million (fully guaranteed, 5th-year option)
-Signing Bonus: $12 million
-2021 cap: $3.6 million
Mac Jones
-Position: Quarterback
-Pick selection: No. 15 overall
-Team: New England Patriots
-Contract details: 4 years, $15.5 million (fully guaranteed, 5th-year option)
-Signing Bonus: $8.6 million
-2021 cap: $2.8 million
Alex Leatherwood
-Position: Offensive Tackle
-Pick selection: No. 17 overall
-Team: Las Vegas Raiders
-Contract details: 4 years, $14.3 million (fully guaranteed, 5th-year option)
-Signing Bonus: $7.8 million
-2021 cap: $2.6 million
Najee Harris
-Position: Running Back
-Pick selection: No. 24 overall
-Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
-Contract details: 4 years, $13 million (5th-year option)
-Signing Bonus: $6.8 million
-2021 cap: $2.4 million
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