Clemson is known as WRU and its wide receivers are getting paid
The 2019 NFL Draft will begin Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee. Clemson is expected to have several players drafted, including potential first round picks Christian Wilkins, Clelin Ferrell and Dexter Lawrence. These Tigers have earned the most money in their professional careers, according to spotrac.com:
DeAndre Hopkins
Position: Wide receiver
Drafted: 27th overall by Houston Texans in 2013
Career: 2013-present
Earnings: $44.2 million
Brian Dawkins
Position: Safety
Drafted: Second round by Philadelphia Eagles in 1996
Career: 1996-2011
Earnings: $43.21 million
Sammy Watkins
Position: Wide receiver
Drafted: 4th overall by Buffalo Bills in 2014
Career: 2014-present
Earnings: $41.74 million
Byron Maxwell
Position: Cornerback
Drafted: Sixth round by Seattle Seahawks in 2011
Career: 2011-2018
Earnings: $33.54 million
C.J. Spiller
Position: Running back
Drafted: Drafted 9th overall by Buffalo Bills in 2010
Career: 2010-2017
Earnings: $29.63 million
Andre Branch
Position: Defensive end
Drafted: Second round by Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012
Career: 2012-present
Earnings: $24.84 million
Dwayne Allen
Position: Tight end
Drafted: Third round by Indianapolis Colts in 2012
Career: 2012-present
Earnings: $24.64 million
This story was originally published April 25, 2019 at 11:22 AM with the headline "Clemson is known as WRU and its wide receivers are getting paid."