Michigan Football: Wolverines sign $110 million in rookie deals

Chris Breiler | Aug 3, 2024

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Trevor Keegan (77) and quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrate with CFP National Championship trophy after the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

With 13 draft picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Michigan football program set an all-time record for most picks in a single draft. JJ McCarthy became highest-drafted Michigan quarterback in program history, and the first U-M QB to be selected in the first-round of the draft since Jim Harbaugh was selected by the Chicago Bears back in 1987. But McCarthy was just the first of many Wolverines who would see their NFL dreams come true in the 2024 draft, as 12 others heard their names called during the three-day event in Detroit.

Here's a quick look at all 13 Wolverines who were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft:

• Round 1, No. 10 overall: JJ McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings
• Round 2, No. 49 overall: Kris Jenkins, Cincinnati Bengals
• Round 2, No. 50 overall: Mike Sainristil, Washington Commanders
• Round 3, No 69 overall: Junior Colson, LA Chargers
• Round 3, No. 83 overall: Blake Corum, LA Rams
• Round 3, No. 84 overall: Roman Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers
• Round 3, No. 85 overall: Zak Zinter, Cleveland Browns
• Round 4, No. 121 overall: AJ Barner, Seattle Seahawks
• Round 5, No. 172 overall: Trevor Keegan, Philadelphia Eagles
• Round 7, No. 240 overall: Michael Barrett, Carolina Panthers
• Round 7, No. 249 overall: LaDarius Henderson, Houston Texans
• Round No. 7, No. 252 overall: Jaylen Harrell, Tennessee Titans
• Round 7, No. 253 overall: Cornelius Johnson, LA Chargers

Although being drafted and living out your dream of playing football at the highest level is a great thing, it's even better when it includes a massive payday in the form of a rookie contract. On Saturday, the official social media accounts for the Michigan Football program revealed just how much the Wolverines will be raking in as part of their rookie deals.

A lot of money for our record-breaking draft class!#ProBlue pic.twitter.com/Vp9Hy2xfZz

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) August 3, 2024

Here's a quick look at some of the top reported contracts:

JJ McCarthy: four-year, $21.85 million fully guaranteed, $12.71 million signing bonus

Aug 2, 2024; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up during practice at Vikings training camp in Eagan, MN. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports / Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Kris Jenkins: four-year, $7.86 million, $2.5 million signing bonus, $5.4 million guaranteed

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr. (90) walks to the practice fields at the Bengals NFL practice in Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Mike Sainristil: four-year, $7.5 million, $2.3 million signing bonus

Former Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil puts on a Washington Commanders hat to celebrate being drafted in the second round at his Draft watch party in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 26, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Junior Colson: four-year, $6 million, $1.2 million signing bonus

Jun 13, 2024; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Junior Colson (25) during minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Blake Corum: four-year, $5.7 million

May 21, 2024, Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (22) wears a Guardian helmet cap during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Roman Wilson: four-year, $5.7 million, $998,304 signing bonus

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson (WO39) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Zak Zinter: four-year, $5.7 million, $990,720 signing bonus

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter (OL71) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

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