If BJ goes in the 1st round it will be a quantum leap in his rookie contract. Last year's 20th pick Brandon Cook's rookie contract was worth $8,500,000!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbe...fl-draft-1st-round-rookie-salary-projections/
There is also a inherent different between draftees picked within rounds 1-2 and those between 3-7. Early round draft picks (due in large part to the large investments the teams are making) are much more likely to have their salaries guaranteed. Secondly, the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement has a provision referred to as the “
25% Increase Rule” which prohibits a rookies base salary plus bonus from increasing by more than 25% each year of their contract. This is why larger bonuses then allow for a significantly increased salaries in subsequent years as compared to later round picks. The 4-year minimum base salaries for players in this years draft are as follows: $420,000 (Year 1), $510,000 (Year 2), $600,000 (Year 3), $690,000 (Year 4).
The top five NFL corners all make over 10 Million per year with Darrelle Revis tops at $16 Million! BJ's agent must be a very happy guy!!
Bj getting picked in the first round probably will add $6,000,000+ to his rookie contract.
http://www.answers.com/Q/How_much_do_fifth_round_nfl_draft_picks_earn