5. Russell Wilson - Total Earnings, $41.8 million
The efficient Seattle Seahawks quarterback earns $31.8 million in salary and bonuses plus another $10 million in endorsements—not bad for the 75th pick in the 2012 draft. Wilson will make $12.3 million in salary in 2016.
Seattle currently leads the NFC West Division with a 5-2 record. Wilson has completed 67 percent of his passes, throwing for 2,094 yards and scoring eight touchdowns.
In 2016, the Seahawks have paid Wilson $2.5 million per win and $1.5 million per touchdown.