The SEC is home to some of the country’s best quarterback play and has several of the nation’s highest paid quarterbacks. In the name, image and likeness era, quarterbacks command the highest pay of any position in football because they play the most important position and their decisions often determine if their team wins or loses.
According to Pete Nakos of On3 (subscription required), at least eight SEC quarterbacks are set to make over $1 million this season (excludes incentives). The SEC’s two highest paid quarterbacks did not even make one of the three preseason coaches All-SEC teams. However, they’ll have a chance to prove their true value on the field this season and it should be noted that the SEC has a lot of quarterback depth.
Interestingly, Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton did not make the list. Stockton has limited experience as a starter and was not a five-star recruit. Instead, more proven and experienced quarterbacks fill the list of the SEC’s highest paid quarterbacks.
Notably, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning did not make the list. That is likely because the compensation values noted below are due directly from schools or their NIL collective. Much of the NIL money that Manning makes is not received directly from Texas and is instead via brand deals like the one he has with Vuori. Manning has a $6.5 million NIL valuation, which is No. 1 in the country.
Who are the SEC’s five highest-paid quarterbacks in 2025?
1. John Mateer, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma paid a lot to land the services of Washington State transfer John Mateer. Mateer is a dual threat quarterback, but did not earn preseason coaches All-SEC honors.
How much he’s paid: $2.5-3M
2. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt Commodores
Pavia helped Vanderbilt reach uncharted territory in 2024. He led the Commodores to an upset victory over Alabama…
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Publish date : 2025-08-24 16:30:00
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