It sucks that Cooper slipped to #40 but he's still gonna be a rich multi-millionaire the moment he signs his contract. And by not returning to college he's going to be a year further along to his next NFL contract.
Many experts had Cooper being picked by the 25th overall pick. By slipping to #40 he lost approximately $5M (that would be paid out over the 4 years of his contract).
But look at the difference in the first year:
* Last year's #25 pick was paid $7,625,924.
* Last year's #40 pick was paid $4,102,524
The money we're talking about as a player slides in the NFL Draft:
The #18 pick in last year's draft was Jack Campbell.
Jack signed a 4 year, FULLY GUARANTEED $14,722,004 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $7,706,912 signing bonus.
Cash Earnings the first 2 years of the contract:
2023: $8,456,912 (Rookie year)
2024: $1,419,183 (this upcoming season)
The #25 pick in last year's draft was Deonte Banks, a CB out of Maryland.
Deonte Banks signed a 4 year, FULLY GUARANTEED $13,579,395 contract with the NY Giants, including a $6,875,924 signing bonus.
Cash Earnings the first 2 years of the contract:
2023: $7,625,924 (Rookie year)
2024: $1,367,245 (this upcoming season)
The #32 pick (LAST PICK OF 1ST ROUND) in last year's draft was Felix Anudike-Uzomah, a DE out of Kansas State.
Felix Anudike-Uzomah signed a 4 year, FULLY GUARANTEED $11,817,817 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including a $5,594,776 signing bonus.
Cash Earnings the first 2 years of the contract:
2023: $6,344,776 (Rookie year)
2024: $1,287,173 (this upcoming season)
The #40 pick in last year's draft was Isaiah Foskey, a DE out of Notre Dame.
Isaiah Foskey signed a 4 year, $8,734,721 contract with New Orleans, including $3,352,524 signing bonus. $6,793,623 of the $8,734,721 was guaranteed.
Cash Earnings the first 2 years of the contract:
2023: $4,102,524 (Rookie year)
2024: $1,147,033 (this upcoming season)