The money sign: How much each NFL first-round pick will get paid

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Being selected 22nd by the Cleveland Browns instead of third by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night will cost Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel $12,407,560 over the next four years. That's according to Forbes' projections of the value of the four-year rookie contracts for the 32 players picked in the first round.

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For Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley, his rookie contract should be worth $8,787,999 as the Baltimore Ravens' choice with the No. 17 pick.

For Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, his rookie contract should be worth $8,338,501 as the Green Bay Packers' choice with the No. 21 pick.

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