Byrum Brown among highest-paid college quarterbacks at Auburn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Auburn football quarterback Byrum Brown is reportedly set to earn approximately $3 million this season. Brown transferred to Auburn this offseason to join head coach Alex Golesh after considering multiple offers. While this salary places him among the top-earning quarterbacks in college football, it's less than Miami's Darian Mensah, who is projected to make over $6 million. Brown had an impressive previous season, throwing for 3,158 yards and rushing for 1,008 yards, marking a rare achievement in college football history.
- •Byrum Brown transferred to Auburn from the portal.
- •He had a standout season with 3,158 passing yards.
- •Brown's $3 million salary ranks among top quarterbacks nationally.
- •Miami's Darian Mensah reportedly earns over $6 million.
- •Auburn football is preparing for the upcoming season.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn football's Byrum Brown among priciest college QBs | Report
"Here's a look at how much Auburn football QB Byrum Brown will reportedly make this season and where that stands nationally.
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