6. Logan Ryan, cornerback, New England Patriots
This past season will be the last time Ryan earns pennies on the dollar compared to other corners in the league. Ryan was selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and just completed his rookie contract. He made made a mere $1.661 million in 2016.
Now, he is a two-time Super Bowl champion and can command a higher salary moving forward.
Whether that is going to happen with his Patriots or another team will be discovered soon enough.
Ryan finished 2016 as 16th highest rated cornerback according to Pro Football Focus. During this past season, he started in 13 games and was responsible for 73 solo tackles, 19 assists, two interceptions, one touchdown and one fumble recovery.
The postseason saw Ryan snag one more interception, defend four passes, record a sack and 22 combined tackles.
It’s time for the Patriots or another club to show Ryan the money.