The No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft comes with a massive payday. But their contract isn’t negotiated. Here’s how the rookie wage scale works, what first-round picks are guaranteed, and how much the last five No. 1 selections like Cam Ward and Caleb Williams earned.
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Follow along for live updates.
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