CLEMSON in the NFL

Spiller's draft spot worth far less in 2011 than 2010


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C.J. Spiller C.J. Spiller

Running Back

#28 5-11, 195

Lake Butler, FL

View Full Profile 's spot in the 2011 draft appears to be worth far less under the new collective bargaining agreement.

The Buffalo Bills selected Spiller with the ninth pick of the 2010 NFL Draft and signed him to a five year deal worth $25 million. The contract could go as high as $37.5 million with incentives and also includes $20.8 million in guarantee money.

However, this year's ninth pick tackle Tyron Smith agreed with Dallas to a four-year, $12.5 million deal but is entirely guaranteed.

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