Former Trojan Ryan Kalil is the highest paid center in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers signed Kalil to a six-year contract worth $49 million. $28 million of that is guaranteed. Ryan was the 59th overall pick of the 2007 draft. He has been selected to two pro bowls (2009 and 2010) and has started every game at center for the past two seasons.

Ryan’s brother Matt is the Trojans starting offensive tackle. Many are projecting the redshirt junior to be a top ten pick in the 2012 NFL draft.