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Baker Mayfield and the rest of the 2018 NFL Draft class picked in the first round are set to become millionaires overnight when they sign their rookie contracts in the upcoming months. Today, ESPN did a round-up of what every first round pick planned to do with their first paycheck and it seems like most of the young players have a good head on their shoulders because none of them plan to spend their money on anything too lavish.
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Quarterback Baker Mayfield, who was picked first, said: “I haven’t thought about it. Savings? Yeah, savings is a good call.” The Browns’ other first-rounder, cornerback Denzel Ward said: “I have to do something for my mom. I don’t know what yet. I’ve got to ask her first.”
Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen says he plans to save and invest his signing bonus. He thinks it will come in handy when he has a family and kids later on in life. “As far as I know, I’m on the field. I don’t really have much time to do much else. Invest it, save it. When I have a family, maybe send my kids to a good school.”
Colts offfensive guard Quenton Nelson said: “I’m going to invest that money. If anything comes up I’ll buy it, but I have everything I want in my life without worrying about having to buy anything.”
Jaguars, Taven Bryan, a defensive tackle, said he really hasn’t thought much about it. “You know, I’m really excited at getting a house. Maybe like renting or something,” he said. “That’ll be cool to have a place to put all my stuff, finally. I think the only thing I’m going to spend money on is, I’m a big gamer. I like gaming on PCs so I’ll have that set up. Maybe like a little study place so I can study film and stuff.” What about purchasing his dream truck or car? “Nah. They kind of depreciate too much so I don’t want one of those,” he said
Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes said: “My dream is to get my mom her house and that’s what I’ll probably end up doing. … Other than getting my mom a new house I plan to save money.
Offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn, the Pats’ top pick, said: “I’m definitely going to send my mom on vacation for at least a week and stack the rest.” Running back Sony Michel, who was also chosen in the first round, said: “I’m going to put it in the bank.”
Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller said he might buy a Ford truck, because he has always wanted a Ford truck. And now, as the 15th pick of the draft, he can afford a new Ford truck.
Eagles ight end Dallas Goedert is thinking a little smaller. “First thing I’m gonna buy is a new phone because my cracked iPhone 6 isn’t cutting it anymore,” he said.
Make sure to over to ESPN to check out what the rest of the rookies had to say.