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By Anslem Samuel | Published May 3, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

AARON CURRY This offensive linebacker from Wake Forest was given a six-year contract worth $60 million with $34 million guaranteed by the Seattle Seahawks. The No. 4 draft pick in 2009, he was the highest chosen linebacker since Lavar Arrington was chosen in 2000. In 2009, the only other person to get a higher guaranteed amount was Matthew Stafford at $41.9 million. Curry is currently signed to the Oakland Raiders, who he’s been with since 2011.

AARON CURRY

This offensive linebacker from Wake Forest was given a six-year contract worth $60 million…

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