UGA Wire · Apr 28, 2018
Nick Chubb Most Expensive 2nd Rounder Ever
Georgia running back Nick Chubb, one of the most beloved Dawgs of all-time, was just selected 35th overall by the Cleveland Browns. Sure, the Browns may not be the sexiest landing spot for Chubb, but the NFL is the NFL, and just making it is a dream come true.
An interesting tidbit came out shortly after the pick was made, as Adam Schefter reported that the pick cost Cleveland $17m, making it the most expensive second round pick in NFL history.
Georgia RB Nick Chubb was the $17 million pick, the most expensive second-round pick in sports’ history. Cleveland picked him 35th overall with the selection it got from Houston to take on Brock Osweiler’s contract.