The 12 Highest Paid Players in This Years Super Bowl

Some of the names on this list will not surprise, while others will have you scratching your head. The list is based on salary made from their contract this year, including bonuses. It is not their entire earnings from the year.

Here is the list according to Business Insider:

12. Kareem McKenzie, Giants T ; $4.3 M

11. Brandon Jacobs, Giants RB; $4.65 M

10. Vince Wilfork, Patriots NT; $5 M

9. Michael Boley, Giants LB; $5.15 M

8. Chris Canty, Giants DT; $5.25 M

7. Antrel Rolle, Giants Saftey; $5.25 M

6. Chad Ochocinco, Patriots WR; $5.5 M

5. Matt Light, Patriots T; $6 M

4. Corey Webster, Giants CB; $8.25 M

3. Eli Manning, Giants QB; $12.9 M

2. Tom Brady, Patriots QB; $18 M

1. Logan Manikins, Patriots G; $21.5 M

Crazy right? Well the reason that Manikins is the top earner for in the Super Bowl is because of bonus money. A $20 million dollar signing bonus to be exact