It appears that former Baylor star Xavien Howard is on the verge of becoming the highest paid cornerback in the NFL.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Howard will sign a five-year &76.5 million extension, including $46 million in guaranteed money.

Dolphins are signing CB Xavien Howard to a record five-year, $76.5 million extension that includes $46M guaranteed, making him the highest paid CB in the NFL, sources tell ESPN. It’s the largest extension for a CB. Since becoming a 2nd-round pick, Howard has gone to one Pro Bowl. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2019

In three seasons with the Dolphins, Howard has accumulated 96 tackles, 31 passes defended and 11 interceptions.

Coming out of Baylor in 2016, Howard was drafted with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the NFL draft.

In three seasons at Baylor, Howard had 98 tackles, 23 passes defended, 10 interceptions, 5.5 tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks.