Justin Herbert

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Chargers, QB Age: 25-19d Exp: 3 Years
Drafted: Round 1 (#6 overall), 2020 College: Oregon Agent(s): David Dunn, Justin Schulman (Athletes First)

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  • Current Contract

    Justin Herbert signed a 4 year, $26,578,755 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including a $16,890,004 signing bonus, $26,578,755 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,644,689. In 2023, Herbert will earn a base salary of $4,234,376, while carrying a cap hit of $8,456,877 and a dead cap value of $8,456,877.

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $26,578,755
    Signing Bonus $16,890,004
    Average Salary $6,644,689
    Total Guarantees $26,578,755
    Guaranteed at Signing $26,578,755
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash
    2020 Contract details by year 22 $610,000 $4,222,501 $4,832,501 $26,578,755 $17,617,002($17,617,002)
    Pre-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $26,578,755 2020 Cap Savings: $-21,746,254 Pre-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $16,890,004 2020 Cap Savings: $-12,057,503 Post-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $13,911,252 2021 Dead Cap: $12,667,503 2020 Cap Savings: $-9,078,751 Post-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $4,222,501 2021 Dead Cap: $12,667,503 2020 Cap Savings: $610,000
    2021 Contract details by year 23 $1,818,125 $4,222,501 $6,040,626 $21,746,254 $1,818,125($19,435,127)
    Pre-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $21,746,254 2021 Cap Savings: $-15,705,628 Pre-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $12,667,503 2021 Cap Savings: $-6,626,877 Post-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $13,301,252 2022 Dead Cap: $8,445,002 2021 Cap Savings: $-7,260,626 Post-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $4,222,501 2022 Dead Cap: $8,445,002 2021 Cap Savings: $1,818,125
    2022 Contract details by year 24 $3,026,250 $4,222,501 $7,248,751 $15,705,628 $3,026,250($22,461,377)
    Pre-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $15,705,628 2022 Cap Savings: $-8,456,877 Pre-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $8,445,002 2022 Cap Savings: $-1,196,251 Post-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $11,483,127 2023 Dead Cap: $4,222,501 2022 Cap Savings: $-4,234,376 Post-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $4,222,501 2023 Dead Cap: $4,222,501 2022 Cap Savings: $3,026,250
    2023 Contract details by year 25 $4,234,376 $4,222,501 $8,456,877 $8,456,877 $4,234,376($26,695,753)
    Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $8,456,877 2023 Cap Savings: $0 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $4,222,501 2023 Cap Savings: $4,234,376 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $8,456,877 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $4,222,501 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $4,234,376
    2024 Contract details by year 26 $29,504,000 - $29,504,000 - $29,504,000($56,199,753)
    Pre-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $29,504,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $29,504,000 Post-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $29,504,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $29,504,000
    2025 Free Agent Year 27 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 5th year option available
    • Fully Guaranteed
    • Contains offsets
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2020 Player Cash Earnings ROY,
    OROY    		 $610,000 $16,890,004 - - - - $116,998 $17,617,002
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $1,818,125 - - - - - - $1,818,125
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $3,026,250 - - - - - - $3,026,250
    3 seasons $5,454,375 $16,890,004 - - - - $116,998 $22,461,377
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $4,234,376 - - - - - - $4,234,376
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $29,504,000 - - - - - - $29,504,000
    $39,192,751 $16,890,004 - - - - $116,998 $56,199,753
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $5,454,375 $16,890,004 - - - - $116,998 $22,461,377

  • Transactions

    Jul 25 2020Signed a 4 year $26.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAC)
    Apr 23 2020Drafted by Los Angeles (LAC): Round 1 (#6 overall)

  • 2023 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how Justin Herbert ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Att Pass Cmp Pass Cmp% Pass Yds Pass Yds/Gm Pass TD Pass INT Pass Rating Rush Att Rush Yds Rush TD Fum Prod Pts
    2022 LAC 17 17 15 1107 98.5 699 477 68.2 4739 278.76 25 10 93.16 54 147 0 8 279.26
    2021 LAC 17 17 17 1191 99.6 672 443 65.9 5014 294.94 38 15 97.66 63 302 3 1 380.76
    2020 LAC 16 15 15 1096 93.4 595 396 66.6 4336 289.07 31 10 98.27 55 234 5 8 332.84
    Totals 50 49 47 3,394 - 1,966 1,316 66.9 14,089 287.53 94 35 - 172 683 8 17 992.86

  • Calculated Market Value

    $42.4M Avg. Annual Salary

    Market Value

    • 6 yrs, $254,553,828
    • Avg. Salary: $42,425,638
    • NFL Rank: 7
    • QB Rank: 7

    Current Contract

    • Free Agent: 2025
    • Avg. Salary: $6,644,689
    • NFL Rank: 297
    • QB Rank: 24

    Comparable Players

    We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Justin Herbert to.

    Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
    Dak Prescott 4 $160,000,000 $40,000,000 27
    Josh Allen 6 $258,034,000 $43,005,667 25
    Kyler Murray 5 $230,500,000 $46,100,000 24
    Deshaun Watson 5 $230,000,000 $46,000,000 26
    Averages 5 $219,633,500 $43,926,700 25.5


    Base Calculated Value

    After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Herbert's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

    Length Value Avg. Salary
    7 $304,165,372 $43,452,196


    Statistical Comparisons

    Now we'll compare our variables and Herbert statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: Games Played %, Passing Yards, Passing Touchdowns, Passing Interceptions, Completion %, Passer Rating, Rushing Yards, Rating

    Player GP% Pass Yds/GM Pass TD/GM Pass Int/GM Pass Comp% Pass Rat Rush Yds/GM Rating
    Dak Prescott 2019-2020, DAL 65.63 321.81 1.86 0.71 66.56 99.66 17.62 82.75
    Josh Allen 2019-2020, BUF 100 238.53 1.78 0.59 64.01 96.24 29.09 77.25
    Kyler Murray 2020-2021, ARI 90.91 258.6 1.67 0.73 68.22 97.43 41.4 83.6
    Deshaun Watson 2019-2020, CLE 96.88 279.84 1.9 0.61 68.75 105.18 27.65 86.45
    Average 88.36 274.70 1.80 0.66 66.89 99.63 28.94 82.51
    Justin Herbert 2021-2022 100 286.85 1.85 0.74 67.08 95.4 13.21 84.35
    % Change 13.17% 4.42% 2.78% -12.12% 0.28% -4.25% -54.35% 2.23%
    Median Prime % Change 1.26%
    Average Prime % Change -5.98%


    Calculated Market Value: Justin Herbert

    After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

    Terms Avg. Salary
    6 years, $254,553,828 $42,425,638