Julian Blackmon

New Orleans Saints, Safety
Age: 27y-6m-13d (Aug 24, 1998)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Utah
Drafted: Round 3 (#85 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Rocky Arceneaux (Alliance Sports Management)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,575,000

2026 Cash

$2,535,000

Career Earnings

$13,421,876

2026-2026 Extension (CURRENT)

Julian Blackmon signed a 1 year, $2,535,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $300,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,535,000. In 2026, Blackmon will earn a base salary of $1,215,000 and a signing bonus of $300,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,575,000 and a dead cap value of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,535,000
Average Salary:
$2,535,000
Signing Bonus:
$300,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 28 $1,575,000 0.52% $2,535,000 $2,535,000 $1,000,000
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Active/GM Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 $1,215,000 $300,000 $60,000 $1,575,000 0.52% $1,000,000
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Active/Gm Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 $1,215,000 $300,000 $1,020,000 $2,535,000 $2,535,000 $2,535,000
Contract Notes

  • $1M guaranteed (signing bonus + $700,000 of salary)
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $60,000 ($1.02M)
  • Playing Time Incentives (cumulative)
    50%: $265,000
    60%: $450,000
    70%: $450,000
    80%: $650,000
    85%: $650,000

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,170,000
Average Salary:
$3,170,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,170,000
Total GTD:
$3,170,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,700,000
Average Salary:
$3,700,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,865,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,190,000
Total GTD:
$3,190,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2020-2023 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,628,848
Average Salary:
$1,157,212
Signing Bonus:
$926,436
GTD at Sign:
$926,436
Total GTD:
$926,436
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$13,421,876

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 22
Active
$2,008,474
$2,008,474
2021 23
Injured
$820,402
$2,828,876
2022 24
Active
$1,010,000
$3,838,876
2023 25
Injured
$2,743,000
$6,581,876
2024 26
Active
$3,670,000
$10,251,876
2025 27
Injured
$3,170,000
$13,421,876
Total      
$13,421,876
$13,421,876
2026 28
Active
$2,535,000
Total
$15,956,876

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $6,508,402 $2,791,436 - - - $472,038 $10,251,876
1 $1,170,000 $2,000,000 - - - - $3,170,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
22
$610,000
$926,436
$472,038
$2,008,474
$2,008,474
2021
23
$820,402
$820,402
$2,828,876
2022
24
$1,010,000
$1,010,000
$3,838,876
2023
25
$2,743,000
$2,743,000
$6,581,876
2024
26
$1,325,000
$1,865,000
$3,670,000
$10,251,876
2025
27
$1,170,000
$2,000,000
$3,170,000
$13,421,876
Total
$7,678,402
$4,791,436
$472,038
$13,421,876
$13,421,876
2026
28
$1,215,000
$300,000
$2,535,000
Total
$8,893,402
$5,091,436
$472,038
$15,956,876

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $6,508,402 $2,791,436 - - - $472,038 $10,251,876
1 $1,170,000 $2,000,000 - - - - $3,170,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2025 NO 2 - 18 Shoulder
2023 IND 17 - 18 Shoulder
2021 IND 7 - 18 Achilles
  • Jan 20, 2026 Signed a 1 year $2.535 million contract extension with New Orleans (NO)
  • Jul 23, 2025 Signed a 1 year $3.17 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 09, 2024 Signed a 1 year $3.7 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Nov 13, 2020 Fined $4,951 Impermissible use of the helmet against Lamar Jackson (BAL)
  • Jun 16, 2020 Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Apr 24, 2020 Drafted by Indianapolis (IND): Round 3 (#85 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 13, 2020 Impermissible use of the helmet against Lamar Jackson (BAL) $4,051
Fines: 1 $4,051
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 NO 1 1 66 5.87 0 7 4 3 0 0
2024 IND 16 16 1,083 99.63 1 86 62 24 0 3
2023 IND 15 15 986 85.89 0 88 65 23 0 4
2022 IND 14 11 718 62.54 1 46 33 13 0 1
2021 IND 6 6 376 33.84 0 34 27 7 1 0
2020 IND 15 14 916 84.04 0 42 35 7 1 2

Calculated Market Value

$2.8M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $2,838,656
  • Avg. Salary: $2,838,656
  • NFL Rank: 536
  • S Rank: 36

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $2,535,000
  • NFL Rank: 549
  • S Rank: 37

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Reed Blankenship 1 $3,575,000 $3,575,000 25
Jabrill Peppers 1 $1,255,000 $1,255,000 29
Damar Hamlin 1 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 26
Ar'Darius Washington 1 $3,263,000 $3,263,000 25
Averages 1 $2,523,250 $2,523,250 26.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Blackmon's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $2,523,250 $2,523,250

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Blackmon statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Int/Gm Catch Rate/Yr Rating
Reed Blankenship
2022-2023
 73.53 53.47 3.80 0.16 64.30 74.60
Jabrill Peppers
2023-2024
 61.76 61.65 3.33 0.14 64.40 85.20
Damar Hamlin
2023-2024
 55.88 40.97 3.26 0.11 87.05 30.10
Ar'Darius Washington
2023-2024
 55.88 37.77 2.58 0.11 72.65 72.55
Average 61.76 48.47 3.24 0.13 72.10 65.61
Julian Blackmon
2024-2025
 50.00 52.75 3.88 0.18 65.95 76.60
Pct Change -19.04 8.83 19.75 38.46 8.53 16.75
Median Prime % Change 12.79%
Average Prime % Change 12.21%

Calculated Market Value: Julian Blackmon

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
1 years, $2,838,656 $2,838,656
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