Nahshon Wright

New York Jets, Cornerback
Age: 27y-5m-18d (Sep 23, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Oregon State
Drafted: Round 3 (#99 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Ryan Williams (Athletes First)
2026 Cap Hit

$0

2026 Cash

$0

Career Earnings

$4,944,012

2026-2026 (CURRENT)

Nahshon Wright signed a 1 year contract with the New York Jets. In 2026, Wright will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 28 - - - - -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 - - - -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 - - - -
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2021-2024 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,785,852
Average Salary:
$1,196,463
Signing Bonus:
$840,620
GTD at Sign:
$840,620
Total GTD:
$840,620
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$4,944,012

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 23
Active
$1,500,620
$1,500,620
2022 24
Active
$877,539
$2,378,159
2023 25
Active
$1,095,077
$3,473,236
2024 26
Reserve
Retained
$302,400
$58,611
$3,775,636
$3,834,247
2025 27
Active
$1,109,765
$4,944,012
Total      
$4,944,012
$4,944,012
Total
$4,944,012

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,632,616 $840,620 - - - - $3,473,236
1 $361,011 - - - - - $361,011
1 $1,100,000 - - - $9,765 - $1,109,765
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
23
$660,000
$840,620
$1,500,620
$1,500,620
2022
24
$877,539
$877,539
$2,378,159
2023
25
$1,095,077
$1,095,077
$3,473,236
2024
26
$302,400
$58,611
$302,400
$58,611
$3,775,636
$3,834,247
2025
27
$1,100,000
$9,765
$1,109,765
$4,944,012
Total
$4,093,627
$840,620
$9,765
$4,944,012
$4,944,012
Total
$4,093,627
$840,620
$9,765
$4,944,012

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,632,616 $840,620 - - - - $3,473,236
1 $361,011 - - - - - $361,011
1 $1,100,000 - - - $9,765 - $1,109,765

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2023 DAL 1 - 6 Ankle
2021 DAL 13 - 14 COVID-19
  • Mar 10, 2026 Signed a 1 year $5.5 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Apr 08, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.1 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 07, 2025 Waived by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jan 17, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Aug 09, 2024 Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from Dallas (DAL) for Andrew Booth Jr.
  • Jul 21, 2021 Signed a 4 year $4.78 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Apr 30, 2021 Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 3 (#99 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 CHI 17 16 1,041 90.29 0 80 54 26 2 5
2024 MIN 1 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 DAL 12 0 50 4.22 0 2 2 0 0 0
2022 DAL 7 2 128 11.03 0 22 16 6 0 1
2021 DAL 13 1 279 22.76 0 9 7 2 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$16.7M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $50,021,226
  • Avg. Salary: $16,673,742
  • NFL Rank: 173
  • CB Rank: 21

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $0
  • NFL Rank: 1916
  • CB Rank: 212

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Marcus Jones 3 $34,980,000 $11,660,000 27
Nate Hobbs 4 $48,000,000 $12,000,000 25
Jamel Dean 4 $52,000,000 $13,000,000 26
Michael Carter II 3 $30,750,000 $10,250,000 25
Averages 4 $41,432,500 $11,727,500 25.8

Base Calculated Value

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

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $24,364,348 $12,182,174

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Wright 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
Marcus Jones
2023-2024
 47.06 42.26 3.25 0.06 63.50 67.20
Nate Hobbs
2023-2024
 70.59 59.01 3.83 0.08 72.10 65.20
Jamel Dean
2021-2022
 88.24 69.80 2.87 0.13 51.20 76.45
Michael Carter II
2022-2023
 94.12 61.65 2.69 0.06 63.50 77.35
Average 75.00 58.18 3.16 0.08 62.58 71.55
Nahshon Wright
2025-2025
 100.00 90.29 3.18 0.29 63.90 65.10
Pct Change 33.33 55.19 0.63 262.50 -2.11 -9.01
Median Prime % Change 16.98%
Average Prime % Change 56.76%

Calculated Market Value: Nahshon Wright

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
3 years, $50,021,226 $16,673,742
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