Donovan Wilson

Dallas Cowboys, Safety
Age: 28y-11m-22d (Mar 14, 1997)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Texas A&M
Drafted: Round 6 (#213 overall), 2019
Agent(s): Kevin Conner, Robert Brown (Universal Sports & Entertainment)
INACTIVE

2023-2025 Extension

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $21,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,600,000
GTD at Sign:
$13,500,000
Total GTD:
$13,500,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2019-2022 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,647,356
Average Salary:
$661,839
Signing Bonus:
$127,356
GTD at Sign:
$127,356
Total GTD:
$127,356
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$24,994,321

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2019 22
Active
$697,133
$697,133
2020 23
Active
$1,061,617
$1,758,750
2021 24
Active
$850,000
$2,608,750
2022 25
Active
$965,000
$3,573,750
2023 26
Active
$8,220,575
$11,794,325
2024 27
Active
$6,250,000
$18,044,325
2025 28
Active
$6,949,996
$24,994,321
Total      
$24,994,321
$24,994,321
Total
$24,994,321

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $16,385,000 $6,727,356 - - $8,820 $961,394 $24,994,321
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2019
22
$495,000
$127,356
$74,777
$697,133
$697,133
2020
23
$675,000
$386,617
$1,061,617
$1,758,750
2021
24
$850,000
$850,000
$2,608,750
2022
25
$965,000
$965,000
$3,573,750
2023
26
$1,400,000
$6,600,000
$8,220,575
$11,794,325
2024
27
$5,500,000
$500,000
$6,250,000
$18,044,325
2025
28
$6,500,000
$8,820
$6,949,996
$24,994,321
Total
$16,385,000
$6,727,356
$8,820
$961,394
$24,994,321
$24,994,321
Total
$16,385,000
$6,727,356
$8,820
$961,394
$24,994,321

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $16,385,000 $6,727,356 - - $8,820 $961,394 $24,994,321

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 DAL 12 - 15 Shoulder
  • Jan 09, 2026 Fined $23,186 Impermissible use of the helmet against New York (NYG)
  • Oct 24, 2025 Fined $23,186 Impermissible use of the helmet against Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 13, 2024 Fined $16,883 Hip-Drop Tackle against Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Oct 11, 2024 Fined $11,255 Late Hit against Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Oct 13, 2023 Fined $16,391 Unnecessary Roughness against San Francisco (SF)
  • Oct 13, 2023 Fined $10,927 Facemask against San Francisco (SF)
  • Mar 14, 2023 Signed a 3 year $21 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Nov 27, 2020 Fined $4,159 Helmet to helmet hit against Kirk Cousins (MIN)
  • May 10, 2019 Signed a 4 year $2.64 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Apr 27, 2019 Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 6 (#213 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 09, 2026 Impermissible use of the helmet against New York (NYG) $23,186
Oct 24, 2025 Impermissible use of the helmet against Washington (WAS) $23,186
Dec 13, 2024 Hip-Drop Tackle against Cincinnati (CIN) $16,883
Oct 11, 2024 Late Hit against Pittsburgh (PIT) $11,255
Oct 13, 2023 Facemask against San Francisco (SF) $10,927
Oct 13, 2023 Unnecessary Roughness against San Francisco (SF) $16,391
Nov 27, 2020 Helmet to helmet hit against Kirk Cousins (MIN) $4,159
Fines: 7 $105,987
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 DAL 15 15 921 77.66 0 71 39 32 1 2
2024 DAL 17 17 1,010 86.47 5 82 44 38 2 1
2023 DAL 15 13 732 61.82 0 88 55 33 1 2
2022 DAL 17 17 960 82.69 5 99 75 24 2 1
2021 DAL 9 3 336 27.41 0 29 17 12 0 0
2020 DAL 14 10 719 62.79 4 71 48 23 3 2
2019 DAL 11 0 16 1.50 0 2 1 1 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$6.9M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $20,827,668
  • Avg. Salary: $6,942,556
  • NFL Rank: 334
  • S Rank: 20

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: -
  • Avg. Salary: -

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Brandon Jones 3 $20,000,000 $6,666,667 25
Malik Hooker 3 $21,000,000 $7,000,000 27
Deshon Elliott 2 $12,500,000 $6,250,000 28
Jeremy Chinn 2 $16,258,000 $8,129,000 27
Averages 3 $17,439,500 $7,011,417 26.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Wilson's current age (28), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $6,792,111 $6,792,111

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Wilson 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
Brandon Jones
2022-2023
 67.65 59.15 2.65 0.09 72.55 68.95
Malik Hooker
2021-2022
 91.18 57.10 2.39 0.13 78.30 71.35
Deshon Elliott
2023-2024
 88.24 79.70 4.20 0.07 69.45 70.80
Jeremy Chinn
2023-2024
 85.29 66.60 2.86 0.03 80.35 63.35
Average 83.09 65.64 3.03 0.08 75.16 68.61
Donovan Wilson
2024-2025
 94.12 87.40 2.59 0.09 82.25 56.50
Pct Change 13.27 33.15 -14.52 12.50 -9.43 -17.65
Median Prime % Change 1.54%
Average Prime % Change 2.89%

Calculated Market Value: Donovan Wilson

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, $20,827,668 $6,942,556
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