Justin Jefferson
2024 Cap Hit
$19,743,000
2024 Cash
$19,743,000
Career Earnings
$13,298,172
2020-2024 Rookie (CURRENT)
Justin Jefferson signed a 4 year , $13,122,805 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $7,103,856 signing bonus, $13,122,805 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,280,701. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $19,743,000, while carrying a cap hit of $19,743,000 and a dead cap value of $19,743,000.
Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 21 | $2,385,964 | 1.20% | $7,889,226 | $7,889,226 | $13,122,802 | |
2021 | 22 | $2,982,455 | 1.63% | $1,206,491 | $9,095,717 | $10,736,838 | |
2022 | 23 | $3,578,946 | 1.72% | $1,802,982 | $10,898,699 | $7,754,383 | |
2023 | 24 | $4,175,437 | 1.86% | $2,399,473 | $13,298,172 | $4,175,437 | |
2024 | 25 | $19,743,000 | 7.73% | $19,743,000 | $33,041,172 | $19,743,000 | |
2025 | 26 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 21 | $610,000 | $7,103,856 | $7,889,226 | $7,889,226 | $7,889,226 | $6,608,234 | |
2021 | 22 | $1,206,491 | - | $1,206,491 | $9,095,717 | $4,547,859 | $6,287,987 | |
2022 | 23 | $1,802,982 | - | $1,802,982 | $10,898,699 | $3,632,900 | $7,981,818 | |
2023 | 24 | $2,399,473 | - | $2,399,473 | $13,298,172 | $3,324,543 | $11,071,237 | |
2024 | 25 | $19,743,000 | - | $19,743,000 | $33,041,172 | $6,608,234 | $19,743,000 |
- Fully Guaranteed
- 5th-year option available
Career Earnings thru 2024
$13,298,172
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 21 |
Active
|
$7,889,226 |
$7,889,226 |
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2021 | 22 |
Active
|
$1,206,491 |
$9,095,717 |
All NFL (2nd) | |
2022 | 23 |
Active
|
$1,802,982 |
$10,898,699 |
All NFL (1st) OPOY | |
2023 | 24 |
Active
|
$2,399,473 |
$13,298,172 |
||
Total |
$33,041,172 |
$13,298,172 |
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2024 | 25 |
Active / Club Exercised
|
$19,743,000 |
$33,041,172 |
||
Total |
$33,041,172 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 |
|
21 |
$610,000
|
$7,103,856 |
$175,370 |
$7,889,226 |
$7,889,226 |
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2021 |
|
22 |
$1,206,491
|
$1,206,491 |
$9,095,717 |
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2022 |
|
23 |
$1,802,982
|
$1,802,982 |
$10,898,699 |
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2023 |
|
24 |
$2,399,473
|
$2,399,473 |
$13,298,172 |
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2024 |
|
25 |
$19,743,000
|
$19,743,000 |
$33,041,172 |
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Total |
$25,761,946 |
$7,103,856 |
$175,370 |
$33,041,172 |
$33,041,172 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | $6,018,946 | $7,103,856 | - | - | - | $175,370 | $13,298,172 |
Injuries
Year | Weeks | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2023 | MIN | 6 - 12 | Hamstring |
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 06, 2023 | Taunting against Carolina (CAR) | $10,927 | ||
Dec 29, 2023 | Excessive Celebration against Detroit (DET) | $13,659 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Receiving Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving Touchdowns | Fum |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | MIN | 10 | 8 | 482 | 84.30 | 68 | 1,074 | 5 | 1 |
2022 | MIN | 17 | 17 | 1,079 | 92.40 | 128 | 1,809 | 8 | 0 |
2021 | MIN | 17 | 17 | 1,014 | 88.90 | 108 | 1,616 | 10 | 1 |
2020 | MIN | 16 | 14 | 886 | 81.90 | 88 | 1,400 | 7 | 1 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $129,979,760
- Avg. Salary: $32,494,940
- NFL Rank: 18
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $3,280,701
- NFL Rank: 632
- WR Rank: 79
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Justin Jefferson to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
DeVonta Smith | 3 | $75,000,000 | $25,000,000 | 25 |
Amon-Ra St. Brown | 4 | $120,010,000 | $30,002,500 | 24 |
A.J. Brown | 3 | $96,000,000 | $32,000,000 | 26 |
Tyreek Hill | 4 | $120,000,000 | $30,000,000 | 27 |
Averages | 4 | $102,752,500 | $29,250,625 | 25.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Jefferson's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
4 | $119,258,428 | $29,814,607 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Jefferson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating
Player | GP% | Rec Tgt/Gm | Rec/Gm | Rec Yds/Gm | Rec TD/Gm | YAC/GM | Drops/Gm | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DeVonta Smith
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 7.52 | 5.33 | 68.55 | 0.42 | 23.55 | 0.30 | 77.00 |
Amon-Ra St. Brown
2022-2023
|
96.97 | 9.69 | 7.03 | 83.62 | 0.50 | 38.16 | 0.25 | 90.65 |
A.J. Brown
2022-2023
|
103.03 | 8.94 | 5.71 | 86.82 | 0.53 | 30.85 | 0.29 | 89.00 |
Tyreek Hill
2020-2021
|
96.97 | 9.19 | 6.19 | 78.59 | 0.75 | 27.34 | 0.59 | 84.15 |
Average | 99.24 | 8.84 | 6.07 | 79.40 | 0.55 | 29.98 | 0.36 | 85.20 |
Justin Jefferson
2022-2023
|
81.82 | 10.52 | 7.26 | 106.78 | 0.48 | 33.15 | 0.33 | 90.75 |
Pct Change | -17.55 | 19.00 | 19.60 | 34.48 | -12.73 | 10.57 | 8.33 | 6.51 |
Median Prime % Change | 9.45% | |||||||
Average Prime % Change | 8.53% |
Calculated Market Value: Justin Jefferson
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 |
---|---|
4 years, $129,979,760 | $32,494,940 |