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NFL
Alijah Vera-Tucker
Alijah Vera-Tucker
New England Patriots, Guard
Age: 26y-8m-23d (Jun 17, 1999)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#14 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Patrick Collins, Jimmy Sexton (CAA Football)
2026 Cap Hit
$0
2026 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$31,207,478
2026-2028 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Alijah Vera-Tucker signed a 3 year, $42,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $14,000,000. In 2026, Vera-Tucker will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $42,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
27 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
29 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2029 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
27 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
29 | - | - | - | - |
Contract Notes
- Incentives: $6M
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2025 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $15,885,028
Average Salary:
$3,971,257
Signing Bonus:
$8,912,748
GTD at Sign:
$15,885,028
Total GTD:
$15,885,028
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$31,207,478
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$9,572,748 |
$9,572,748 |
|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Injured
|
$1,382,047 |
$10,954,795 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$2,104,093 |
$13,058,888 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$2,826,140 |
$15,885,028 |
|
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Injured / Club Exercised
|
$15,322,450 |
$31,207,478 |
|
| Total |
$31,207,478 |
$31,207,478 |
||||
| Total |
$31,207,478 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$22,285,280 | $8,912,748 | - | - | $9,450 | - | $31,207,478 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$660,000
|
$8,912,748 |
$9,572,748 |
$9,572,748 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$1,382,047
|
$1,382,047 |
$10,954,795 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$2,104,093
|
$2,104,093 |
$13,058,888 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$2,826,140
|
$2,826,140 |
$15,885,028 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$15,313,000
|
$9,450 |
$15,322,450 |
$31,207,478 |
|||||
| Total |
$22,285,280 |
$8,912,748 |
$9,450 |
$31,207,478 |
$31,207,478 |
||||||
| Total |
$22,285,280 |
$8,912,748 |
$9,450 |
$31,207,478 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$22,285,280 | $8,912,748 | - | - | $9,450 | - | $31,207,478 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
NYJ |
1 - 18 | Arm |
| 2023 |
NYJ |
6 - 18 | Achilles |
| 2022 |
NYJ |
8 - 18 | Arm |
| 2021 |
NYJ |
16 - 16 | COVID-19 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYJ | 15 | 15 | 915 | 85.75 |
| 2023 | NYJ | 5 | 5 | 250 | 22.75 |
| 2022 | NYJ | 7 | 7 | 432 | 38.88 |
| 2021 | NYJ | 16 | 16 | 1,026 | 94.56 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $51,339,204
- Avg. Salary: $12,834,801
- NFL Rank: 237
- G Rank: 21
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2029
- Avg. Salary: $14,000,000
- NFL Rank: 212
- G Rank: 19
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Alijah Vera-Tucker to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Jackson | 3 | $52,500,000 | $17,500,000 | 28 |
| Wyatt Teller | 4 | $56,800,000 | $14,200,000 | 26 |
| James Daniels | 3 | $24,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 27 |
| Will Fries | 5 | $87,720,000 | $17,544,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 4 | $55,255,000 | $14,311,000 | 26.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Vera-Tucker's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $75,079,270 | $15,015,854 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Vera-Tucker statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, QB Hurries Allowed/Gm, QB Sacks Allowed/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | QB Hurries Allowed/Gm | QB Sacks Allowed/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jonah Jackson
2023-2024
|
47.06 | 46.08 | 1.31 | 0.12 | 63.60 |
|
Wyatt Teller
2019-2020
|
81.25 | 59.35 | 0.90 | 0.19 | 75.25 |
|
James Daniels
2023-2024
|
55.88 | 53.44 | 0.95 | 0.11 | 77.45 |
|
Will Fries
2023-2024
|
64.71 | 61.33 | 1.14 | 0.27 | 74.05 |
| Average | 62.23 | 55.05 | 1.08 | 0.17 | 72.59 |
|
Alijah Vera-Tucker
2024-2025
|
88.24 | 42.88 | 0.53 | 0.27 | 38.85 |
| Pct Change | 41.80 | -22.11 | 50.93 | -58.82 | -46.48 |
| Median Prime % Change | -22.11% | ||||
| Average Prime % Change | -6.94% | ||||
Calculated Market Value: Alijah Vera-Tucker
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, $51,339,204 | $12,834,801 |
