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NFL
Boye Mafe
Boye Mafe
Cincinnati Bengals, Outside Linebacker
Age: 27y-3m-10d (Nov 30, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Minnesota
Drafted: Round 2 (#40 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Mike McCartney (VaynerSports)
2026 Cap Hit
$0
2026 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$8,568,554
2026-2028 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Boye Mafe signed a 3 year, $60,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $20,000,000. In 2026, Mafe will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $60,000,000
Average Salary:
$20,000,000
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 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
29 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
30 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2029 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
29 | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
30 | - | - | - | - |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2025 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $8,562,251
Average Salary:
$2,140,563
Signing Bonus:
$3,407,092
GTD at Sign:
$6,319,285
Total GTD:
$6,319,285
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$8,568,554
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$4,112,092 |
$4,112,092 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,094,193 |
$5,206,285 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,483,386 |
$6,689,671 |
|
| 2025 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$1,878,883 |
$8,568,554 |
|
| Total |
$8,568,554 |
$8,568,554 |
||||
| Total |
$8,568,554 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,155,158 | $3,407,092 | - | - | $6,304 | - | $8,568,554 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
24 |
$705,000
|
$3,407,092 |
$4,112,092 |
$4,112,092 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$1,094,193
|
$1,094,193 |
$5,206,285 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$1,483,386
|
$1,483,386 |
$6,689,671 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
27 |
$1,872,579
|
$6,304 |
$1,878,883 |
$8,568,554 |
|||||
| Total |
$5,155,158 |
$3,407,092 |
$6,304 |
$8,568,554 |
$8,568,554 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,155,158 |
$3,407,092 |
$6,304 |
$8,568,554 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,155,158 | $3,407,092 | - | - | $6,304 | - | $8,568,554 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SEA | 17 | 4 | 561 | 53.99 | 2 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | SEA | 15 | 11 | 608 | 55.42 | 6 | 40 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 808 | 77.25 | 9 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 17 | 3 | 424 | 38.90 | 3 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $36,729,420
- Avg. Salary: $12,243,140
- NFL Rank: 244
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2029
- Avg. Salary: $20,000,000
- NFL Rank: 117
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Boye Mafe to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yetur Gross-Matos | 2 | $18,000,000 | $9,000,000 | 26 |
| Carl Granderson | 4 | $52,000,000 | $13,000,000 | 26 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | 3 | $48,000,000 | $16,000,000 | 25 |
| Dorance Armstrong | 3 | $33,000,000 | $11,000,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 3 | $37,750,000 | $12,250,000 | 25.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Mafe's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $24,800,000 | $12,400,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Mafe statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | Catch Rate/Yr | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yetur Gross-Matos
2022-2023
|
85.29 | 61.93 | 1.28 | 0.24 | 1.45 | 50.00 | 0.93 | 58.30 |
|
Carl Granderson
2021-2022
|
91.18 | 43.36 | 1.32 | 0.27 | 1.52 | 25.00 | 1.06 | 71.75 |
|
Dayo Odeyingbo
2023-2024
|
100.00 | 61.36 | 1.03 | 0.32 | 1.29 | 0.00 | 1.03 | 61.50 |
|
Dorance Armstrong
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 42.22 | 1.09 | 0.47 | 1.32 | 83.35 | 1.32 | 65.95 |
| Average | 94.12 | 52.22 | 1.18 | 0.33 | 1.40 | 39.59 | 1.09 | 64.38 |
|
Boye Mafe
2024-2025
|
94.12 | 54.71 | 1.12 | 0.25 | 1.19 | 70.85 | 2.25 | 72.20 |
| Pct Change | 0.00 | 4.77 | -5.08 | -24.24 | -15.00 | -78.96 | 106.42 | 12.15 |
| Median Prime % Change | -2.54% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 0.01% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Boye Mafe
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, $36,729,420 | $12,243,140 |
