Alontae Taylor

Tennessee Titans, Cornerback
Age: 27y-3m-10d (Dec 03, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Tennessee
Drafted: Round 2 (#49 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Trevon Smith (Athletes First)
2026 Cap Hit

$14,000,000

2026 Cash

$22,000,000

Career Earnings

$9,121,582

2026-2028 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Alontae Taylor signed a 3 year, $58,000,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $12,000,000 signing bonus, $42,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $19,333,333. In 2026, Taylor will earn a base salary of $9,490,000 and a signing bonus of $12,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $14,000,000 and a dead cap value of $42,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $58,000,000
Average Salary:
$19,333,333
Signing Bonus:
$12,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$42,000,000
Total GTD:
$42,000,000
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 28 $14,000,000 4.65% $22,000,000 $22,000,000 $42,000,000
2027 29 $25,020,000 7.75% $21,020,000 $43,020,000 $28,510,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2028, 2 YR, $43,020,000; $4,000,000 DEAD CAP
2028 30 $18,980,000 5.35% $14,980,000 $58,000,000 $4,000,000
2029 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Active/GM Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 $9,490,000 $4,000,000 $510,000 $14,000,000 4.65% $42,000,000
2027 29 $20,510,000 $4,000,000 $510,000 $25,020,000 7.75% $28,510,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2028, 2 YR, $43,020,000; $4,000,000 DEAD CAP
2028 30 $14,470,000 $4,000,000 $510,000 $18,980,000 5.35% $4,000,000
2029 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Active/Gm Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 $9,490,000 $12,000,000 $510,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000 $58,000,000
2027 29 $20,510,000 - $510,000 $21,020,000 $43,020,000 $36,000,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2028, 2 YR, $43,020,000; $4,000,000 DEAD CAP
2028 30 $14,470,000 - $510,000 $14,980,000 $58,000,000 $14,980,000
Contract Notes

  • $42M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2026 salary + 2027 salary)
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $30,000 ($510,000)


Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2025 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $7,204,698
Average Salary:
$1,801,175
Signing Bonus:
$2,419,780
GTD at Sign:
$3,452,266
Total GTD:
$3,452,266
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$9,121,582

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 24
Active
$3,063,673
$3,063,673
2023 25
Active
$1,032,486
$4,096,159
2024 26
Active
$1,359,973
$5,456,132
2025 27
Active
$3,665,450
$9,121,582
Total      
$9,121,582
$9,121,582
2026 28
Active
$22,000,000
2027 29
Active
$21,020,000
2028 30
Active
$14,980,000
Total
$67,121,582

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $6,692,353 $2,419,780 - - $9,450 - $9,121,582
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
24
$643,894
$2,419,780
$3,063,673
$3,063,673
2023
25
$1,032,486
$1,032,486
$4,096,159
2024
26
$1,359,973
$1,359,973
$5,456,132
2025
27
$3,656,000
$9,450
$3,665,450
$9,121,582
Total
$6,692,353
$2,419,780
$9,450
$9,121,582
$9,121,582
2026
28
$9,490,000
$12,000,000
$22,000,000
2027
29
$20,510,000
$21,020,000
2028
30
$14,470,000
$14,980,000
Total
$51,162,353
$14,419,780
$9,450
$67,121,582

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $6,692,353 $2,419,780 - - $9,450 - $9,121,582

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2022 NO 3 - 6 Knee
  • Mar 09, 2026 Signed a 3 year $58 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Dec 26, 2025 Fined $23,186 Impermissible use of the helmet against Tennessee (TEN)
  • Dec 26, 2025 Fined $12,172 Fighting against New York (NYJ)
  • Oct 18, 2024 Fined $10,916 Taunting against Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Oct 04, 2024 Fined $10,916 Obscene Gesture against Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 17, 2023 Fined $9,097 Impermissible use of the helmet against Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 19, 2022 Signed a 4 year $7.2 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 29, 2022 Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 2 (#49 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 26, 2025 Fighting against New York (NYJ) $12,172
Dec 26, 2025 Impermissible use of the helmet against Tennessee (TEN) $23,186
Oct 18, 2024 Taunting against Tampa Bay (TB) $10,916
Oct 04, 2024 Obscene Gesture against Atlanta (ATL) $10,916
Nov 17, 2023 Impermissible use of the helmet against Minnesota (MIN) $9,097
Fines: 5 $66,287
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 NO 17 16 1,058 94.13 2 83 59 24 0 2
2024 NO 17 15 1,076 98.99 4 89 61 28 2 0
2023 NO 17 13 950 90.39 1 75 56 19 1 2
2022 NO 13 9 663 63.14 0 45 38 7 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$15.8M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $47,496,132
  • Avg. Salary: $15,832,044
  • NFL Rank: 183
  • CB Rank: 23

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2029
  • Avg. Salary: $19,333,333
  • NFL Rank: 126
  • CB Rank: 11

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Zyon McCollum 3 $48,000,000 $16,000,000 26
Patrick Surtain II 4 $96,000,000 $24,000,000 24
D.J. Reed 3 $48,000,000 $16,000,000 28
Deommodore Lenoir 5 $88,884,000 $17,776,800 25
Averages 4 $70,221,000 $18,444,200 25.8

Base Calculated Value

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

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $50,399,121 $16,799,707

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Taylor 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
Zyon McCollum
2023-2024
 100.00 81.03 2.94 0.06 57.35 60.80
Patrick Surtain II
2022-2023
 100.00 97.95 3.09 0.09 60.75 77.90
D.J. Reed
2023-2024
 85.29 84.93 3.93 0.03 59.85 74.30
Deommodore Lenoir
2022-2023
 100.00 86.30 3.29 0.12 70.65 64.20
Average 96.32 87.55 3.31 0.08 62.15 69.30
Alontae Taylor
2024-2025
 100.00 96.51 3.53 0.06 70.55 53.90
Pct Change 3.82 10.23 6.65 -25.00 -13.52 -22.22
Median Prime % Change -4.85%
Average Prime % Change -6.67%

Calculated Market Value: Alontae Taylor

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, $47,496,132 $15,832,044
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