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NFL
Isaiah Likely
Isaiah Likely
New York Giants, Tight End
Age: 25y-10m-21d (Apr 18, 2000)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Coastal Carolina
Drafted: Round 4 (#139 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Erik Burkhardt (Roc Nation Sports)
2026 Cap Hit
$0
2026 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$7,051,285
2026-2028 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Isaiah Likely signed a 3 year, $40,000,000 contract with the New York Giants, including an average annual salary of $13,333,333. In 2026, Likely will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $40,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,333,333
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 |
|
26 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
27 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2029 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
26 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
27 | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2025 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,164,340
Average Salary:
$1,041,085
Signing Bonus:
$504,340
GTD at Sign:
$504,340
Total GTD:
$504,340
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$7,051,285
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,209,340 |
$1,209,340 |
|
| 2023 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$870,000 |
$2,079,340 |
|
| 2024 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,560,906 |
$3,640,246 |
|
| 2025 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$3,411,039 |
$7,051,285 |
|
| Total |
$7,051,285 |
$7,051,285 |
||||
| Total |
$7,051,285 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,966,000 | $504,340 | - | - | $5,039 | $575,906 | $7,051,285 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
22 |
$705,000
|
$504,340 |
$1,209,340 |
$1,209,340 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
23 |
$870,000
|
$870,000 |
$2,079,340 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
24 |
$985,000
|
$575,906 |
$1,560,906 |
$3,640,246 |
|||||
| 2025 |
|
25 |
$3,406,000
|
$5,039 |
$3,411,039 |
$7,051,285 |
|||||
| Total |
$5,966,000 |
$504,340 |
$5,039 |
$575,906 |
$7,051,285 |
$7,051,285 |
|||||
| Total |
$5,966,000 |
$504,340 |
$5,039 |
$575,906 |
$7,051,285 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,966,000 | $504,340 | - | - | $5,039 | $575,906 | $7,051,285 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BAL | 14 | 7 | 487 | 48.03 | 36 | 27 | 307 | 11.4 | 21.9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | BAL | 16 | 9 | 627 | 56.49 | 58 | 42 | 477 | 11.4 | 29.8 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | BAL | 17 | 8 | 496 | 44.09 | 40 | 30 | 411 | 13.7 | 24.2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | BAL | 16 | 2 | 414 | 37.84 | 60 | 36 | 373 | 10.4 | 23.3 | 3 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $17,639,236
- Avg. Salary: $8,819,618
- NFL Rank: 328
- TE Rank: 19
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2029
- Avg. Salary: $13,333,333
- NFL Rank: 220
- TE Rank: 6
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Isaiah Likely to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Moreau | 3 | $12,234,000 | $4,078,000 | 26 |
| Dawson Knox | 3 | $29,500,000 | $9,833,333 | 27 |
| Juwan Johnson | 3 | $30,750,000 | $10,250,000 | 28 |
| Hunter Henry | 3 | $27,000,000 | $9,000,000 | 29 |
| Averages | 3 | $24,871,000 | $8,290,333 | 27.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Likely's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $53,384,826 | $8,897,471 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Likely statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | Rec Tgt/Gm | Rec/Gm | Rec Yds/Gm | Rec TD/Gm | YAC/GM | Drops/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Foster Moreau
2021-2022
|
94.12 | 66.60 | 3.06 | 1.97 | 24.78 | 0.16 | 13.66 | 0.12 | 59.95 |
|
Dawson Knox
2022-2023
|
81.82 | 68.00 | 3.74 | 2.59 | 26.04 | 0.30 | 11.33 | 0.30 | 59.15 |
|
Juwan Johnson
2023-2024
|
88.24 | 55.98 | 4.17 | 2.90 | 30.53 | 0.23 | 12.33 | 0.17 | 62.75 |
|
Hunter Henry
2022-2023
|
91.18 | 71.30 | 3.87 | 2.68 | 29.94 | 0.26 | 9.10 | 0.16 | 63.70 |
| Average | 88.84 | 65.47 | 3.71 | 2.54 | 27.82 | 0.24 | 11.61 | 0.19 | 61.39 |
|
Isaiah Likely
2024-2025
|
88.24 | 52.26 | 3.13 | 2.30 | 26.13 | 0.23 | 12.77 | 0.07 | 64.35 |
| Pct Change | -0.68 | -20.18 | -15.63 | -9.45 | -6.07 | -4.17 | 9.99 | 63.16 | 4.82 |
| Median Prime % Change | -4.17% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 2.42% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Isaiah Likely
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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $17,639,236 | $8,819,618 |
