Christian Gonzalez

New England Patriots, Cornerback
Age: 23y-8m-12d (Jun 28, 2002)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Oregon
Drafted: Round 1 (#17 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Reggie Johnson, Lukman Abdulai, Tory Dandy (CAA Football)
2026 Cap Hit

$4,805,458

2026 Cash

$2,809,482

Career Earnings

$12,302,206

2023-2027 Rookie (CURRENT)

Christian Gonzalez signed a 4 year, $15,102,868 contract with the New England Patriots, including $7,983,904 signing bonus, $15,102,868 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,775,717. In 2026, Gonzalez will earn a base salary of $2,259,482 and a roster bonus of $550,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,805,458 and a dead cap value of $4,805,458.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $15,102,868
Average Salary:
$3,775,717
Signing Bonus:
$7,983,904
GTD at Sign:
$15,102,868
Total GTD:
$15,102,868
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 21 $2,745,976 1.22% $8,733,904 $8,733,904 $15,102,868
2024 22 $3,432,470 1.34% $1,436,494 $10,170,398 $12,356,892
2025 23 $4,127,784 1.48% $2,131,808 $12,302,206 $8,933,242
2026 24 $4,805,458 1.60% $2,809,482 $15,111,688 $4,805,458
2027 25
Club
 $18,119,000 5.61% $18,119,000 $33,230,688 -
2028 26
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 21 $750,000 $1,995,976 - - $2,745,976 1.22% $15,102,868
2024 22 $915,000 $1,995,976 $521,494 - $3,432,470 1.34% $12,356,892
2025 23 $1,447,988 $1,995,976 $675,000 $8,820 $4,127,784 1.48% $8,933,242
2026 24 $2,259,482 $1,995,976 $550,000 - $4,805,458 1.60% $4,805,458
2027 25
Club
 $18,119,000 - - - $18,119,000 5.61% -
2028 26
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 21 $750,000 $7,983,904 - - $8,733,904 $8,733,904 $33,230,688
2024 22 $915,000 - $521,494 - $1,436,494 $10,170,398 $24,496,784
2025 23 $1,447,988 - $675,000 $8,820 $2,131,808 $12,302,206 $23,060,290
2026 24 $2,259,482 - $550,000 - $2,809,482 $15,111,688 $20,928,482
2027 25
Club
 $18,119,000 - - - $18,119,000 $33,230,688 $18,119,000
Contract Notes
  • Fully Guaranteed
  • 5th Year Option Available
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$12,302,206

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 21
Injured
$8,733,904
$8,733,904
2024 22
Active
$1,436,494
$10,170,398
 All NFL (2nd)
2025 23
Active
$2,131,808
$12,302,206
 Afc Pro Bowl:CB
Total      
$12,302,206
$12,302,206
2026 24
Active
$2,809,482
2027 25
Active / Club
$18,119,000
Total
$33,230,688

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,112,988 $7,983,904 $1,196,494 - $8,820 - $12,302,206
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
21
$750,000
$7,983,904
$8,733,904
$8,733,904
2024
22
$915,000
$521,494
$1,436,494
$10,170,398
2025
23
$1,447,988
$675,000
$8,820
$2,131,808
$12,302,206
Total
$3,112,988
$7,983,904
$1,196,494
$8,820
$12,302,206
$12,302,206
2026
24
$2,259,482
$550,000
$2,809,482
2027
25
$18,119,000
$18,119,000
Total
$23,491,470
$7,983,904
$1,746,494
$8,820
$33,230,688

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,112,988 $7,983,904 $1,196,494 - $8,820 - $12,302,206

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2023 NE 5 - 18 Shoulder
  • Jul 21, 2023 Signed a 4 year $15.1 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 27, 2023 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 1 (#17 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 NE 14 14 771 70.60 0 69 54 15 0 0
2024 NE 16 16 978 89.56 0 59 50 9 0 2
2023 NE 4 4 209 19.90 1 17 14 3 0 1

Calculated Market Value

$27.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $80,950,992
  • Avg. Salary: $26,983,664
  • NFL Rank: 54
  • CB Rank: 3

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $3,775,717
  • NFL Rank: 542
  • CB Rank: 54

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Patrick Surtain II 4 $96,000,000 $24,000,000 24
Jaycee Horn 4 $100,000,000 $25,000,000 25
Ahmad Gardner 4 $120,400,000 $30,100,000 23
A.J. Terrell 4 $81,000,000 $20,250,000 25
Averages 4 $99,350,000 $24,837,500 24.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Gonzalez's current age (23), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
5 $119,938,055 $23,987,611

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Gonzalez 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
Patrick Surtain II
2022-2023
 100.00 100.97 3.09 0.09 60.75 77.90
Jaycee Horn
2023-2024
 61.76 62.17 3.29 0.05 57.55 74.30
Ahmad Gardner
2023-2024
 91.18 89.05 2.48 0.03 55.05 79.40
A.J. Terrell
2022-2023
 91.18 85.22 2.26 0.00 57.65 69.25
Average 86.03 84.35 2.78 0.04 57.75 75.21
Christian Gonzalez
2024-2025
 88.24 80.08 3.47 0.07 50.45 70.90
Pct Change 2.57 -5.06 24.82 75.00 12.64 -5.73
Median Prime % Change 7.61%
Average Prime % Change 17.37%

Calculated Market Value: Christian Gonzalez

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, $80,950,992 $26,983,664
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