Clelin Ferrell

San Francisco 49ers, Defensive End
Age: 28y-9m-19d (May 17, 1997)
Exp: 7 Years
Country: US
College: Clemson
Drafted: Round 1 (#4 overall), 2019
Agent(s): Joel Segal (WME Sports)
Career Earnings

$38,586,008

2025-2025

Clelin Ferrell signed a 1 year, $1,170,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $1,170,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,170,000
Average Salary:
$1,170,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2025 28 $457,776 0.16% $520,000 $520,000 -
2026 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2025 28 $1,170,000 $457,776 0.16% -
2026 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2025 28 $520,000 $520,000 $520,000 $520,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,750,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,050,000
Total GTD:
$3,050,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$660,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,820,000
Total GTD:
$1,820,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2019-2022 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $31,360,816
Average Salary:
$7,840,204
Signing Bonus:
$20,827,864
GTD at Sign:
$31,360,816
Total GTD:
$31,360,816
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$38,586,008

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2019 22
Active
$21,322,864
$21,322,864
2020 23
Injured
$1,965,684
$23,288,548
2021 24
Active
$3,345,984
$26,634,532
2022 25
Active
$4,771,476
$31,406,008
2023 26
Active
$2,460,000
$33,866,008
2024 27
Active
$3,750,000
$37,616,008
2025 28
Retained
Retained
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
$70,000
$65,000
$520,000
$130,000
$35,000
$150,000
$37,686,008
$37,751,008
$38,271,008
$38,401,008
$38,436,008
$38,586,008
Total      
$38,586,008
$37,686,008
$37,751,008
$38,271,008
$38,401,008
$38,436,008
$38,586,008
Total
$38,586,008

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $10,532,952 $20,827,864 - - - $45,192 $31,406,008
2 $1,845,000 $660,000 - - - - $3,145,000
2 $1,300,000 $1,850,000 - - $240,000 - $3,900,000
1 $135,000 - - - - - $135,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2019
22
$495,000
$20,827,864
$21,322,864
$21,322,864
2020
23
$1,920,492
$45,192
$1,965,684
$23,288,548
2021
24
$3,345,984
$3,345,984
$26,634,532
2022
25
$4,771,476
$4,771,476
$31,406,008
2023
26
$1,160,000
$660,000
$2,460,000
$33,866,008
2024
27
$1,300,000
$1,750,000
$190,000
$3,750,000
$37,616,008
2025
28
$70,000
$65,000
$520,000
$130,000
$35,000
$100,000
$50,000
$70,000
$65,000
$520,000
$130,000
$35,000
$150,000
$37,686,008
$37,751,008
$38,271,008
$38,401,008
$38,436,008
$38,586,008
Total
$13,812,952
$23,337,864
$240,000
$45,192
$38,586,008
$37,686,008
$37,751,008
$38,271,008
$38,401,008
$38,436,008
$38,586,008
Total
$13,812,952
$23,337,864
$240,000
$45,192
$38,586,008

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $10,532,952 $20,827,864 - - - $45,192 $31,406,008
2 $1,845,000 $660,000 - - - - $3,145,000
2 $1,300,000 $1,850,000 - - $240,000 - $3,900,000
1 $135,000 - - - - - $135,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2020 LV 11 - 11 COVID-19
2020 LV 17 - 17 Shoulder
  • Nov 15, 2025 Signed to the active roster by San Francisco (SF)
  • Oct 29, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by San Francisco (SF)
  • Sep 19, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Los Angeles (LAC)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Released by Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 15, 2025 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 12, 2024 Signed a 1 year $3.75 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 15, 2023 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Apr 29, 2022 Las Vegas (LV) declined an $11.5 million option for 2023
  • Jun 18, 2019 Signed a 4 year $31.36 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Apr 25, 2019 Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 1 (#4 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 SF 9 0 250 22.28 4 25 13 12 0 0
2024 WAS 14 10 369 31.87 4 26 11 15 1 0
2023 SF 17 17 471 44.18 4 28 15 13 1 0
2022 LV 16 4 494 44.87 2 25 8 17 0 0
2021 LV 16 0 262 23.00 2 14 8 6 0 0
2020 LV 11 11 461 42.61 2 27 18 9 2 0

Calculated Market Value

$4.7M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $9,427,500
  • Avg. Salary: $4,713,750
  • NFL Rank: 414

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $1,170,000

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Tyquan Lewis 2 $12,000,000 $6,000,000 29
Derek Barnett 1 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 28
L.J. Collier 1 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 29
Charles Omenihu 1 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 27
Averages 1 $5,750,000 $4,250,000 28.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Ferrell's current age (28), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $10,000,000 $5,000,000

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Ferrell statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm QB Hurries/Gm Rating
Tyquan Lewis
2022-2023
 70.59 30.88 1.08 0.21 1.12 1.83 65.00
Derek Barnett
2023-2024
 88.24 31.73 0.90 0.25 1.00 0.53 80.40
L.J. Collier
2023-2024
 52.94 26.73 0.83 0.19 0.94 1.22 43.05
Charles Omenihu
2023-2024
 50.00 25.54 1.29 0.47 0.94 1.59 65.50
Average 65.44 28.72 1.03 0.28 1.00 1.29 63.49
Clelin Ferrell
2024-2025
 67.65 27.07 1.04 0.33 0.83 0.91 57.20
Pct Change 3.38 -5.75 0.97 17.86 -17.00 -29.46 -9.91
Median Prime % Change -5.75%
Average Prime % Change -5.70%

Calculated Market Value: Clelin Ferrell

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, $9,427,500 $4,713,750
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