John Michael Schmitz

New York Giants, Center
Age: 26y-11m-20d (Mar 19, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Minnesota
Drafted: Round 2 (#57 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Christopher Gittings, Jeremiah Sirles, Zach Zenner (One West Sports)
2026 Cap Hit

$4,178,788

2026 Cash

$3,770,000

Career Earnings

$4,764,323

2023-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)

John Michael Schmitz signed a 4 year, $6,373,334 contract with the New York Giants, including $1,635,152 signing bonus, $3,424,849 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,593,334. In 2026, Schmitz will earn a base salary of $3,720,000 and a workout bonus of $50,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,178,788 and a dead cap value of $408,788.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $6,373,334
Average Salary:
$1,593,334
Signing Bonus:
$1,635,152
GTD at Sign:
$3,424,849
Total GTD:
$3,424,849
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 24 $1,158,788 0.52% $2,385,152 $2,385,152 $3,424,849
2024 25 $1,448,485 0.57% $1,039,697 $3,424,849 $2,266,061
2025 26 $1,748,262 0.63% $1,339,474 $4,764,323 $877,656
2026 27
Estimate
 $4,178,788 1.39% $3,770,000 $8,534,323 $408,788
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 24 $750,000 $408,788 - $1,158,788 0.52% $3,424,849
2024 25 $1,039,697 $408,788 - $1,448,485 0.57% $2,266,061
2025 26 $1,279,394 $408,788 $60,080 $1,748,262 0.63% $877,656
2026 27
Estimate
 $3,720,000 $408,788 $50,000 $4,178,788 1.39% $408,788
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 24 $750,000 $1,635,152 - $2,385,152 $2,385,152 $8,534,323
2024 25 $1,039,697 - - $1,039,697 $3,424,849 $6,149,171
2025 26 $1,279,394 - $60,080 $1,339,474 $4,764,323 $5,109,474
2026 27
Estimate
 $3,720,000 - $50,000 $3,770,000 $8,534,323 $3,770,000
Contract Notes
  • $3.42M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2023 salary + 2024 salary)
  • 2026 Proven Performance Escalator (Level 2)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$4,764,323

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 24
Active
$2,385,152
$2,385,152
2024 25
Active
$1,039,697
$3,424,849
2025 26
Injured
$1,339,474
$4,764,323
Total      
$4,764,323
$4,764,323
2026 27
Active / estimate
$3,770,000
Total
$8,534,323

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,069,091 $1,635,152 - - $60,080 - $4,764,323
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
24
$750,000
$1,635,152
$2,385,152
$2,385,152
2024
25
$1,039,697
$1,039,697
$3,424,849
2025
26
$1,279,394
$60,080
$1,339,474
$4,764,323
Total
$3,069,091
$1,635,152
$60,080
$4,764,323
$4,764,323
2026
27
$3,720,000
$50,000
$3,770,000
Total
$6,789,091
$1,635,152
$110,080
$8,534,323

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,069,091 $1,635,152 - - $60,080 - $4,764,323

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2025 NYG 17 - 18 Hand
  • May 23, 2023 Signed a 4 year $6.37 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Apr 28, 2023 Drafted by New York (NYG): Round 2 (#57 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2025 NYG 13 13 788 68.52
2024 NYG 15 15 987 88.05
2023 NYG 13 13 756 68.48

Calculated Market Value

$12.4M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $37,344,213
  • Avg. Salary: $12,448,071
  • NFL Rank: 219
  • C Rank: 5

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $1,593,334
  • NFL Rank: 676
  • C Rank: 24

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Cam Jurgens 4 $68,000,000 $17,000,000 25
Drew Dalman 3 $42,000,000 $14,000,000 26
Lloyd Cushenberry 4 $50,000,000 $12,500,000 26
Creed Humphrey 4 $72,000,000 $18,000,000 25
Averages 4 $58,000,000 $15,375,000 25.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Schmitz's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $44,720,931 $14,906,977

Statistical Comparisons

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

Player GP% Snaps % QB Hurries Allowed/Gm QB Sacks Allowed/Gm Rating
Cam Jurgens
2023-2024
 79.41 86.95 1.48 0.15 65.05
Drew Dalman
2023-2024
 67.65 83.30 1.22 0.17 80.55
Lloyd Cushenberry
2022-2023
 73.53 96.70 0.56 0.08 64.70
Creed Humphrey
2022-2023
 100.00 97.75 0.74 0.12 84.10
Average 80.15 91.18 1.00 0.13 73.60
John Michael Schmitz
2024-2025
 82.35 82.95 1.04 0.25 60.95
Pct Change 2.74 -9.03 -4.00 -92.31 -17.19
Median Prime % Change -9.03%
Average Prime % Change -23.96%

Calculated Market Value: John Michael Schmitz

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, $37,344,213 $12,448,071
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