Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow stands out among quarterbacks with an impressive three-year average per year (APY) salary of $62.9 million. This places him at the top of the list, surpassing many of his peers. In terms of total guaranteed money, Burrow has secured a commendable $219.01 million, which is slightly less than Deshaun Watson’s remarkable $230 million in guaranteed funds.
Jared Goff and Trevor Lawrence follow Burrow in terms of APY, earning $57.3 million and $55 million respectively over the next three years. Patrick Mahomes isn't far behind in guaranteed money, with $208.1 million assured.
Running Backs
Christian McCaffrey leads the running backs with a substantial three-year APY of $17.2 million and holds $36.3 million in total guaranteed money. Jonathan Taylor falls behind slightly with a three-year APY of $14 million, while Alvin Kamara earns $12.7 million over the same period.
Wide Receivers
In the wide receiver category, Justin Jefferson tops the charts with a three-year APY of $35 million and $110 million in guaranteed funds. A.J. Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown are next in line, with three-year APY figures of $32 million and $30 million respectively. They also have significant guaranteed amounts, with Brown securing $84 million and St. Brown having $77 million.
Tight Ends
Among tight ends, Travis Kelce commands a hefty three-year APY of $17.1 million. T.J. Hockenson, while not leading in APY, boasts an impressive $42.5 million in total guaranteed money.
Offensive Linemen
Switching to the trenches, Penei Sewell emerges as a top earner with an annual average of $28 million over the next three years and $85 million guaranteed. Chris Lindstrom and Frank Ragnow follow, with APY figures of $21.8 million and $14 million respectively. Among guards, Robert Hunt stands out with $63 million in guaranteed money.
Defensive Players
Cornerbacks
Jaire Alexander represents top cornerbacks with a three-year APY of $21.8 million. Denzel Ward and Jalen Ramsey are also notable, with Denzel Ward's guaranteed money at $71.25 million and Jalen Ramsey just a hair behind at $71.2 million.
Safeties
Antoine Winfield Jr. leads the safeties with a three-year APY of $21.03 million and $45 million in total guaranteed funds. Derwin James Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick are also high earners in this category, although specific figures are not provided here.
Edge Rushers
Nick Bosa commands the edge rusher position with a three-year APY of $34.7 million and an astounding $119.9 million in guaranteed money. T.J. Watt follows with a three-year APY of $30.5 million.
Defensive Tackles
Chris Jones is prominent among defensive tackles, with a three-year APY of $31.7 million and $101 million in guaranteed money. Aaron Donald and Christian Wilkins are noteworthy mentions in this category.
Off-Ball Linebackers
Roquan Smith leads off-ball linebackers with a three-year APY of $20 million and $60 million in guaranteed money. Fred Warner and Tremaine Edmunds are also significant earners in this group.
Special Teams
In the realm of special teams, Justin Tucker leads the way for kickers with a three-year APY of $6.2 million and $17.5 million in guaranteed money. Among punters, Michael Dickson stands out with an APY of $3.9 million and $8.5 million in guaranteed funds. Long snapper Luke Rhodes rounds out the special teams earners with a three-year APY of $1.67 million.
The financial landscape of the NFL continues to evolve, reflecting the immense value and talent these elite players bring to the field. From quarterbacks commanding high salaries to special teams players securing their financial futures, the diversity in earnings is a testament to the multifaceted nature of football.