NFL
Ahmad Gardner
Ahmad Gardner
New York Jets, Cornerback
Age: 24y-4m-9d (Aug 31, 2000)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: US
College: Cincinnati
Drafted: Round 1 (#4 overall), 2022
Agent(s): AJ Vaynerchuk (VaynerSports)
2025 Cap Hit
$10,643,437
2025 Cash
$5,266,473
Career Earnings
$28,184,329
2022-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Ahmad Gardner signed a 4 year , $33,450,801 contract with the New York Jets, including $21,507,856 signing bonus, $33,450,801 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,362,700. In 2025, Gardner will earn a base salary of $1,100,000 and a roster bonus of $4,166,473, while carrying a cap hit of $10,643,437 and a dead cap value of $10,643,437.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $33,450,801
Average Salary:
$8,362,700
Signing Bonus:
$21,507,856
GTD at Sign:
$33,450,801
Total GTD:
$33,450,801
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
Contract Notes
- Fully Guaranteed
- 5th-year option available
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
2 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$28,184,329
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$22,212,856 |
$22,212,856 |
All NFL (1st) DROY |
| 2023 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$2,225,491 |
$24,438,347 |
Afc Pro Bowl:CB All NFL (1st) |
| 2024 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$3,745,982 |
$28,184,329 |
|
| Total |
$28,184,329 |
$28,184,329 |
||||
| 2025 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$5,266,473 |
||
| Total |
$33,450,802 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,560,000 | $21,507,856 | $4,116,473 | - | - | - | $28,184,329 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
22 |
$705,000
|
$21,507,856 |
$22,212,856 |
$22,212,856 |
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| 2023 |
|
23 |
$870,000
|
$1,355,491 |
$2,225,491 |
$24,438,347 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
24 |
$985,000
|
$2,760,982 |
$3,745,982 |
$28,184,329 |
|||||
| Total |
$2,560,000 |
$21,507,856 |
$4,116,473 |
$28,184,329 |
$28,184,329 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
25 |
$1,100,000
|
$4,166,473 |
$5,266,473 |
||||||
| Total |
$3,660,000 |
$21,507,856 |
$8,282,946 |
$33,450,802 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,560,000 | $21,507,856 | $4,116,473 | - | - | - | $28,184,329 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
NYJ |
18 - 18 | Hamstring |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2023 |
|
Hit to a defenseless receiver against Buffalo (BUF) | $10,927 | |
| Fines: 1 | $10,927 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYJ | 15 | 15 | 880 | 81.60 | 1 | 49 | 36 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | NYJ | 16 | 16 | 1,051 | 92.40 | 0 | 57 | 41 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYJ | 17 | 17 | 1,115 | 98.00 | 0 | 75 | 51 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $62,312,487
- Avg. Salary: $20,770,829
- NFL Rank: 73
- CB Rank: 3
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $8,362,700
- NFL Rank: 267
- CB Rank: 25
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Ahmad Gardner to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | 4 | $96,000,000 | $24,000,000 | 24 |
| Marshon Lattimore | 5 | $97,603,000 | $19,520,600 | 24 |
| Jaire Alexander | 4 | $84,000,000 | $21,000,000 | 24 |
| A.J. Terrell | 4 | $81,000,000 | $20,250,000 | 25 |
| Averages | 4 | $89,650,750 | $21,192,650 | 24.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Gardner's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $104,528,355 | $20,905,671 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Gardner statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, GP/Yr, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating
| Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Int/Gm | GP/Yr | Catch Rate/Yr | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Patrick Surtain II
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 3.09 | 0.09 | 17.00 | 60.75 | 77.90 |
|
Marshon Lattimore
2019-2020
|
87.50 | 3.50 | 0.11 | 14.00 | 55.70 | 61.10 |
|
Jaire Alexander
2020-2021
|
57.58 | 2.58 | 0.11 | 9.50 | 54.30 | 82.80 |
|
A.J. Terrell
2022-2023
|
91.18 | 2.26 | 0.00 | 15.50 | 57.65 | 69.25 |
| Average | 84.07 | 2.86 | 0.08 | 14.00 | 57.10 | 72.76 |
|
Ahmad Gardner
2023-2024
|
91.18 | 2.48 | 0.03 | 15.50 | 55.05 | 79.40 |
| Pct Change | 8.46 | -13.29 | -62.50 | 10.71 | 3.59 | 9.13 |
| Median Prime % Change | 6.03% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | -7.32% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: Ahmad Gardner
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, $62,312,487 | $20,770,829 |
