NFL
Mike Hilton
Mike Hilton
Cincinnati Bengals, Cornerback
Age: 30y-11m-12d (Mar 09, 1994)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Mississippi
Drafted: Undrafted, JAX, 2016
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)
Career Earnings
$28,686,883
2021-2024 Free Agent
Mike Hilton signed a 4 year, $24,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $4,000,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
27 | $5,352,941 | 2.93% | $8,352,941 | $8,352,941 | $8,000,000 |
| 2022 |
|
28 | $5,000,000 | 2.40% | $3,911,754 | $12,264,695 | $3,500,000 |
| 2023 |
|
29 | $6,050,000 | 2.69% | $5,050,000 | $17,314,695 | $6,550,000 |
| 2024 |
|
30 | $7,450,000 | 2.92% | $6,420,588 | $23,735,283 | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
27 | $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,352,941 | - | - | $5,352,941 | 2.93% | $8,000,000 | |
| 2022 |
|
28 | $3,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $500,000 | - | $500,000 | $5,000,000 | 2.40% | $3,500,000 | |
| 2023 |
|
29 | $4,350,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $500,000 | $200,000 | $6,050,000 | 2.69% | $6,550,000 | |
| 2024 |
|
30 | $5,750,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $500,000 | $200,000 | $7,450,000 | 2.92% | $1,000,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
27 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $2,352,941 | - | - | $8,352,941 | $8,352,941 | $23,735,283 |
| 2022 |
|
28 | $3,000,000 | - | $411,754 | - | $500,000 | $3,911,754 | $12,264,695 | $15,382,342 |
| 2023 |
|
29 | $4,350,000 | - | - | $500,000 | $200,000 | $5,050,000 | $17,314,695 | $11,470,588 |
| 2024 |
|
30 | $5,750,000 | - | - | $500,000 | $200,000 | $6,420,588 | $23,735,283 | $6,420,588 |
Contract Notes
- $6M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2021 roster bonus)
- 2021 Roster Bonus: $2M (paid 3/31/2021)
- Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000, 14 LTBE in 2023)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2020 Restricted Tender
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,259,000
Average Salary:
$3,259,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2019-2019
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $645,000
Average Salary:
$645,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2020 / RFA
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2018-2018
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2019 / ERFA
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2017-2017
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $465,000
Average Salary:
$465,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / ERFA
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2016-2018 undrafted
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,620,000
Average Salary:
$540,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$15,000
Total GTD:
$15,000
Free Agent:
2019 / RFA
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Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$28,686,883
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 22 |
 |
Retained
Retained
|
$20,700 $6,900 |
$20,700 $27,600 |
|
| 2017 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$465,000 |
$492,600 |
|
| 2018 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$555,000 |
$1,047,600 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$645,000 |
$1,692,600 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$3,259,000 |
$4,951,600 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$8,352,941 |
$13,304,541 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$3,911,754 |
$17,216,295 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$5,050,000 |
$22,266,295 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$6,420,588 |
$28,686,883 |
|
| Total |
$28,686,883 |
$28,686,883 |
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| Total |
$28,686,883 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$4,944,700 | - | - | - | - | - | $4,944,700 |
| 1 |
|
$6,900 | - | - | - | - | - | $6,900 |
| 4 |
|
$15,100,000 | $4,000,000 | $2,764,695 | - | $900,000 | - | $23,735,283 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
22 |
$20,700 $6,900
|
$20,700 $6,900 |
$20,700 $27,600 |
||||||
| 2017 |
|
23 |
$465,000
|
$465,000 |
$492,600 |
||||||
| 2018 |
|
24 |
$555,000
|
$555,000 |
$1,047,600 |
||||||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$645,000
|
$645,000 |
$1,692,600 |
||||||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$3,259,000
|
$3,259,000 |
$4,951,600 |
||||||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$2,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$2,352,941 |
$8,352,941 |
$13,304,541 |
||||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$3,000,000
|
$411,754 |
$500,000 |
$3,911,754 |
$17,216,295 |
||||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$4,350,000
|
$200,000 |
$5,050,000 |
$22,266,295 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$5,750,000
|
$200,000 |
$6,420,588 |
$28,686,883 |
|||||
| Total |
$20,051,600 |
$4,000,000 |
$2,764,695 |
$900,000 |
$28,686,883 |
$28,686,883 |
|||||
| Total |
$20,051,600 |
$4,000,000 |
$2,764,695 |
$900,000 |
$28,686,883 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$4,944,700 | - | - | - | - | - | $4,944,700 |
| 1 |
|
$6,900 | - | - | - | - | - | $6,900 |
| 4 |
|
$15,100,000 | $4,000,000 | $2,764,695 | - | $900,000 | - | $23,735,283 |
-
Mar 16, 2021
Signed a 4 year $24 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Sep 25, 2020
Fined $15,000 Roughing the Passer against Denver (DEN)
-
Mar 17, 2020
Assigned a 1 year $3.259 million second round tender by Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Nov 22, 2019
Fined $3,507 Entering the field for a fight against Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 07, 2019
Signed a 1 year $645,000 contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jan 16, 2018
Signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jan 25, 2017
Signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Dec 13, 2016
Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Aug 29, 2016
Waived by Jacksonville (JAC)
-
Apr 30, 2016
Signed a 3 year $1.62 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2020 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Denver (DEN) | $15,000 | |
| Nov 22, 2019 |
|
Entering the field for a fight against Cleveland (CLE) | $3,507 | |
| Fines: 2 | $18,507 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CIN | 16 | 10 | 739 | 64.90 | 0 | 73 | 50 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | CIN | 17 | 13 | 878 | 80.10 | 2 | 84 | 64 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | CIN | 14 | 4 | 701 | 67.70 | 0 | 60 | 48 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | CIN | 17 | 9 | 803 | 73.50 | 0 | 66 | 48 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | PIT | 12 | 6 | 463 | 45.30 | 3 | 51 | 42 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | PIT | 16 | 8 | 691 | 62.70 | 2 | 65 | 52 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | PIT | 15 | 2 | 593 | 61.60 | 1 | 57 | 44 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | PIT | 16 | 4 | 579 | 58.90 | 4 | 60 | 45 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $37,017,330
- Avg. Salary: $12,339,110
- NFL Rank: 178
- CB Rank: 14
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $6,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Mike Hilton to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darious Williams | 3 | $22,500,000 | $7,500,000 | 30 |
| Jonathan Jones | 2 | $19,000,000 | $9,500,000 | 29 |
| Darius Slay | 3 | $42,000,000 | $14,000,000 | 32 |
| James Bradberry | 3 | $38,000,000 | $12,666,667 | 29 |
| Averages | 3 | $30,375,000 | $10,916,667 | 30.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Hilton's current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $36,743,589 | $12,247,863 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Hilton statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating
| Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Int/Gm | Catch Rate/Yr | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Darious Williams
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 2.32 | 0.12 | 56.80 | 70.45 |
|
Jonathan Jones
2021-2022
|
64.71 | 3.18 | 0.23 | 60.35 | 59.40 |
|
Darius Slay
2021-2022
|
97.06 | 2.42 | 0.18 | 57.90 | 77.20 |
|
James Bradberry
2021-2022
|
100.00 | 2.24 | 0.21 | 55.60 | 68.45 |
| Average | 90.44 | 2.54 | 0.19 | 57.66 | 68.88 |
|
Mike Hilton
2023-2024
|
97.06 | 3.45 | 0.09 | 75.50 | 76.65 |
| Pct Change | 7.32 | 35.83 | -52.63 | -30.94 | 11.28 |
| Median Prime % Change | 7.32% | ||||
| Average Prime % Change | -5.83% | ||||
Calculated Market Value: Mike Hilton
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, $37,017,330 | $12,339,110 |
