Jahvid Best

Detroit Lions, Running Back
Age: 35-304d (Jan 30, 1989)
Exp: 3 Years
College: California
Drafted: Round 1 (#30 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Tony Fleming (Impact Sports)
INACTIVE

2010-2014 Rookie

Jahvid Best signed a 5 year , $9,845,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $1,640,000 signing bonus, $6,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,969,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $9,845,000
Average Salary:
$1,969,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,640,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,775,000
Total GTD:
$6,775,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2010 21 $1,270,000 - $2,582,000 $2,582,000 -
2011 22 $2,650,500 2.20% $4,640,000 $7,222,000 -
2012 23 $1,741,000 1.44% $640,500 $7,862,500 -
2013 24 $1,976,500 1.60% $876,000 $8,738,500 $2,201,000
2014 25 $1,957,000 1.47% $856,500 $9,595,000 -
2015 26
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Option Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2010 21 $320,000 $328,000 $622,000 - - $1,270,000 - -
2011 22 $450,000 $328,000 - $772,500 $1,100,000 $2,650,500 2.20% -
2012 23 $640,500 $328,000 - $772,500 - $1,741,000 1.44% -
2013 24 $876,000 $328,000 - $772,500 - $1,976,500 1.60% $2,201,000
2014 25 $856,500 $328,000 - $772,500 - $1,957,000 1.47% -
2015 26
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Option Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2010 21 $320,000 $1,640,000 $622,000 - $2,582,000 $2,582,000 $2,582,000 $1,919,000
2011 22 $450,000 - - $3,090,000 $4,640,000 $7,222,000 $3,611,000 $1,753,250
2012 23 $640,500 - - - $640,500 $7,862,500 $2,620,833 $791,000
2013 24 $876,000 - - - $876,000 $8,738,500 $2,184,625 $866,250
2014 25 $856,500 - - - $856,500 $9,595,000 $1,919,000 $856,500
Contract Notes
  • $7.1 million guaranteed
  • 2010 Roster Bonus: $622,000
  • 2011 Option Bonus: $3.9 million
  • 2011 Incentive: $1.1 million
  • 2014 Roster Bonus: $250,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$7,862,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 21
Active
$2,582,000
$2,582,000
2011 22
Active
$4,640,000
$7,222,000
2012 23
Injured
$640,500
$7,862,500
Total
$7,862,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,410,500 $1,640,000 $622,000 - - $1,100,000 $7,862,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
21
$320,000
$1,640,000
$622,000
$2,582,000
$2,582,000
2011
22
$450,000
$3,090,000
$1,100,000
$4,640,000
$7,222,000
2012
23
$640,500
$640,500
$7,862,500
Total
$1,410,500
$1,640,000
$622,000
$3,090,000
$1,100,000
$7,862,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,410,500 $1,640,000 $622,000 - - $1,100,000 $7,862,500
  • Jul 17, 2013 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Jul 30, 2010 Signed a 5 year $9.8 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Apr 22, 2010 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#30 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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