NFL
Jaycee Horn
Jaycee Horn
Carolina Panthers, Cornerback
Age: 25y-2m-26d (Nov 26, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: South Carolina
Drafted: Round 1 (#8 overall), 2021
Agent(s): David Mulugheta, Trevon Smith (Athletes First)
2025 Cap Hit
$12,472,000
2025 Cash
$12,472,000
Career Earnings
$21,112,146
2021-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Jaycee Horn signed a 4 year, $21,112,146 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $12,714,288 signing bonus, $21,112,146 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,278,037. In 2025, Horn will earn a base salary of $12,472,000, while carrying a cap hit of $12,472,000 and a dead cap value of $12,472,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $21,112,146
Average Salary:
$5,278,037
Signing Bonus:
$12,714,288
GTD at Sign:
$21,112,146
Total GTD:
$21,112,146
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Contract Notes
- Fully Guaranteed
- 5th-year option available (escalated for 1 Pro Bowl)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$21,112,146
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Injured
|
$13,374,288 |
$13,374,288 |
|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Injured
|
$1,619,643 |
$14,993,931 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,579,286 |
$17,573,217 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$3,538,929 |
$21,112,146 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:CB |
| Total |
$21,112,146 |
$21,112,146 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$12,472,000 |
||
| Total |
$33,584,146 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,480,000 | $12,714,288 | $4,917,858 | - | - | - | $21,112,146 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$660,000
|
$12,714,288 |
$13,374,288 |
$13,374,288 |
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| 2022 |
|
23 |
$825,000
|
$794,643 |
$1,619,643 |
$14,993,931 |
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| 2023 |
|
24 |
$940,000
|
$1,639,286 |
$2,579,286 |
$17,573,217 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$1,055,000
|
$2,483,929 |
$3,538,929 |
$21,112,146 |
|||||
| Total |
$3,480,000 |
$12,714,288 |
$4,917,858 |
$21,112,146 |
$21,112,146 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$12,472,000
|
$12,472,000 |
|||||||
| Total |
$15,952,000 |
$12,714,288 |
$4,917,858 |
$33,584,146 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,480,000 | $12,714,288 | $4,917,858 | - | - | - | $21,112,146 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
CAR |
2 - 12 | Hamstring |
| 2022 |
CAR |
18 - 18 | Wrist |
| 2021 |
CAR |
4 - 18 | Foot |
| 2021 |
CAR |
17 - 17 | COVID-19 |
-
Oct 11, 2024
Fined $11,817 Fighting against Chicago (CHI)
-
Apr 26, 2024
Carolina (CAR) exercised a $12.472 million option for 2025
-
Oct 14, 2022
Fined $10,609 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against San Francisco (SF)
-
Jun 15, 2021
Signed a 4 year $21.1 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
-
Apr 29, 2021
Drafted by Carolina (CAR): Round 1 (#8 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 |
|
Fighting against Chicago (CHI) | $11,817 | |
| Oct 14, 2022 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against San Francisco (SF) | $10,609 | |
| Fines: 2 | $22,426 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CAR | 15 | 15 | 1,036 | 85.10 | 2 | 68 | 49 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | CAR | 6 | 6 | 276 | 67.00 | 0 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CAR | 13 | 13 | 812 | 74.10 | 0 | 52 | 37 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | CAR | 3 | 3 | 142 | 86.60 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $9,039,228
- Avg. Salary: $4,519,614
- NFL Rank: 383
- CB Rank: 28
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $5,278,037
- NFL Rank: 355
- CB Rank: 27
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Jaycee Horn to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Fulton | 1 | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | 25 |
| Shaquill Griffin | 1 | $4,550,000 | $4,550,000 | 28 |
| Jeff Okudah | 1 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | 25 |
| Mike Hughes | 2 | $7,000,000 | $3,500,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 1 | $4,856,250 | $3,981,250 | 26.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Horn's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $8,309,260 | $4,154,630 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Horn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kristian Fulton
2022-2023
|
64.71 | 3.27 | 0.05 | 64.70 | 55.10 |
|
Shaquill Griffin
2022-2023
|
52.94 | 2.89 | 0.06 | 66.30 | 64.40 |
|
Jeff Okudah
2022-2023
|
82.35 | 3.32 | 0.04 | 61.50 | 54.95 |
|
Mike Hughes
2021-2022
|
97.06 | 2.18 | 0.03 | 68.25 | 69.75 |
| Average | 74.27 | 2.92 | 0.05 | 65.19 | 61.05 |
|
Jaycee Horn
2023-2024
|
61.76 | 3.29 | 0.05 | 57.55 | 74.30 |
| Pct Change | -16.84 | 12.67 | 0.00 | 11.72 | 21.70 |
| Median Prime % Change | 11.72% | ||||
| Average Prime % Change | 5.85% | ||||
Calculated Market Value: Jaycee Horn
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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $9,039,228 | $4,519,614 |
