NFL
James Hudson
James Hudson
New York Giants, Right Tackle
Age: 25y-10m-12d (May 13, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Cincinnati
Drafted: Round 4 (#110 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Kyle McCarthy, Joe Panos (Athletes First)
2025 Cap Hit
$4,120,000
2025 Cash
$6,000,000
Career Earnings
$4,449,095
2025-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)
James Hudson signed a 2 year, $11,000,000 contract with the New York Giants, including $3,500,000 signing bonus, $5,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000. In 2025, Hudson will earn a base salary of $2,300,000, a signing bonus of $3,500,000 and a workout bonus of $30,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,120,000 and a dead cap value of $5,800,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,800,000
Total GTD:
$5,800,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
26 | $4,120,000 | 1.48% | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $5,800,000 | ||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 1 YR, $6,000,000; $1,750,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2026 |
|
27 | $6,750,000 | 2.20% | $5,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $1,750,000 | ||||
| 2027 |
|
28 |
UFA |
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| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
26 | $2,300,000 | $3,500,000 | $170,000 | $30,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $11,000,000 | ||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 1 YR, $6,000,000; $1,750,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2026 |
|
27 | $4,800,000 | - | $170,000 | $30,000 | $5,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $5,000,000 | ||
Contract Notes
- $5.8M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2025 salary)
- Per Game Active Bonus: $10,000 ($170,000)
- Annual Incentives: $500,000
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,272,416
Average Salary:
$1,068,104
Signing Bonus:
$792,416
GTD at Sign:
$792,416
Total GTD:
$792,416
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$4,449,095
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,452,416 |
$1,452,416 |
|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$825,000 |
$2,277,416 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$940,000 |
$3,217,416 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Injured
|
$1,231,679 |
$4,449,095 |
|
| Total |
$4,449,095 |
$4,449,095 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
||
| 2026 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$15,449,095 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,480,000 | $792,416 | - | - | - | $176,679 | $4,449,095 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$660,000
|
$792,416 |
$1,452,416 |
$1,452,416 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$2,277,416 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$940,000
|
$940,000 |
$3,217,416 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$1,055,000
|
$176,679 |
$1,231,679 |
$4,449,095 |
|||||
| Total |
$3,480,000 |
$792,416 |
$176,679 |
$4,449,095 |
$4,449,095 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$2,300,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$30,000 |
$6,000,000 |
|||||
| 2026 |
|
27 |
$4,800,000
|
$30,000 |
$5,000,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$10,580,000 |
$4,292,416 |
$60,000 |
$176,679 |
$15,449,095 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,480,000 | $792,416 | - | - | - | $176,679 | $4,449,095 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
CLE |
6 - 18 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
CLE |
15 - 15 | COVID-19 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CLE | 4 | 3 | 222 | 81.00 |
| 2023 | CLE | 16 | 7 | 556 | 44.80 |
| 2022 | CLE | 17 | 3 | 298 | 25.40 |
| 2021 | CLE | 12 | 4 | 303 | 27.40 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,135,735
- Avg. Salary: $1,135,735
- NFL Rank: 1153
- RT Rank: 40
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $5,500,000
- NFL Rank: 425
- RT Rank: 21
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare James Hudson to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Tega Wanogho | 1 | $1,865,000 | $1,865,000 | 25 |
| Bobby Evans | 1 | $1,080,000 | $1,080,000 | 26 |
| Elijah Wilkinson | 1 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | 29 |
| Conor McDermott | 1 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | 31 |
| Averages | 1 | $1,341,250 | $1,341,250 | 27.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Hudson's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $4,846,836 | $1,211,709 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Hudson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, QB Hurries Allowed/Gm, QB Sacks Allowed/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | QB Hurries Allowed/Gm | QB Sacks Allowed/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Prince Tega Wanogho
2021-2022
|
55.88 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 63.45 |
|
Bobby Evans
2021-2022
|
61.76 | 0.87 | 0.60 | 39.00 |
|
Elijah Wilkinson
2022-2023
|
55.88 | 1.37 | 0.26 | 55.25 |
|
Conor McDermott
2022-2023
|
55.88 | 1.57 | 0.21 | 66.80 |
| Average | 57.35 | 0.98 | 0.27 | 56.13 |
|
James Hudson
2023-2024
|
58.82 | 1.37 | 0.21 | 48.60 |
| Pct Change | 2.56 | -39.80 | 22.22 | -13.42 |
| Median Prime % Change | -5.43% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | -7.11% | |||
Calculated Market Value: James Hudson
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $1,135,735 | $1,135,735 |
