NFL
Kenneth Gainwell
Kenneth Gainwell
Pittsburgh Steelers, Running Back
Age: 26y-0m-9d (Mar 14, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Memphis
Drafted: Round 5 (#150 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Reginald Johnson (CAA Football)
2025 Cap Hit
$0
2025 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$3,815,528
2025-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Kenneth Gainwell signed a 1 year, $1,790,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $620,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,790,000. In 2025, Gainwell will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,790,000
Average Salary:
$1,790,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$620,000
Total GTD:
$620,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
26 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026 |
|
27 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
26 | - | - | - | - |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,815,528
Average Salary:
$953,882
Signing Bonus:
$335,528
GTD at Sign:
$335,528
Total GTD:
$335,528
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$3,815,528
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$995,528 |
$995,528 |
|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$825,000 |
$1,820,528 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$940,000 |
$2,760,528 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,055,000 |
$3,815,528 |
|
| Total |
$3,815,528 |
$3,815,528 |
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| Total |
$3,815,528 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,480,000 | $335,528 | - | - | - | - | $3,815,528 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$660,000
|
$335,528 |
$995,528 |
$995,528 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$1,820,528 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$940,000
|
$940,000 |
$2,760,528 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$1,055,000
|
$1,055,000 |
$3,815,528 |
||||||
| Total |
$3,480,000 |
$335,528 |
$3,815,528 |
$3,815,528 |
|||||||
| Total |
$3,480,000 |
$335,528 |
$3,815,528 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,480,000 | $335,528 | - | - | - | - | $3,815,528 |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2024 |
|
Low Block against Tampa Bay (TB) | $6,327 | |
| Fines: 1 | $6,327 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush Yards/Gm | Rush Touchdowns | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PHI | 17 | 0 | 268 | 23.20 | 75 | 290 | 17.1 | 1 | 22 | 16 | 116 | 7.3 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | PHI | 16 | 2 | 442 | 38.50 | 84 | 364 | 22.8 | 2 | 37 | 30 | 183 | 6.1 | 11.4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | PHI | 17 | 0 | 331 | 28.10 | 53 | 240 | 14.1 | 4 | 29 | 23 | 169 | 7.3 | 9.9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PHI | 16 | 1 | 298 | 26.60 | 68 | 291 | 18.2 | 5 | 50 | 33 | 253 | 7.7 | 15.8 | 1 | 2 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,551,381
- Avg. Salary: $1,551,381
- NFL Rank: 849
- RB Rank: 40
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $1,790,000
- NFL Rank: 805
- RB Rank: 39
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Kenneth Gainwell to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Hill | 2 | $6,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 26 |
| Michael Carter | 2 | $2,375,000 | $1,187,500 | 25 |
| Justin Jackson | 1 | $1,080,000 | $1,080,000 | 27 |
| Samaje Perine | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 28 |
| Averages | 2 | $2,738,750 | $1,691,875 | 26.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Gainwell's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $5,168,685 | $1,722,895 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Gainwell statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Rush Yds/Gm, Rush TD/Gm, Rec/Gm, Fum/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Rush Yds/Gm | Rush TD/Gm | Rec/Gm | Fum/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Justice Hill
2022-2023
|
91.18 | 20.94 | 0.10 | 1.29 | 0.10 | 65.30 |
|
Michael Carter
2022-2023
|
91.18 | 19.00 | 0.10 | 2.10 | 0.06 | 61.05 |
|
Justin Jackson
2021-2022
|
88.24 | 17.80 | 0.10 | 1.13 | 0.07 | 60.85 |
|
Samaje Perine
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 19.15 | 0.09 | 2.67 | 0.09 | 71.50 |
| Average | 92.65 | 19.22 | 0.10 | 1.80 | 0.08 | 64.68 |
|
Kenneth Gainwell
2023-2024
|
97.06 | 19.82 | 0.09 | 1.39 | 0.09 | 55.25 |
| Pct Change | 4.76 | 3.12 | -10.00 | -22.78 | -12.50 | -14.58 |
| Median Prime % Change | -11.25% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | -8.66% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: Kenneth Gainwell
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, $1,551,381 | $1,551,381 |
