NFL
Kerby Joseph
Kerby Joseph
Detroit Lions, Safety
Age: 24y-2m-5d (Nov 14, 2000)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: US
College: Illinois
Drafted: Round 3 (#97 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Louis Bing (Exclusive Athletes Agency)
2025 Cap Hit
$3,462,255
2025 Cash
$3,250,000
Career Earnings
$3,651,961
2022-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Kerby Joseph signed a 4 year , $5,044,904 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $849,020 signing bonus, $849,020 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,261,226. In 2025, Joseph will earn a base salary of $3,215,000 and a workout bonus of $35,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,462,255 and a dead cap value of $212,255.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,044,904
Average Salary:
$1,261,226
Signing Bonus:
$849,020
GTD at Sign:
$849,020
Total GTD:
$849,020
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
22 | $917,255 | 0.44% | $1,554,020 | $1,554,020 | $849,020 | |
| 2023 |
|
23 | $1,146,568 | 0.51% | $934,313 | $2,488,333 | $661,765 | |
| 2024 |
|
24 | $1,375,883 | 0.54% | $1,163,628 | $3,651,961 | $424,510 | |
| 2025 |
|
25 |
Estimate
|
$3,462,255 | 1.26% | $3,250,000 | $6,901,961 | $212,255 |
| 2026 |
|
26 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
22 | $705,000 | $849,020 | - | $1,554,020 | $1,554,020 | $6,901,961 | |
| 2023 |
|
23 | $909,313 | - | $25,000 | $934,313 | $2,488,333 | $5,347,941 | |
| 2024 |
|
24 | $1,138,628 | - | $25,000 | $1,163,628 | $3,651,961 | $4,413,628 | |
| 2025 |
|
25 |
Estimate |
$3,215,000 | - | $35,000 | $3,250,000 | $6,901,961 | $3,250,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2025 Proven Performance Escalator available (2nd tier)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
2 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$3,651,961
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,554,020 |
$1,554,020 |
|
| 2023 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$934,313 |
$2,488,333 |
|
| 2024 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,163,628 |
$3,651,961 |
All NFL (1st) |
| Total |
$3,651,961 |
$3,651,961 |
||||
| 2025 | 25 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$3,250,000 |
||
| Total |
$6,901,961 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,752,941 | $849,020 | - | - | $50,000 | - | $3,651,961 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
22 |
$705,000
|
$849,020 |
$1,554,020 |
$1,554,020 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
23 |
$909,313
|
$25,000 |
$934,313 |
$2,488,333 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
24 |
$1,138,628
|
$25,000 |
$1,163,628 |
$3,651,961 |
|||||
| Total |
$2,752,941 |
$849,020 |
$50,000 |
$3,651,961 |
$3,651,961 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
25 |
$3,215,000
|
$35,000 |
$3,250,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,967,941 |
$849,020 |
$85,000 |
$6,901,961 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,752,941 | $849,020 | - | - | $50,000 | - | $3,651,961 |
-
Jan 09, 2025
Fined $7,505 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against San Francisco (SF)
-
Sep 27, 2024
Fined $7,505 Hit to a defenseless player against Arizona (ARI)
-
Jan 19, 2024
Fined $5,052 Impermissible use of the helmet against Los Angeles (LAR)
-
Dec 08, 2023
Fined $6,230 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against New Orleans (NO)
-
May 12, 2022
Signed a 4 year $5.04 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Apr 29, 2022
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 3 (#97 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2025 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against San Francisco (SF) | $7,505 | |
| Sep 27, 2024 |
|
Hit to a defenseless player against Arizona (ARI) | $7,505 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 |
|
Impermissible use of the helmet against Los Angeles (LAR) | $5,052 | |
| Dec 08, 2023 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against New Orleans (NO) | $6,230 | |
| Fines: 4 | $26,292 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DET | 17 | 16 | 1,020 | 93.20 | 0 | 82 | 58 | 24 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | DET | 15 | 15 | 911 | 83.40 | 0 | 80 | 67 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | DET | 17 | 14 | 878 | 77.30 | 0 | 75 | 53 | 22 | 2 | 4 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $92,893,720
- Avg. Salary: $23,223,430
- NFL Rank: 58
- S Rank: 1
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $1,261,226
- NFL Rank: 786
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Kerby Joseph to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | 4 | $73,612,235 | $18,403,059 | 25 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | 4 | $84,100,000 | $21,025,000 | 25 |
| Xavier McKinney | 4 | $67,000,000 | $16,750,000 | 24 |
| Derwin James | 4 | $76,532,000 | $19,133,000 | 25 |
| Averages | 4 | $75,311,059 | $18,827,765 | 24.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Joseph's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $95,166,290 | $19,033,258 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Joseph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Minkah Fitzpatrick
2020-2021
|
96.97 | 4.50 | 0.19 | 49.95 | 69.65 |
|
Antoine Winfield Jr.
2022-2023
|
88.24 | 4.67 | 0.13 | 69.30 | 84.50 |
|
Xavier McKinney
2022-2023
|
76.47 | 4.08 | 0.12 | 56.15 | 72.80 |
|
Derwin James
2020-2021
|
88.24 | 4.93 | 0.13 | 30.15 | 39.25 |
| Average | 87.48 | 4.55 | 0.14 | 51.39 | 66.55 |
|
Kerby Joseph
2023-2024
|
94.12 | 3.91 | 0.41 | 59.20 | 73.90 |
| Pct Change | 7.59 | -14.07 | 192.86 | -15.20 | 11.04 |
| Median Prime % Change | 7.59% | ||||
| Average Prime % Change | 36.44% | ||||
Calculated Market Value: Kerby Joseph
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $92,893,720 | $23,223,430 |
