NFL
Cade Otton
Cade Otton
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tight End
Age: 25y-10m-6d (Apr 15, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Washington
Drafted: Round 4 (#106 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Collin Roberts (Excel Sports Management)
2025 Cap Hit
$3,563,486
2025 Cash
$3,355,000
Career Earnings
$3,423,944
2022-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Cade Otton signed a 4 year, $4,493,944 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $833,944 signing bonus, $833,944 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,123,486. In 2025, Otton will earn a base salary of $3,355,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,563,486 and a dead cap value of $208,486.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,493,944
Average Salary:
$1,123,486
Signing Bonus:
$833,944
GTD at Sign:
$833,944
Total GTD:
$833,944
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 | $913,486 | 0.44% | $1,538,944 | $1,538,944 | $833,944 |
| 2023 |
|
24 | $1,108,486 | 0.49% | $900,000 | $2,438,944 | $625,458 |
| 2024 |
|
25 | $1,193,486 | 0.47% | $985,000 | $3,423,944 | $416,972 |
| 2025 |
|
26 | $3,563,486 | 1.30% | $3,355,000 | $6,778,944 | $208,486 |
| 2026 |
|
27 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 | $705,000 | $833,944 | $1,538,944 | $1,538,944 | $6,778,944 |
| 2023 |
|
24 | $900,000 | - | $900,000 | $2,438,944 | $5,240,000 |
| 2024 |
|
25 | $985,000 | - | $985,000 | $3,423,944 | $4,340,000 |
| 2025 |
|
26 | $3,355,000 | - | $3,355,000 | $6,778,944 | $3,355,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2025 Proven Performance Escalator available (1st tier)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$3,423,944
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,538,944 |
$1,538,944 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$900,000 |
$2,438,944 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$985,000 |
$3,423,944 |
|
| Total |
$3,423,944 |
$3,423,944 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$3,355,000 |
||
| Total |
$6,778,944 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,590,000 | $833,944 | - | - | - | - | $3,423,944 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$705,000
|
$833,944 |
$1,538,944 |
$1,538,944 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$900,000
|
$900,000 |
$2,438,944 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$985,000
|
$985,000 |
$3,423,944 |
||||||
| Total |
$2,590,000 |
$833,944 |
$3,423,944 |
$3,423,944 |
|||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$3,355,000
|
$3,355,000 |
|||||||
| Total |
$5,945,000 |
$833,944 |
$6,778,944 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,590,000 | $833,944 | - | - | - | - | $3,423,944 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TB | 14 | 14 | 856 | 75.00 | 87 | 59 | 600 | 10.2 | 42.9 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | TB | 17 | 17 | 1,064 | 96.50 | 67 | 47 | 455 | 9.7 | 26.8 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | TB | 16 | 11 | 803 | 66.00 | 65 | 42 | 391 | 9.3 | 24.4 | 2 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $36,595,569
- Avg. Salary: $12,198,523
- NFL Rank: 180
- TE Rank: 8
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $1,123,486
- NFL Rank: 869
- TE Rank: 56
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Cade Otton to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Kmet | 4 | $50,000,000 | $12,500,000 | 24 |
| Evan Engram | 3 | $41,250,000 | $13,750,000 | 28 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 4 | $48,400,000 | $12,100,000 | 25 |
| Dalton Schultz | 3 | $36,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 27 |
| Averages | 4 | $43,912,500 | $12,587,500 | 26.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Otton's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $64,017,440 | $12,803,488 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Otton statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | Rec Tgt/Gm | Rec/Gm | Rec Yds/Gm | Rec TD/Gm | YAC/GM | Drops/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cole Kmet
2021-2022
|
100.00 | 88.55 | 4.76 | 3.24 | 34.00 | 0.21 | 15.85 | 0.21 | 65.50 |
|
Evan Engram
2021-2022
|
94.12 | 71.45 | 5.34 | 3.72 | 36.69 | 0.22 | 21.16 | 0.22 | 59.45 |
|
Pat Freiermuth
2022-2023
|
82.35 | 61.15 | 5.18 | 3.39 | 37.14 | 0.14 | 15.82 | 0.11 | 70.40 |
|
Dalton Schultz
2022-2023
|
88.24 | 67.75 | 5.90 | 3.87 | 40.40 | 0.33 | 15.37 | 0.30 | 70.30 |
| Average | 91.18 | 72.23 | 5.30 | 3.56 | 37.06 | 0.23 | 17.05 | 0.21 | 66.41 |
|
Cade Otton
2023-2024
|
91.18 | 85.75 | 4.97 | 3.42 | 34.03 | 0.26 | 17.45 | 0.32 | 57.75 |
| Pct Change | 0.00 | 18.72 | -6.23 | -3.93 | -8.18 | 13.04 | 2.35 | -52.38 | -13.04 |
| Median Prime % Change | -3.93% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -5.52% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Cade Otton
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 |
|---|---|
| 3 years, $36,595,569 | $12,198,523 |
