NFL
DaRon Bland
DaRon Bland
Dallas Cowboys, Cornerback
Age: 25y-7m-9d (Jul 12, 1999)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: US
College: Fresno State
Drafted: Round 5 (#167 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Josh Arnold (Synergy Sports International, LLC)
2025 Cap Hit
$5,341,197
2025 Cash
$5,265,000
Career Earnings
$2,864,788
2022-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
DaRon Bland signed a 4 year, $3,964,788 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $304,788 signing bonus, $304,788 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $991,197. In 2025, Bland will earn a base salary of $5,265,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,341,197 and a dead cap value of $76,197.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,964,788
Average Salary:
$991,197
Signing Bonus:
$304,788
GTD at Sign:
$304,788
Total GTD:
$304,788
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 | $781,197 | 0.38% | $1,009,788 | $1,009,788 | $304,788 |
| 2023 |
|
24 | $946,197 | 0.42% | $870,000 | $1,879,788 | $228,591 |
| 2024 |
|
25 | $1,061,197 | 0.42% | $985,000 | $2,864,788 | $152,394 |
| 2025 |
|
26 | $5,341,197 | 1.94% | $5,265,000 | $8,129,788 | $76,197 |
| 2026 |
|
27 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 | $705,000 | $304,788 | $1,009,788 | $1,009,788 | $8,129,788 |
| 2023 |
|
24 | $870,000 | - | $870,000 | $1,879,788 | $7,120,000 |
| 2024 |
|
25 | $985,000 | - | $985,000 | $2,864,788 | $6,250,000 |
| 2025 |
|
26 | $5,265,000 | - | $5,265,000 | $8,129,788 | $5,265,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2025 Proven Performance Escalator available (3rd tier)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
2 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$2,864,788
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,009,788 |
$1,009,788 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$870,000 |
$1,879,788 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:CB All NFL (1st) |
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$985,000 |
$2,864,788 |
|
| Total |
$2,864,788 |
$2,864,788 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$5,265,000 |
||
| Total |
$8,129,788 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,560,000 | $304,788 | - | - | - | - | $2,864,788 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$705,000
|
$304,788 |
$1,009,788 |
$1,009,788 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$870,000
|
$870,000 |
$1,879,788 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$985,000
|
$985,000 |
$2,864,788 |
||||||
| Total |
$2,560,000 |
$304,788 |
$2,864,788 |
$2,864,788 |
|||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$5,265,000
|
$5,265,000 |
|||||||
| Total |
$7,825,000 |
$304,788 |
$8,129,788 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,560,000 | $304,788 | - | - | - | - | $2,864,788 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
DAL |
1 - 8 | Foot |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DAL | 7 | 7 | 436 | 67.80 | 0 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | DAL | 17 | 15 | 966 | 91.10 | 0 | 69 | 53 | 16 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | DAL | 17 | 8 | 596 | 52.00 | 0 | 52 | 36 | 16 | 0 | 5 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $94,929,076
- Avg. Salary: $23,732,269
- NFL Rank: 54
- CB Rank: 2
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $991,197
- NFL Rank: 1213
- CB Rank: 130
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare DaRon Bland to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | 5 | $100,500,000 | $20,100,000 | 24 |
| Marshon Lattimore | 5 | $97,603,000 | $19,520,600 | 24 |
| Patrick Surtain II | 4 | $96,000,000 | $24,000,000 | 24 |
| Jaire Alexander | 4 | $84,000,000 | $21,000,000 | 24 |
| Averages | 5 | $94,525,750 | $21,155,150 | 24.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Bland's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $83,114,368 | $20,778,592 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Bland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Denzel Ward
2020-2021
|
81.82 | 2.67 | 0.19 | 58.55 | 74.85 |
|
Marshon Lattimore
2019-2020
|
87.50 | 3.50 | 0.11 | 55.70 | 61.10 |
|
Patrick Surtain II
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 3.09 | 0.09 | 60.75 | 77.90 |
|
Jaire Alexander
2020-2021
|
57.58 | 2.58 | 0.11 | 54.30 | 82.80 |
| Average | 81.73 | 2.96 | 0.13 | 57.33 | 74.16 |
|
DaRon Bland
2023-2024
|
70.59 | 3.42 | 0.38 | 60.30 | 80.25 |
| Pct Change | -13.63 | 15.54 | 192.31 | -5.18 | 8.21 |
| Median Prime % Change | 8.21% | ||||
| Average Prime % Change | 20.22% | ||||
Calculated Market Value: DaRon Bland
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, $94,929,076 | $23,732,269 |
