NFL
Chukwuma Okorafor
Chukwuma Okorafor
New York Jets, Left Tackle
Age: 27y-7m-15d (Aug 08, 1997)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Western Michigan
Drafted: Round 3 (#92 overall), 2018
Agent(s): Jimmy Sexton, Patrick Collins (CAA Football)
2025 Cap Hit
$1,197,500
2025 Cash
$1,337,500
Career Earnings
$29,345,364
2025-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Chukwuma Okorafor signed a 1 year, $1,337,500 contract with the New York Jets, including $167,500 signing bonus, $757,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,337,500. In 2025, Okorafor will earn a base salary of $1,170,000 and a signing bonus of $167,500, while carrying a cap hit of $1,197,500 and a dead cap value of $757,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,337,500
Average Salary:
$1,337,500
Signing Bonus:
$167,500
GTD at Sign:
$757,500
Total GTD:
$757,500
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | $1,197,500 | 0.43% | $1,337,500 | $1,337,500 | $757,500 |
| 2026 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | $1,170,000 | $167,500 | $1,337,500 | $1,337,500 | $1,337,500 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,125,000
Total GTD:
$3,125,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2024 pending-free-agent-extension
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $29,250,000
Average Salary:
$9,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$9,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,250,000
Total GTD:
$9,250,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2018-2021 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,407,364
Average Salary:
$851,841
Signing Bonus:
$812,364
GTD at Sign:
$812,364
Total GTD:
$812,364
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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Seasons
6 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$29,345,364
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$1,292,364 |
$1,292,364 |
|
| 2019 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$620,000 |
$1,912,364 |
|
| 2020 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$750,000 |
$2,662,364 |
|
| 2021 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,183,000 |
$4,845,364 |
|
| 2022 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$10,500,000 |
$15,345,364 |
|
| 2023 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$25,345,364 |
|
| 2024 | 27 |
|
Reserve
|
$4,000,000 |
$29,345,364 |
|
| Total |
$29,345,364 |
$29,345,364 |
||||
| 2025 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$1,337,500 |
||
| Total |
$30,682,864 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$11,283,000 | $10,062,364 | $4,000,000 | - | - | - | $25,345,364 |
| 1 |
|
$1,125,000 | $2,000,000 | - | - | $195,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
21 |
$480,000
|
$812,364 |
$1,292,364 |
$1,292,364 |
|||||
| 2019 |
|
22 |
$620,000
|
$620,000 |
$1,912,364 |
||||||
| 2020 |
|
23 |
$750,000
|
$750,000 |
$2,662,364 |
||||||
| 2021 |
|
24 |
$2,183,000
|
$2,183,000 |
$4,845,364 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
25 |
$1,250,000
|
$9,250,000 |
$10,500,000 |
$15,345,364 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
26 |
$6,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$10,000,000 |
$25,345,364 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
27 |
$1,125,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$195,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$29,345,364 |
||||
| Total |
$12,408,000 |
$12,062,364 |
$4,000,000 |
$195,000 |
$29,345,364 |
$29,345,364 |
|||||
| 2025 |
|
28 |
$1,170,000
|
$167,500 |
$1,337,500 |
||||||
| Total |
$13,578,000 |
$12,229,864 |
$4,000,000 |
$195,000 |
$30,682,864 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$11,283,000 | $10,062,364 | $4,000,000 | - | - | - | $25,345,364 |
| 1 |
|
$1,125,000 | $2,000,000 | - | - | $195,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
-
Mar 12, 2025
Signed a 1 year $1.33 million contract with New York (NYJ)
-
Mar 07, 2024
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Feb 20, 2024
Released by Pittsburgh (PIT), clearing $8.75M of cap
-
Mar 14, 2022
Signed a 3 year $29.25 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Dec 25, 2020
Fined $10,000 Unsportsmanlike Conduct (shoving) against Cincinnati (CIN)
-
May 22, 2018
Signed a 4 year $3.4 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Apr 27, 2018
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#92 overall)
-
Apr 27, 2018
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#92 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 |
|
Role in a scrum against Baltimore (BAL) | $10,609 | |
| Dec 25, 2020 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct (shoving) against Cincinnati (CIN) | $10,000 | |
| Fines: 2 | $20,609 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NE | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1.10 |
| 2023 | PIT | 14 | 6 | 437 | 40.80 |
| 2022 | PIT | 17 | 17 | 1,159 | 99.90 |
| 2021 | PIT | 16 | 16 | 1,079 | 92.00 |
| 2020 | PIT | 16 | 15 | 1,033 | 94.10 |
| 2019 | PIT | 1 | 1 | 74 | 7.30 |
| 2018 | PIT | 13 | 3 | 157 | 14.10 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $2,618,960
- Avg. Salary: $2,618,960
- NFL Rank: 691
- LT Rank: 26
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $1,337,500
- NFL Rank: 968
- LT Rank: 27
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Chukwuma Okorafor to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Curhan | 1 | $1,055,000 | $1,055,000 | 26 |
| Colton McKivitz | 2 | $4,610,000 | $2,305,000 | 26 |
| Logan Stenberg | 1 | $1,055,000 | $1,055,000 | 26 |
| Isaiah Wynn | 1 | $1,885,000 | $1,885,000 | 27 |
| Averages | 1 | $2,151,250 | $1,575,000 | 26.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Okorafor's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,095,000 | $2,095,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Okorafor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jake Curhan
2022-2023
|
44.12 | 1.80 | 0.40 | 43.45 |
|
Colton McKivitz
2021-2022
|
41.18 | 0.43 | 0.29 | 62.40 |
|
Logan Stenberg
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 1.25 | 0.50 | 19.80 |
|
Isaiah Wynn
2022-2023
|
47.06 | 0.94 | 0.25 | 51.20 |
| Average | 56.62 | 1.11 | 0.36 | 44.21 |
|
Chukwuma Okorafor
2023-2024
|
44.12 | 0.73 | 0.13 | 52.40 |
| Pct Change | -22.08 | 34.23 | 63.89 | 18.53 |
| Median Prime % Change | 26.38% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | 23.64% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Chukwuma Okorafor
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, $2,618,960 | $2,618,960 |
