NFL
Zach Wilson
Zach Wilson
Denver Broncos, Quarterback
Age: 25y-5m-27d (Aug 03, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Brigham Young
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Brian Ayrault (WME Sports)
Career Earnings
$35,150,680
2021-2024 Rookie
Zach Wilson signed a 4 year, $35,150,681 contract with the New York Jets, including $22,924,132 signing bonus, $35,150,681 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,787,670. In 2025, Wilson will earn a base salary of $22,408,000, while carrying a cap hit of $22,408,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $35,150,681
Average Salary:
$8,787,670
Signing Bonus:
$22,924,132
GTD at Sign:
$35,150,681
Total GTD:
$35,150,681
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 5th year option
- Offsets available
- Roster Bonuses due at training camp (guaranteed)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$35,150,680
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$23,584,132 |
$23,584,132 |
|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$2,257,758 |
$25,841,890 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$3,855,516 |
$29,697,406 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$2,726,637 $2,726,637 |
$32,424,043 $35,150,680 |
|
| Total |
$35,150,680 |
$32,424,043 $35,150,680 |
||||
| Total |
$35,150,680 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,151,637 | $22,924,132 | $4,348,274 | - | - | - | $32,424,043 |
| 1 |
|
$1,055,000 | - | $1,671,637 | - | - | - | $2,726,637 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$660,000
|
$22,924,132 |
$23,584,132 |
$23,584,132 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$825,000
|
$1,432,758 |
$2,257,758 |
$25,841,890 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$940,000
|
$2,915,516 |
$3,855,516 |
$29,697,406 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$2,726,637 $1,055,000
|
$1,671,637 |
$2,726,637 $2,726,637 |
$32,424,043 $35,150,680 |
|||||
| Total |
$6,206,637 |
$22,924,132 |
$6,019,911 |
$35,150,680 |
$32,424,043 $35,150,680 |
||||||
| Total |
$6,206,637 |
$22,924,132 |
$6,019,911 |
$35,150,680 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,151,637 | $22,924,132 | $4,348,274 | - | - | - | $32,424,043 |
| 1 |
|
$1,055,000 | - | $1,671,637 | - | - | - | $2,726,637 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
NYJ |
18 - 18 | Concussion |
-
May 01, 2024
Denver (DEN) declined a $22.4 million option for 2025
-
Apr 22, 2024
Traded to Denver (DEN) from New York (NYJ) with 2024 7th round pick (#256 Nick Gargiulo) for 2024 6th round pick (#203 - traded)
-
Jul 29, 2021
Signed a 4 year $35.1 million contract with New York (NYJ)
-
Apr 29, 2021
Drafted by New York (NYJ): Round 1 (#2 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Pass Attempts | Pass Completions | Pass Completion % | Pass Yards | Pass Yards/Gm | Pass Touchdowns | Pass Interceptions | Pass Rating | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DEN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYJ | 12 | 11 | 688 | 66.40 | 368 | 221 | 60.1 | 2,271 | 189.3 | 8 | 7 | 77.16 | 36 | 211 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | NYJ | 9 | 9 | 504 | 45.20 | 242 | 132 | 54.5 | 1,688 | 187.6 | 6 | 7 | 72.81 | 28 | 102 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | NYJ | 13 | 13 | 741 | 66.60 | 383 | 213 | 55.6 | 2,334 | 179.5 | 9 | 11 | 69.69 | 29 | 185 | 4 | 5 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $3,325,429
- Avg. Salary: $3,325,429
- NFL Rank: 510
- QB Rank: 35
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $8,787,670
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Zach Wilson to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Stick | 1 | $2,667,500 | $2,667,500 | 28 |
| Jarrett Stidham | 2 | $10,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 26 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | 2 | $5,250,000 | $2,625,000 | 29 |
| Drew Lock | 1 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 27 |
| Averages | 2 | $5,729,375 | $3,823,125 | 27.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Wilson's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $12,981,716 | $3,245,429 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Wilson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Pass Yds/Gm, Pass TD/Gm, Pass INT/Gm, Pass Comp%, Pass Rat, Rush Yds/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Pass Yds/Gm | Pass TD/Gm | Pass INT/Gm | Pass Comp% | Pass Rat | Rush Yds/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Easton Stick
2022-2023
|
14.71 | 225.80 | 0.60 | 0.20 | 31.90 | 42.81 | 28.80 | 33.40 |
|
Jarrett Stidham
2021-2022
|
14.71 | 131.20 | 0.80 | 0.60 | 31.95 | 44.62 | 16.80 | 31.10 |
|
Mitchell Trubisky
2022-2023
|
35.29 | 157.00 | 0.67 | 0.83 | 63.80 | 76.47 | 7.67 | 59.95 |
|
Drew Lock
2022-2023
|
11.76 | 135.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 31.60 | 40.60 | 3.50 | 30.65 |
| Average | 19.12 | 162.44 | 0.71 | 0.60 | 39.81 | 51.13 | 14.19 | 38.78 |
|
Zach Wilson
2023-2024
|
35.29 | 189.25 | 0.67 | 0.58 | 30.05 | 38.58 | 17.58 | 29.10 |
| Pct Change | 84.57 | 16.50 | -5.63 | 3.33 | -24.52 | -24.55 | 23.89 | -24.96 |
| Median Prime % Change | -1.15% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 6.08% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Zach Wilson
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, $3,325,429 | $3,325,429 |
