NFL
Ben Cleveland
Ben Cleveland
Baltimore Ravens, Guard
Age: 26y-5m-5d (Aug 25, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Georgia
Drafted: Round 3 (#94 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Michael Perrett (Priority Sports & Entertainment)
Career Earnings
$4,719,124
2021-2024 Rookie
Ben Cleveland signed a 4 year, $4,820,535 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $865,844 signing bonus, $865,844 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,205,134.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,820,535
Average Salary:
$1,205,134
Signing Bonus:
$865,844
GTD at Sign:
$865,844
Total GTD:
$865,844
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 | $808,396 | 0.44% | $1,457,779 | $1,457,779 | $865,844 |
| 2022 |
|
24 | $1,095,576 | 0.53% | $879,115 | $2,336,894 | $649,383 |
| 2023 |
|
25 | $1,314,691 | 0.58% | $1,098,230 | $3,435,124 | $432,922 |
| 2024 |
|
26 | $1,500,461 | 0.59% | $1,284,000 | $4,719,124 | $216,461 |
| 2025 |
|
27 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 | $591,936 | $216,461 | $808,396 | 0.44% | $865,844 | |
| 2022 |
|
24 | $879,115 | $216,461 | $1,095,576 | 0.53% | $649,383 | |
| 2023 |
|
25 | $1,098,230 | $216,461 | $1,314,691 | 0.58% | $432,922 | |
| 2024 |
|
26 | $1,284,000 | $216,461 | $1,500,461 | 0.59% | $216,461 | |
| 2025 |
|
27 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 | $591,936 | $865,844 | $1,457,779 | $1,457,779 | $4,719,124 |
| 2022 |
|
24 | $879,115 | - | $879,115 | $2,336,894 | $3,261,345 |
| 2023 |
|
25 | $1,098,230 | - | $1,098,230 | $3,435,124 | $2,382,230 |
| 2024 |
|
26 | $1,284,000 | - | $1,284,000 | $4,719,124 | $1,284,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$4,719,124
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,457,779 |
$1,457,779 |
|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$879,115 |
$2,336,894 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,098,230 |
$3,435,124 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,284,000 |
$4,719,124 |
|
| Total |
$4,719,124 |
$4,719,124 |
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| Total |
$4,719,124 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,853,281 | $865,844 | - | - | - | - | $4,719,124 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 |
$591,936
|
$865,844 |
$1,457,779 |
$1,457,779 |
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| 2022 |
|
24 |
$879,115
|
$879,115 |
$2,336,894 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$1,098,230
|
$1,098,230 |
$3,435,124 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$1,284,000
|
$1,284,000 |
$4,719,124 |
||||||
| Total |
$3,853,281 |
$865,844 |
$4,719,124 |
$4,719,124 |
|||||||
| Total |
$3,853,281 |
$865,844 |
$4,719,124 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,853,281 | $865,844 | - | - | - | - | $4,719,124 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
BAL |
1 - 18 | Undisclosed |
| 2021 |
BAL |
6 - 10 | Knee |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BAL | 17 | 0 | 49 | 4.40 |
| 2023 | BAL | 16 | 2 | 162 | 14.40 |
| 2022 | BAL | 9 | 1 | 92 | 8.40 |
| 2021 | BAL | 12 | 4 | 367 | 39.50 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,976,988
- Avg. Salary: $1,976,988
- NFL Rank: 618
- G Rank: 39
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $1,205,134
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Ben Cleveland to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Driscoll | 1 | $1,125,000 | $1,125,000 | 27 |
| Michael Deiter | 1 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | 27 |
| Max Scharping | 1 | $1,125,000 | $1,125,000 | 27 |
| Trai Turner | 1 | $1,317,500 | $1,317,500 | 30 |
| Averages | 1 | $1,341,875 | $1,341,875 | 27.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Cleveland's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $3,984,123 | $1,328,041 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Cleveland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jack Driscoll
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 1.38 | 0.25 | 54.45 |
|
Michael Deiter
2022-2023
|
97.06 | 1.25 | 0.25 | 28.55 |
|
Max Scharping
2022-2023
|
93.94 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 69.30 |
|
Trai Turner
2021-2022
|
97.06 | 0.93 | 0.30 | 61.20 |
| Average | 97.02 | 0.89 | 0.20 | 53.38 |
|
Ben Cleveland
2023-2024
|
97.06 | 0.22 | 0.00 | 64.95 |
| Pct Change | 0.04 | 75.28 | 100.00 | 21.67 |
| Median Prime % Change | 48.48% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | 49.25% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Ben Cleveland
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, $1,976,988 | $1,976,988 |
