Brandon Stephens

Baltimore Ravens, Cornerback
Age: 27y-1m-3d (Dec 29, 1997)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Southern Methodist
Drafted: Round 3 (#104 overall), 2021
Agent(s): David Mulugheta, Carmen Wallace (Athletes First)
Career Earnings

$6,589,236

2021-2024 Rookie

Brandon Stephens signed a 4 year, $4,785,852 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $840,620 signing bonus, $840,620 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,196,463.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,785,852
Average Salary:
$1,196,463
Signing Bonus:
$840,620
GTD at Sign:
$840,620
Total GTD:
$840,620
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 24 $870,155 0.48% $1,500,620 $1,500,620 $840,620
2022 25 $1,087,694 0.52% $877,539 $2,378,159 $630,465
2023 26 $1,305,232 0.58% $1,095,077 $3,473,236 $420,310
2024 27 $3,326,155 1.30% $3,116,000 $6,589,236 $210,155
2025 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 24 $660,000 $210,155 $870,155 0.48% $840,620
2022 25 $877,539 $210,155 $1,087,694 0.52% $630,465
2023 26 $1,095,077 $210,155 $1,305,232 0.58% $420,310
2024 27 $3,116,000 $210,155 $3,326,155 1.30% $210,155
2025 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2021 24 $660,000 $840,620 $1,500,620 $1,500,620 $6,589,236
2022 25 $877,539 - $877,539 $2,378,159 $5,088,616
2023 26 $1,095,077 - $1,095,077 $3,473,236 $4,211,077
2024 27 $3,116,000 - $3,116,000 $6,589,236 $3,116,000
Contract Notes
  • 2024 Proven Performance Escalator
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$6,589,236

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 24
Active
$1,500,620
$1,500,620
2022 25
Active
$877,539
$2,378,159
2023 26
Active
$1,095,077
$3,473,236
2024 27
Active
$3,116,000
$6,589,236
Total      
$6,589,236
$6,589,236
Total
$6,589,236

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $5,748,616 $840,620 - - - - $6,589,236
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
24
$660,000
$840,620
$1,500,620
$1,500,620
2022
25
$877,539
$877,539
$2,378,159
2023
26
$1,095,077
$1,095,077
$3,473,236
2024
27
$3,116,000
$3,116,000
$6,589,236
Total
$5,748,616
$840,620
$6,589,236
$6,589,236
Total
$5,748,616
$840,620
$6,589,236

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $5,748,616 $840,620 - - - - $6,589,236
  • Sep 08, 2023 Fined $7,251 Unnecessary Roughness
  • Jul 21, 2021 Signed a 4 year $4.78 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Apr 30, 2021 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 3 (#104 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 08, 2023 Hit on a defenseless receiver $7,251
Fines: 1 $7,251
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 BAL 17 17 1,047 92.40 2 70 59 11 0 0
2023 BAL 16 16 1,079 93.30 0 71 56 15 0 2
2022 BAL 15 4 453 41.40 1 36 31 5 0 0
2021 BAL 17 11 744 68.40 0 78 49 29 0 0

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 3 years, $24,802,164
  • Avg. Salary: $8,267,388
  • NFL Rank: 269
  • CB Rank: 25

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2025
  • Avg. Salary: $1,196,463

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Brandon Stephens to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Michael Carter II 3 $30,750,000 $10,250,000 25
Keisean Nixon 3 $18,000,000 $6,000,000 26
Dane Jackson 2 $8,500,000 $4,250,000 27
Charvarius Ward 3 $40,500,000 $13,500,000 26
Averages 3 $24,437,500 $8,500,000 26.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Stephens's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $16,192,308 $8,096,154

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Stephens 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
Michael Carter II
2022-2023
94.12 2.69 0.06 63.50 77.35
Keisean Nixon
2022-2023
100.00 2.12 0.06 80.20 61.85
Dane Jackson
2022-2023
90.91 2.70 0.07 66.15 61.00
Charvarius Ward
2020-2021
81.82 3.19 0.07 51.40 65.25
Average 91.71 2.68 0.07 65.31 66.36
Brandon Stephens
2023-2024
97.06 3.48 0.06 64.70 62.50
Pct Change 5.83 29.85 -14.29 0.93 -5.82
Median Prime % Change 0.93%
Average Prime % Change 3.30%

Calculated Market Value: Brandon Stephens

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, $24,802,164 $8,267,388
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