James Hudson

Cleveland Browns, Right Tackle
Age: 25y-8m-19d (May 13, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Cincinnati
Drafted: Round 4 (#110 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Kyle McCarthy, Joe Panos (Athletes First)
Career Earnings

$4,272,416

2021-2024 Rookie

James Hudson signed a 4 year, $4,272,416 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $792,416 signing bonus, $792,416 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,068,104.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,272,416
Average Salary:
$1,068,104
Signing Bonus:
$792,416
GTD at Sign:
$792,416
Total GTD:
$792,416
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 22 $858,104 0.47% $1,452,416 $1,452,416 $792,416
2022 23 $1,023,104 0.49% $825,000 $2,277,416 $594,312
2023 24 $1,138,104 0.51% $940,000 $3,217,416 $396,208
2024 25 $1,253,104 0.49% $1,055,000 $4,272,416 $198,104
2025 26
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 22 $660,000 $198,104 $858,104 0.47% $792,416
2022 23 $825,000 $198,104 $1,023,104 0.49% $594,312
2023 24 $940,000 $198,104 $1,138,104 0.51% $396,208
2024 25 $1,055,000 $198,104 $1,253,104 0.49% $198,104
2025 26
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2021 22 $660,000 $792,416 $1,452,416 $1,452,416 $4,272,416
2022 23 $825,000 - $825,000 $2,277,416 $2,820,000
2023 24 $940,000 - $940,000 $3,217,416 $1,995,000
2024 25 $1,055,000 - $1,055,000 $4,272,416 $1,055,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$4,272,416

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 22
Active
$1,452,416
$1,452,416
2022 23
Active
$825,000
$2,277,416
2023 24
Active
$940,000
$3,217,416
2024 25
Injured
$1,055,000
$4,272,416
Total      
$4,272,416
$4,272,416
Total
$4,272,416

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,480,000 $792,416 - - - - $4,272,416
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
22
$660,000
$792,416
$1,452,416
$1,452,416
2022
23
$825,000
$825,000
$2,277,416
2023
24
$940,000
$940,000
$3,217,416
2024
25
$1,055,000
$1,055,000
$4,272,416
Total
$3,480,000
$792,416
$4,272,416
$4,272,416
Total
$3,480,000
$792,416
$4,272,416

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,480,000 $792,416 - - - - $4,272,416

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 CLE 6 - 18 Shoulder
2021 CLE 15 - 15 COVID-19
  • May 18, 2021 Signed a 4 year $4.27 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • May 01, 2021 Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 4 (#110 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2024 CLE 4 3 222 81.00
2023 CLE 16 7 556 44.80
2022 CLE 17 3 298 25.40
2021 CLE 12 4 303 27.40

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,135,735
  • Avg. Salary: $1,135,735
  • NFL Rank: 884
  • RT Rank: 34

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2025
  • Avg. Salary: $1,068,104

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Prince Tega Wanogho 1 $1,865,000 $1,865,000 25
Bobby Evans 1 $1,080,000 $1,080,000 26
Elijah Wilkinson 1 $1,210,000 $1,210,000 29
Conor McDermott 1 $1,210,000 $1,210,000 31
Averages 1 $1,341,250 $1,341,250 27.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Hudson's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
4 $4,846,836 $1,211,709

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Hudson 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
Prince Tega Wanogho
2021-2022
55.88 0.12 0.00 63.45
Bobby Evans
2021-2022
61.76 0.87 0.60 39.00
Elijah Wilkinson
2022-2023
55.88 1.37 0.26 55.25
Conor McDermott
2022-2023
55.88 1.57 0.21 66.80
Average 57.35 0.98 0.27 56.13
James Hudson
2023-2024
58.82 1.37 0.21 48.60
Pct Change 2.56 -39.80 22.22 -13.42
Median Prime % Change -5.43%
Average Prime % Change -7.11%

Calculated Market Value: James Hudson

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, $1,135,735 $1,135,735
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