NFL
Will Fries
Will Fries
Indianapolis Colts, Guard
Age: 26y-9m-26d (Apr 04, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Penn State
Drafted: Round 7 (#248 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Jeremy Cohen, Joe Linta (JL Sports)
Career Earnings
$5,626,375
2021-2024 Rookie
Will Fries signed a 4 year, $3,565,375 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $85,375 signing bonus, $85,375 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $891,344.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,565,375
Average Salary:
$891,344
Signing Bonus:
$85,375
GTD at Sign:
$85,375
Total GTD:
$85,375
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 2024 proven performance escalator
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$5,626,375
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$745,375 |
$745,375 |
|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$825,000 |
$1,570,375 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$940,000 |
$2,510,375 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$3,116,000 |
$5,626,375 |
|
| Total |
$5,626,375 |
$5,626,375 |
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| Total |
$5,626,375 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,541,000 | $85,375 | - | - | - | - | $5,626,375 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 |
$660,000
|
$85,375 |
$745,375 |
$745,375 |
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| 2022 |
|
24 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$1,570,375 |
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| 2023 |
|
25 |
$940,000
|
$940,000 |
$2,510,375 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$3,116,000
|
$3,116,000 |
$5,626,375 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,541,000 |
$85,375 |
$5,626,375 |
$5,626,375 |
|||||||
| Total |
$5,541,000 |
$85,375 |
$5,626,375 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,541,000 | $85,375 | - | - | - | - | $5,626,375 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
IND |
6 - 18 | Leg |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | IND | 5 | 5 | 268 | 91.50 |
| 2023 | IND | 17 | 17 | 1,125 | 98.00 |
| 2022 | IND | 14 | 9 | 645 | 56.00 |
| 2021 | IND | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2.00 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $56,517,428
- Avg. Salary: $14,129,357
- NFL Rank: 158
- G Rank: 15
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $891,344
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Will Fries to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hunt | 5 | $100,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 27 |
| Quenton Nelson | 4 | $80,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 25 |
| Samuel Cosmi | 4 | $74,000,000 | $18,500,000 | 25 |
| Landon Dickerson | 4 | $84,000,000 | $21,000,000 | 25 |
| Averages | 4 | $84,500,000 | $19,875,000 | 25.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Fries's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $79,714,284 | $19,928,571 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Fries 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Robert Hunt
2022-2023
|
82.35 | 0.67 | 0.15 | 75.40 |
|
Quenton Nelson
2020-2021
|
87.88 | 0.54 | 0.07 | 76.90 |
|
Samuel Cosmi
2022-2023
|
91.18 | 1.43 | 0.21 | 76.10 |
|
Landon Dickerson
2022-2023
|
97.06 | 1.21 | 0.12 | 68.65 |
| Average | 89.62 | 0.96 | 0.14 | 74.26 |
|
Will Fries
2023-2024
|
64.71 | 1.14 | 0.27 | 74.05 |
| Pct Change | -27.80 | -18.75 | -92.86 | -0.28 |
| Median Prime % Change | -23.28% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | -34.92% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Will Fries
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $56,517,428 | $14,129,357 |
