NFL
Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith
Dallas Cowboys, Guard
Age: 23y-10m-18d (Apr 03, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Tulsa
Drafted: Round 1 (#24 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Joby Branion (Vanguard Sports Group)
2025 Cap Hit
$4,260,175
2025 Cash
$2,530,789
Career Earnings
$10,858,333
2022-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Tyler Smith signed a 4 year, $13,389,123 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $6,917,544 signing bonus, $13,389,123 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,347,281. In 2025, Smith will earn a base salary of $2,530,789, while carrying a cap hit of $4,260,175 and a dead cap value of $4,260,175.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $13,389,123
Average Salary:
$3,347,281
Signing Bonus:
$6,917,544
GTD at Sign:
$13,389,123
Total GTD:
$13,389,123
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
21 | $2,434,386 | 1.17% | $7,622,544 | $7,622,544 | $13,389,122 | |
| 2023 |
|
22 | $3,042,982 | 1.35% | $1,313,596 | $8,936,140 | $10,954,736 | |
| 2024 |
|
23 | $3,651,579 | 1.43% | $1,922,193 | $10,858,333 | $7,911,754 | |
| 2025 |
|
24 | $4,260,175 | 1.55% | $2,530,789 | $13,389,122 | $4,260,175 | |
| 2026 |
|
25 |
Club
|
- | - | - | $13,389,122 | - |
| 2027 |
|
26 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
21 | $705,000 | $6,917,544 | $7,622,544 | $7,622,544 | $13,389,122 | |
| 2023 |
|
22 | $1,313,596 | - | $1,313,596 | $8,936,140 | $5,766,578 | |
| 2024 |
|
23 | $1,922,193 | - | $1,922,193 | $10,858,333 | $4,452,982 | |
| 2025 |
|
24 | $2,530,789 | - | $2,530,789 | $13,389,122 | $2,530,789 | |
| 2026 |
|
25 |
Club |
- | - | - | $13,389,122 | - |
Contract Notes
- Fully Guaranteed
- 5th-year option available
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$10,858,333
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$7,622,544 |
$7,622,544 |
|
| 2023 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,313,596 |
$8,936,140 |
All NFL (2nd) |
| 2024 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,922,193 |
$10,858,333 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:G |
| Total |
$10,858,333 |
$10,858,333 |
||||
| 2025 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,530,789 |
||
| Total |
$13,389,122 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$3,940,789 | $6,917,544 | - | - | - | - | $10,858,333 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
21 |
$705,000
|
$6,917,544 |
$7,622,544 |
$7,622,544 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
22 |
$1,313,596
|
$1,313,596 |
$8,936,140 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
23 |
$1,922,193
|
$1,922,193 |
$10,858,333 |
||||||
| Total |
$3,940,789 |
$6,917,544 |
$10,858,333 |
$10,858,333 |
|||||||
| 2025 |
|
24 |
$2,530,789
|
$2,530,789 |
|||||||
| Total |
$6,471,578 |
$6,917,544 |
$13,389,122 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$3,940,789 | $6,917,544 | - | - | - | - | $10,858,333 |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2025 |
|
Fighting against Philadelphia (PHI) | $11,817 | |
| Fines: 1 | $11,817 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 1,055 | 90.10 |
| 2023 | DAL | 14 | 14 | 930 | 78.50 |
| 2022 | DAL | 17 | 17 | 1,141 | 98.20 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $76,390,436
- Avg. Salary: $19,097,609
- NFL Rank: 96
- G Rank: 4
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $3,347,281
- NFL Rank: 479
- G Rank: 31
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Tyler Smith to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Dickerson | 4 | $84,000,000 | $21,000,000 | 25 |
| Quenton Nelson | 4 | $80,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 25 |
| Robert Hunt | 5 | $100,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 27 |
| Chris Lindstrom | 5 | $102,500,000 | $20,500,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 5 | $91,625,000 | $20,375,000 | 25.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Smith's current age (23), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | $142,193,548 | $20,313,364 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Landon Dickerson
2022-2023
|
97.06 | 1.21 | 0.12 | 68.65 |
|
Quenton Nelson
2020-2021
|
87.88 | 0.54 | 0.07 | 76.90 |
|
Robert Hunt
2022-2023
|
82.35 | 0.67 | 0.15 | 75.40 |
|
Chris Lindstrom
2021-2022
|
100.00 | 0.85 | 0.06 | 89.55 |
| Average | 91.82 | 0.82 | 0.10 | 77.63 |
|
Tyler Smith
2023-2024
|
88.24 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 73.95 |
| Pct Change | -3.90 | -21.95 | 0.00 | -4.74 |
| Median Prime % Change | -4.32% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | -7.65% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Tyler Smith
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, $76,390,436 | $19,097,609 |
