NFL
Cole Strange
Cole Strange
New England Patriots, Center
Age: 26y-6m-22d (Jul 31, 1998)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Tennessee-Chattanooga
Drafted: Round 1 (#29 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Graylan Crain, Jeff Nalley (CAA Football)
2025 Cap Hit
$3,899,627
2025 Cash
$2,376,269
Career Earnings
$9,879,701
2022-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Cole Strange signed a 4 year, $12,255,969 contract with the New England Patriots, including $6,093,432 signing bonus, $12,255,969 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,063,992. In 2025, Strange will earn a base salary of $2,376,269, while carrying a cap hit of $3,899,627 and a dead cap value of $3,899,627.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $12,255,969
Average Salary:
$3,063,992
Signing Bonus:
$6,093,432
GTD at Sign:
$12,255,969
Total GTD:
$12,255,969
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
Contract Notes
- Fully Guaranteed
- 5th year option available
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$9,879,701
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$6,798,432 |
$6,798,432 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Injured
|
$1,262,090 |
$8,060,522 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,819,179 |
$9,879,701 |
|
| Total |
$9,879,701 |
$9,879,701 |
||||
| 2025 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,376,269 |
||
| Total |
$12,255,970 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$3,786,269 | $6,093,432 | - | - | - | - | $9,879,701 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
24 |
$705,000
|
$6,093,432 |
$6,798,432 |
$6,798,432 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$1,262,090
|
$1,262,090 |
$8,060,522 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$1,819,179
|
$1,819,179 |
$9,879,701 |
||||||
| Total |
$3,786,269 |
$6,093,432 |
$9,879,701 |
$9,879,701 |
|||||||
| 2025 |
|
27 |
$2,376,269
|
$2,376,269 |
|||||||
| Total |
$6,162,538 |
$6,093,432 |
$12,255,970 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$3,786,269 | $6,093,432 | - | - | - | - | $9,879,701 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
NE |
1 - 14 | Knee |
| 2023 |
NE |
16 - 18 | Knee |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NE | 3 | 2 | 117 | 48.50 |
| 2023 | NE | 10 | 10 | 565 | 64.00 |
| 2022 | NE | 17 | 17 | 984 | 93.50 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $12,566,325
- Avg. Salary: $4,188,775
- NFL Rank: 405
- C Rank: 18
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $3,063,992
- NFL Rank: 498
- C Rank: 21
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Cole Strange to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Daniels | 3 | $26,500,000 | $8,833,333 | 24 |
| Isaac Seumalo | 3 | $24,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 29 |
| Austin Blythe | 1 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 29 |
| Lloyd Cushenberry | 4 | $50,000,000 | $12,500,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 3 | $26,125,000 | $8,333,333 | 27.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Strange's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $32,512,076 | $8,128,019 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Strange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Daniels
2020-2021
|
66.67 | 1.68 | 0.14 | 68.80 |
|
Isaac Seumalo
2021-2022
|
58.82 | 0.85 | 0.05 | 75.00 |
|
Austin Blythe
2020-2021
|
60.61 | 0.79 | 0.21 | 64.05 |
|
Lloyd Cushenberry
2022-2023
|
73.53 | 0.56 | 0.08 | 64.70 |
| Average | 64.91 | 0.97 | 0.12 | 68.14 |
|
Cole Strange
2023-2024
|
38.24 | 1.42 | 0.25 | 56.60 |
| Pct Change | -41.09 | -46.39 | -108.33 | -16.94 |
| Median Prime % Change | -43.74% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | -53.19% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Cole Strange
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, $12,566,325 | $4,188,775 |
