NFL
Drew Dalman
Drew Dalman
Atlanta Falcons, Center
Age: 26y-3m-15d (Oct 15, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Stanford
Drafted: Round 4 (#114 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Steve Caric (Wasserman)
Career Earnings
$6,964,810
2021-2024 Rookie
Drew Dalman signed a 4 year, $4,256,720 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $776,720 signing bonus, $776,720 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,064,180.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,256,720
Average Salary:
$1,064,180
Signing Bonus:
$776,720
GTD at Sign:
$776,720
Total GTD:
$776,720
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 | $854,180 | 0.47% | $1,436,720 | $1,436,720 | $776,720 |
| 2022 |
|
24 | $1,019,180 | 0.49% | $825,000 | $2,261,720 | $582,540 |
| 2023 |
|
25 | $1,134,180 | 0.50% | $1,587,090 | $3,848,810 | $388,360 |
| 2024 |
|
26 | $3,310,180 | 1.30% | $3,116,000 | $6,964,810 | $194,180 |
| 2025 |
|
27 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 | $660,000 | $194,180 | $854,180 | 0.47% | $776,720 | |
| 2022 |
|
24 | $825,000 | $194,180 | $1,019,180 | 0.49% | $582,540 | |
| 2023 |
|
25 | $940,000 | $194,180 | $1,134,180 | 0.50% | $388,360 | |
| 2024 |
|
26 | $3,116,000 | $194,180 | $3,310,180 | 1.30% | $194,180 | |
| 2025 |
|
27 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 | $660,000 | $776,720 | $1,436,720 | $1,436,720 | $6,964,810 |
| 2022 |
|
24 | $825,000 | - | $825,000 | $2,261,720 | $5,528,090 |
| 2023 |
|
25 | $940,000 | - | $1,587,090 | $3,848,810 | $4,703,090 |
| 2024 |
|
26 | $3,116,000 | - | $3,116,000 | $6,964,810 | $3,116,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2024 Proven Performance Bonus
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$6,964,810
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,436,720 |
$1,436,720 |
|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$825,000 |
$2,261,720 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,587,090 |
$3,848,810 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$3,116,000 |
$6,964,810 |
|
| Total |
$6,964,810 |
$6,964,810 |
||||
| Total |
$6,964,810 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,541,000 | $776,720 | - | - | - | $647,090 | $6,964,810 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 |
$660,000
|
$776,720 |
$1,436,720 |
$1,436,720 |
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| 2022 |
|
24 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$2,261,720 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$940,000
|
$647,090 |
$1,587,090 |
$3,848,810 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$3,116,000
|
$3,116,000 |
$6,964,810 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,541,000 |
$776,720 |
$647,090 |
$6,964,810 |
$6,964,810 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,541,000 |
$776,720 |
$647,090 |
$6,964,810 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,541,000 | $776,720 | - | - | - | $647,090 | $6,964,810 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
ATL |
4 - 10 | Ankle |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2023 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Houston (HOU) | $6,301 | |
| Fines: 1 | $6,301 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATL | 9 | 9 | 554 | 83.90 |
| 2023 | ATL | 14 | 14 | 934 | 82.70 |
| 2022 | ATL | 17 | 17 | 1,051 | 100.00 |
| 2021 | ATL | 17 | 0 | 68 | 6.50 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $20,360,178
- Avg. Salary: $6,786,726
- NFL Rank: 323
- C Rank: 9
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $1,064,180
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Drew Dalman to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Cushenberry | 4 | $50,000,000 | $12,500,000 | 26 |
| Erik McCoy | 5 | $60,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 24 |
| Andre James | 3 | $24,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 26 |
| Tyler Biadasz | 3 | $29,250,000 | $9,750,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 4 | $40,812,500 | $10,562,500 | 25.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Dalman's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $32,633,721 | $10,877,907 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Dalman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lloyd Cushenberry
2022-2023
|
73.53 | 0.56 | 0.08 | 64.70 |
|
Erik McCoy
2020-2021
|
84.85 | 0.59 | 0.04 | 67.90 |
|
Andre James
2022-2023
|
91.18 | 0.90 | 0.19 | 68.70 |
|
Tyler Biadasz
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 0.94 | 0.09 | 65.15 |
| Average | 85.92 | 0.75 | 0.10 | 66.61 |
|
Drew Dalman
2023-2024
|
67.65 | 1.22 | 0.17 | 80.55 |
| Pct Change | -21.26 | -62.67 | -70.00 | 20.93 |
| Median Prime % Change | -41.97% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | -33.25% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Drew Dalman
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, $20,360,178 | $6,786,726 |
