Who are the NFL’s Highest-Paid Players at Every Position?
Record-setting deals have been made in 2023, with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts briefly becoming the highest-paid NFL player for 10 days. However, Lamar Jackson quickly surpassed him by signing a new record deal to remain with the Baltimore Ravens just before the 2023 NFL draft. In this article, we will track the highest-paid players at 16 different positions, including long-snapper, and provide updated numbers as more records get broken. To give you a comprehensive view of the top earners in the league, we will sort positions by two categories: three-year average (APY) and total guaranteed money.
Quarterback
Lamar Jackson currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among quarterbacks, with a contract signed in April 2023 that ends in 2028. Jalen Hurts follows closely behind with a three-year average of $51 million. Other notable quarterbacks on the list include Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Josh Allen.
In terms of total guaranteed money, Kyler Murray takes the top spot with a contract signed in March 2022 that ends in 2026. Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts also make the list, along with Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, and Josh Allen.
Running Back
The highest three-year average (APY) among running backs belongs to Christian McCaffrey, with a contract signed in April 2020 that ends in 2025. Alvin Kamara and Joe Mixon also make the list.
When it comes to total guaranteed money, Alvin Kamara takes the lead with a contract signed in April 2020 that ends in 2025. Dalvin Cook also secures a spot on the list.
Wide Receiver
DeAndre Hopkins currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among wide receivers, with a contract signed in June 2022 that ends in 2026. Stefon Diggs and Tyreek Hill follow closely behind.
In terms of total guaranteed money, Tyreek Hill takes the top spot with a contract signed in June 2022 that ends in 2026. Stefon Diggs also makes the list.
Tight End
Travis Kelce currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among tight ends, with a contract signed in September 2022 that ends in 2026. George Kittle and Mark Andrews follow behind.
When it comes to total guaranteed money, Mark Andrews takes the lead with a contract signed in August 2020 that ends in 2026. Dallas Goedert also secures a spot on the list.
Offensive Line
David Bakhtiari currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among offensive linemen, with a contract signed in November 2020 that ends in 2024. Laremy Tunsil and Chris Lindstrom follow closely behind.
In terms of total guaranteed money, Chris Lindstrom takes the top spot with a contract signed in October 2020 that ends in 2025. Ryan Ramczyk also makes the list.
Cornerback
Jalen Ramsey currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among cornerbacks, with a contract signed in May 2022 that ends in 2026. Denzel Ward follows closely behind.
When it comes to total guaranteed money, Jalen Ramsey takes the lead with a contract signed in April 2022 that ends in 2027. Marlon Humphrey also secures a spot on the list.
Edge Rusher
Joey Bosa currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among edge rushers, with a contract signed in September 2021 that ends in 2025. Myles Garrett follows closely behind.
In terms of total guaranteed money, Myles Garrett takes the top spot with a contract signed in July 2020 that ends in 2025. Khalil Mack also makes the list.
Defensive Tackle
Aaron Donald currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among defensive tackles, with a contract signed in June 2022 that ends in 2025. Quinnen Williams and Jeffery Simmons follow closely behind.
When it comes to total guaranteed money, Daron Payne, Aaron Donald, Chris Jones, and Dexter Lawrence all tie for the top spot with contracts signed in July 2023 that end in 2027.
Off-Ball Linebacker
Darius Leonard currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among off-ball linebackers, with a contract signed in January 2023 that ends in 2027. Fred Warner and Tremaine Edmunds follow closely behind.
In terms of total guaranteed money, Shaquille Leonard takes the lead with a contract signed in January 2023 that ends in 2027. C.J. Mosley also secures a spot on the list.
Safety
Derwin James currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among safeties, with a contract signed in August 2022 that ends in 2027. Minkah Fitzpatrick and Jamal Adams follow closely behind.
When it comes to total guaranteed money, Jamal Adams, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Jessie Bates III all tie for the top spot with contracts signed in August 2022 that end in 2027.
Kicker
Justin Tucker currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among kickers, with a contract signed in August 2022 that ends in 2027. Matt Gay and Chris Boswell follow closely behind.
In terms of total guaranteed money, Matt Gay and Chris Boswell tie for the top spot with contracts signed in August 2022 that end in 2027.
Long-Snapper
Charley Hughlett currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among long-snappers, with a contract signed in March 2023 that ends in 2026. Josh Harris follows closely behind.
When it comes to total guaranteed money, Andrew DePaola takes the lead with a contract signed in March 2023 that ends in 2026. Charley Hughlett also secures a spot on the list.
Punter
Johnny Hekker currently holds the highest three-year average (APY) among punters, with a contract signed in June 2021 that ends in 2025. Jack Fox and Tress Way follow closely behind.
In terms of total guaranteed money, Jack Fox takes the top spot with a contract signed in June 2021 that ends in 2025. Tress Way also makes the list.
These are the highest-paid players at each position in the NFL as of the provided information. As contracts continue to be signed and records get broken, these rankings may change. Stay tuned for updates on the top earners in the league.