Carlton Davis III is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots in the NFL as of March 2025. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose him as the 63rd pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Davis concluded his debut season,2018, with 12 starts, 40 tackles and a forced fumble. During the 2019 season, Davis recorded a forced fumble, an interception and 60 tackles. Davis started in 14 games and had 68 tackles and four interceptions in 2020. Davis sustained a quad injury in Week 4 of the 2021 season, which placed him on the injured reserve. In 2022, he extended his contract for three years with the Buccaneers. Davis recorded 52 tackles during the 2023 season. In March 2024, for a third-round selection, the Detroit Lions traded for Davis along with two sixth-round selections. On March 13, 2025, Davis signed a three-year deal with the Patriots.
Initially, Davis committed to Ohio State University for collegiate football but later on decided to join Auburn University in 2015. At Auburn, Davis finished his rookie season with three interceptions and 56 tackles. In 2016, Davis recorded 46 tackles and ended the following junior season with an interception and 36 tackles. In January 2018, Davis declared that he would enter the NFL draft of 2018.
Carlton Davis’ Contract Breakdown
Davis III signed a three-year contract with the Patriots valued at $54 million in 2025. His contract includes a signing bonus of $16,500,000, a total guaranteed amount of $34,500,000 and an average annual salary of $18,000,000, according to Spotrac.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 3 yr(s) / $54,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $16,500,000 | $34,500,000 | $34,500,000 | 2028 / UFA |
| Year | BaseP5 Salary | Signing Proration | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2025 | $5,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $975,000 | $225,000 | $11,700,000 | $34,500,000 |
| 2026 | $13,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $1,275,000 | $225,000 | $20,000,000 | $24,000,000 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 2 YR, $37,500,000; $5,500,000 DEAD CAP | ||||||
| 2027 | $15,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $1,275,000 | $225,000 | $22,000,000 | $5,500,000 |
| 2028 | UFA | |||||
How much is Carlton Davis getting paid?
Davis will earn a base salary of $5,000,000, a signing bonus of $16,500,000 and a workout bonus of $225,000, with a cap hit of $11,700,000 and a dead cap value of $34,500,000 in 2025, according to Spotrac.
How much Carlton Davis makes in a minute?
Davis will make approximately $34.25 per minute, according to his average annual salary of $18,000,000.
Carlton Davis’ Career Earnings
Davis’ career earnings sum up to $49,982,353 as of March 2025, according to Spotrac.
How much of Carlton Davis’ contract is guaranteed?
Davis will receive $34,500,000 from the Patriots regardless of how he performs this season, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Carlton Davis’ contract?
Davis’ contract includes $34.5 million guaranteed (signing bonus, 2025 salary, and 2026 salary), a $75,000 per-game active bonus ($1.275 million total), and $2 million in annual incentives.
Carlton Davis’ Contract History
Detroit Lions (2024-2024)
Davis III signed a one-year contract with the Lions valued at $14,500,000 in 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $12,745,000, a total guaranteed amount of $12,745,000 and an average annual salary of $14,500,000, according to Spotrac.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022-2024)
Davis signed a three-year, $44,500,000 contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which included a signing bonus of $10,000,000.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018-2021)
Davis signed a four-year, $4,393,113 rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an average annual salary of $1,098,278.
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FAQs about Carlton Davis
A. Carlton Davis was born on December 31, 1996.
A. Carlton Davis’ parents are Sonia Mannings and Carlton Davis II.
A. Carlton Davis wore the number #23 for the Detroit Lions.
A. Carlton Davis is 6 feet 1 inches tall.
