Drew Sample Contract

Last Modified Nov 5, 2024 08:25 GMT
Drew Sample Contract
Drew Sample

Drew Sample is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals as of the 2024 NFL season. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Sample with the 52nd pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft. As of Week 4 in the 2024 season, Drew Sample has recorded 84 receptions, 649 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns in his NFL career. The Bellevue, Washington, native was born on April 16, 1996 and went to Newport High School.

Following this, in 2014, he enrolled at the University of Washington and graduated in 2018; he caught 46 passes for 487 yards and five touchdowns according to Sports Reference. According to University's official website, Sample's collegiate honors include being named to the 2018 Academic All-Pac-12 Second Team, earning Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 in 2018 and 2016, as well as receiving Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac-12 in both 2017 and 2016.

Drew Sample’s Contract Breakdown

In March 2024, Drew Sample agreed to a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including a guaranteed $2.35 million and an average salary of $3.5 million yearly as per Spotrac.

Contract TermsAvg SalarySigning BonusGTD at SignTotal GTDFree Agent
3 yr(s) / $10,500,000$3,500,000N/A$2,350,000$2,350,0002027 / UFA
YearAgeBase SalaryRoster BonusRoster/GmWorkoutCap HitCap %Dead Cap
202428$2,250,000$2,350,000$250,000$50,000$4,900,0001.92%$2,350,000
Potential Out: 2025, 1 Year, $4,900,000; $0 Dead Cap
202529$2,450,000$250,000$50,000$50,000$2,750,0001.01%-
202630$2,550,000$250,000$50,000$50,000$2,850,0000.97%-
202731UFA------

How much is Drew Sample getting paid?

Drew Sample will be paid a base salary of $2.25 million in the 2024 season, with a guaranteed-at-sign amount of $2.35 million, a roster bonus of $250,000 and a workout bonus of $50,000, leading to a cap hit of $4.9 million, as per Spotrac. It also has a dead-cap value of $2.35 million.

How much does Drew Sample make in a minute?

Drew Sample's per-minute income in the 2024 season will be $6.65.

Drew Sample’s Career Earnings

Drew Sample’s total career earrings are $12,019,683 as of November 2024, according to Spotrac.

What are the terms of Drew Sample's Contract?

The March 2024, three-year contract of the Cincinnati Bengals with Sample, worth $10.5 million, offers a total guaranteed-at-sign amount of $2.35 million. The contract's clauses state that there is an opportunity to opt out after the 2024 season, which implies that if the contract is terminated before the contract's expiration date of 2026, Sample will still earn $4.9 million with no dead cap value.

How much of Drew Sample's Contract is guaranteed?

Drew Sample’s contract with the Bengals offers a total guaranteed amount of $2.35 million, which is also guaranteed at signing, as per Spotrac.

Drew Sample’s Contract History

Drew Sample was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2019 NFL Draft and signed a four-year contract worth $5.5 million. In 2023, he signed another contract with the team, but as a free agent, which was extended in March 2024 for three more years.

TeamContract TypeStatusYear SignedYrsTotalAPYGuarantees Amount Earned
BengalsDraftedExpired20194$5,506,296$1,376,574$2,769,866$5,506,296
BengalsUFAExpired20231$1,232,500$1,232,500$52,500$1,232,500

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FAQs on Drew Sample Contract

A. Yes, Drew Sample signed a contract extension of three years in March 2024 with the Cincinnati Bengals.

A. Drew Sample has an average annual salary of $3.5 million, as per his most recent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

A. Drew Sample weighs 255 pounds, or 116 kg.

A. Drew Sample went to the University of Washington in 2014 to 2018.

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