The NFL’s performance-based pay program rewards players based on their performance relative to their draft slot, significantly benefiting young players who outperform their initial contracts. Notably, Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers, the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, will nearly double his salary with additional compensation thanks to this program.
Other standout players include Kerby Joseph of the Detroit Lions and Jamien Sherwood of the New York Jets, who are also set to receive significant bonuses from performance pay.
Top 25 Performance Pay Distributions
| Rank | Player Name | Team | Position | PBP Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamien Sherwood | New York Jets | LB | $1,092,206 |
| 2 | Jaylon Jones | Indianapolis Colts | CB | $1,060,961 |
| 3 | Mike Jackson | Carolina Panthers | CB | $1,035,260 |
| 4 | Daniel Faalele | Baltimore Ravens | OT | $1,020,871 |
| 5 | Matt Pryor | Chicago Bears | OT | $1,020,303 |
| 6 | Kerby Joseph | Detroit Lions | S | $996,253 |
| 7 | Nick Cross | Indianapolis Colts | S | $979,597 |
| 8 | Montaric Brown | Jacksonville Jaguars | CB | $976,637 |
| 9 | Cordell Volson | Cincinnati Bengals | OG | $931,357 |
| 10 | Rasheed Walker | Green Bay Packers | OT | $925,613 |
| 16 | Brock Purdy | San Francisco 49ers | QB | $857,842 |
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