The highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL aren’t earning as much as quarterbacks, but the top cornerbacks earn over $20 million annually.
Jalen Ramsey of the Dolphins leads all NFL cornerbacks after his record-setting extension in September. He’s set to earn $24.1 million a year based on his three-year, $72.3 million deal.
Ramsey became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history with his extension and will earn $24.24 million guaranteed.
Patrick Surtain II is second earning $24 million annually.
The Broncos’ Pro Bowl cornerback signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension in September. Surtain will quadruple his annual earnings from his rookie contract, going from $5.24 million to $24 million.
Third is the Packers’ Jaire Alexander earning $21 million annually. He signed a contract extension worth $84 million in 2022, which made him the highest-paid cornerback.
Alexander’s contract includes $30 million fully guaranteed and bonuses worth over a million annually.
Each of the five highest-paid cornerbacks earns at least $20 million annually, compared to just two last year.
Kenny Moore, cornerback for the Colts, is the last corner on the list to earn at least $10 million annually. He sits at 20th.
Top 25 Highest-Paid Cornerbacks
Here is the full list of the top 25 highest-paid NFL cornerbacks by average annual value. The list was compiled using data from Spotrac.
Updated: November 4th, 2024
| Rank | Player | Team | Total Compensation |
| 1 | Jalen Ramsey | Miami Dolphins | $24.1 million |
| 2 | Patrick Surtain II | Denver Broncos | $24 million |
| 3 | Jaire Alexander | Green Bay Packers | $21 million |
| 4 | A.J. Terrell | Atlanta Falcons | $20.25 million |
| 5 | Denzel Ward | Cleveland Browns | $20.1 million |
| 6 | Marshon Lattimore | New Orleans Saints | $19.52 million |
| 7 | Marlon Humphrey | Baltimore Ravens | $19.5 million |
| 8 | Trevon Diggs | Dallas Cowboys | $19.4 million |
| 9 | Tyson Campbell | Jacksonville Jaguars | $19.13 million |
| 10 | L’Jarius Sneed | Tennessee Titans | $19.1 million |
| 11 | Jaylon Johnson | Chicago Bears | $19 million |
| 12 | Carlton Davis | Detroit Lions | $14.5 million |
| 13 | Darius Slay | Philadelphia Eagles | $14 million |
| 14 | Charvarius Ward | San Francisco 49ers | $13.5 million |
| 15 | Jamel Dean | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | $13 million |
| 16 | Chidobe Awuzie | Tennessee Titans | $12 million |
| 17 | D.J. Reed | New York Jets | $11 million |
| T-18 | Michael Carter II | New York Jets | $10.25 million |
| T-18 | Taron Johnson | Buffalo Bills | $10.25 million |
| 20 | Kenny Moore | Indianapolis Colts | $10 million |
| 21 | Jonathan Jones | New England Patriots | $9.5 million |
| 22 | Byron Murphy | Minnesota Vikings | $8.75 million |
| 23 | Derek Stingley Jr. | Houston Texans | $8.66 million |
| 24 | Sean Bunting | Arizona Cardinals | $8.5 million |
| 25 | Ahmad Gardner | New York Jets | $8.36 million |
