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The 25 Highest-Paid NFL Cornerbacks

  • 11 cornerbacks make over $15 million a year
  • The Jets have three cornerbacks among the highest-paid
Jaire Alexander
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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

RankPlayerTeamTotal Compensation
1Jalen RamseyMiami Dolphins$24.1 million
2Patrick Surtain IIDenver Broncos$24 million
3Jaire AlexanderGreen Bay Packers$21 million
4A.J. TerrellAtlanta Falcons$20.25 million
5Denzel WardCleveland Browns$20.1 million
6Marshon LattimoreNew Orleans Saints$19.52 million
7Marlon HumphreyBaltimore Ravens$19.5 million
8Trevon DiggsDallas Cowboys$19.4 million
9Tyson CampbellJacksonville Jaguars$19.13 million
10L’Jarius SneedTennessee Titans$19.1 million
11Jaylon JohnsonChicago Bears$19 million
12Carlton DavisDetroit Lions$14.5 million
13Darius SlayPhiladelphia Eagles$14 million
14Charvarius WardSan Francisco 49ers$13.5 million
15Jamel DeanTampa Bay Buccaneers$13 million
16Chidobe AwuzieTennessee Titans$12 million
17D.J. ReedNew York Jets$11 million
T-18Michael Carter IINew York Jets$10.25 million
T-18Taron JohnsonBuffalo Bills$10.25 million
20Kenny MooreIndianapolis Colts$10 million
21Jonathan JonesNew England Patriots$9.5 million
22Byron MurphyMinnesota Vikings$8.75 million
23Derek Stingley Jr.Houston Texans$8.66 million
24Sean BuntingArizona Cardinals$8.5 million
25Ahmad GardnerNew York Jets$8.36 million
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