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Football Breaking down WKU NFL rookie contracts

Sean_Williams

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Western Kentucky defensive tackle Brodric Martin was a third-round draft pick, 96th overall, by the Detroit Lions in this past April's NFL Draft. He was the highest C-USA player selected in the 2023 version of the NFL Draft. Martin's selection also makes him the sixth-highest Hilltopper to be drafted in the program's history.

Below we breakdown his contract, information courtesy of OverTheCap.com.

2023:
Base Salary: $750,000
Prorated Bonus: $214,378
Cap Number: $964,378

2024:
Base Salary: $991,095
Prorated Bonus: $214,378
Cap Number: $1,205,473

2025:
Base Salary: $1,232,190
Prorated Bonus: $214,378
Cap Number: $1,446,568

2026:
Base Salary: $1,473,285
Prorated Bonus: $214,378
Cap Number: $1,687,663

Total:
Base Salary: $4,446,570
Prorated Bonus: $857,512
Cap Number: $5,304,082

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Wide receiver Daewood Davis signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins. Here is a breakdown of his contract below:

2023:
Base Salary: $750,000
Prorated Bonus: $1,666
Cap Number: $751,666

2024:
Base Salary: $915,000
Prorated Bonus: $1,666
Cap Number: $916,666

2025:
Base Salary: $1,030,000
Prorated Bonus: $1,666
Cap Number: $1,031,668

Total:
Base Salary: $2,695,000
Prorated Bonus: $5,000
Cap Number: $2,700,000

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Cornerback Kahlef Hailassie also signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, here is a breakdown of his rookie deal.

2023:
Base Salary: $750,000
Prorated Bonus: $3,333
Guaranteed Salary: $90,000
Cap Number: $753,333

2024:
Base Salary: $915,000
Prorated Bonus: $3,333
Cap Number: $918,333

2025:
Base Salary: $1,030,000
Prorated Bonus: $3,334
Cap Number: $1,033,334

Total:
Base Salary: $2,695,000
Prorated Bonus: $10,000
Guaranteed Salary: $90,000
Cap Number: $2,705,000
 
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