Kris Jenkins - salary, contract & career earnings
Kris Jenkins is a 22-year-old defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals, having been drafted in the second round as the 49th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan and is represented by agent Patrick Collins from CAA Football. A promising player, Jenkins aims to contribute significantly to his team's defensive lineup. Kris Jenkins' career earnings are $5,993,582.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $5,993,582 · $1,866,882 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cincinnati Bengals | 23 | $795,000 | $2,536,700$2.5m | $3,331,700$3.3m | $3,331,700$3.3m |
| 2025 | Cincinnati Bengals | 24 | $1,152,294 | - | $1,152,294 | $4,483,994$4.5m |
| 2026 | Cincinnati Bengals | 25 | $1,509,588$1.5m | - | $1,509,588$1.5m | $5,993,582$6.0m |
| 2027 | Cincinnati Bengals | 26 | $1,866,882$1.9m | - | $1,866,882$1.9m | $7,860,464$7.9m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cincinnati Bengals | 23 | $795,000 | $2,536,700$2.5m | $3,331,700$3.3m | $3,331,700$3.3m |
| 2025 | Cincinnati Bengals | 24 | $1,152,294 | - | $1,152,294 | - |
| 2026 | Cincinnati Bengals | 25 | $1,509,588$1.5m | - | $1,509,588$1.5m | - |
| 2027 | Cincinnati Bengals | 26 | $1,866,882$1.9m | - | $1,866,882$1.9m | - |
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Cincinnati Bengals payroll →Where this career sits
Number 1012 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $5,993,582 of it. 32.3% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released. A further $1,866,882 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kris Jenkins' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Kris Jenkins' career earnings are $5,993,582.
What is Kris Jenkins' 2026 salary?
Kris Jenkins' 2026 salary is $1,509,588.
Who does Kris Jenkins play for?
Kris Jenkins plays for Cincinnati Bengals .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Kris Jenkins?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Kris Jenkins.