Max Melton - salary, contract & career earnings
Max Melton, a 22-year-old cornerback, plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. He was born on April 15, 2002, in the United States. Melton played college football at Rutgers before being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, where he was the 43rd overall pick. He is represented by agents Pat Capra and Ari Nissim from Legend Agency. Max Melton's career earnings are $6,881,266.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $6,881,266 · $2,007,042 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 | Arizona Cardinals | 22 | $795,000 | $3,284,224$3.3m | $4,079,224$4.1m | $4,079,224$4.1m |
| 2025 | Arizona Cardinals | 23 | $1,199,014 | - | $1,199,014 | $5,278,238$5.3m |
| 2026 | Arizona Cardinals | 24 | $1,603,028$1.6m | - | $1,603,028$1.6m | $6,881,266$6.9m |
| 2027 | Arizona Cardinals | 25 | $2,007,042$2.0m | - | $2,007,042$2.0m | $8,888,308$8.9m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arizona Cardinals | 22 | $795,000 | $3,284,224$3.3m | $4,079,224$4.1m | $4,079,224$4.1m |
| 2025 | Arizona Cardinals | 23 | $1,199,014 | - | $1,199,014 | - |
| 2026 | Arizona Cardinals | 24 | $1,603,028$1.6m | - | $1,603,028$1.6m | - |
| 2027 | Arizona Cardinals | 25 | $2,007,042$2.0m | - | $2,007,042$2.0m | - |
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Number 935 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $6,881,266 of it. 36.9% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was money a club had already handed over and could not take back. A further $2,007,042 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 Max Melton's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Max Melton's career earnings are $6,881,266.
What is Max Melton's 2026 salary?
Max Melton's 2026 salary is $1,603,028.
Who does Max Melton play for?
Max Melton plays for Arizona Cardinals .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Max Melton?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Max Melton.