Ryan Watts - salary, contract & career earnings
Ryan Watts is a 22-year-old cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, having been drafted in the sixth round as the 195th overall pick in 2024. He played college football at Texas and is represented by agent Donald Weatherell from the Ballengee Group. Born in the United States on November 7, 2001, Watts is working to establish himself in the NFL. Ryan Watts' career earnings are $2,687,684.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $2,687,684 · $1,190,000 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 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 23 | $470,000 | $182,684 | $652,684 | $652,684 |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | $1,612,684$1.6m |
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | $2,687,684$2.7m |
| 2027 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 | $1,190,000 | - | $1,190,000 | $3,877,684$3.9m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 23 | $470,000 | $182,684 | $652,684 | $652,684 |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | - |
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | - |
| 2027 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 | $1,190,000 | - | $1,190,000 | - |
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Number 1703 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $2,687,684 of it. 4.7% 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 $1,190,000 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 Ryan Watts' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Ryan Watts' career earnings are $2,687,684.
What is Ryan Watts' 2026 salary?
Ryan Watts' 2026 salary is $1,075,000.
Who does Ryan Watts play for?
Ryan Watts plays for Pittsburgh Steelers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Ryan Watts?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Ryan Watts.