Zaven Collins - salary, contract & career earnings
Zaven Collins is a 25-year-old defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals, who was drafted in the first round as the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He previously played college football at Tulsa and has three years of professional experience. Collins is represented by agent Joel Segal from WME Sports. Zaven Collins' career earnings are $28,826,247.
Current contract
3 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arizona Cardinals | 25 | $2,900,000$2.9m | $5,100,000$5.1m | $8,265,080$8.3m | $8,265,080$8.3m |
| 2025 | Arizona Cardinals | 26 | $3,800,000$3.8m | - | $4,055,000$4.1m | $12,320,080$12.3m |
| 2026 | Arizona Cardinals | 27 | $4,098,217$4.1m | - | $4,353,217$4.4m | $16,673,297$16.7m |
Career earnings by season
6 rows6 seasons · best was 2021 on $8,703,824 · $28,826,247 in total
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Arizona Cardinals | 22 | $660,000 | $8,043,824$8.0m | $8,703,824$8.7m | $8,703,824$8.7m |
| 2022 | Arizona Cardinals | 23 | $1,327,739 | - | $1,327,739 | $10,031,563$10.0m |
| 2023 | Arizona Cardinals | 24 | $1,995,478$2.0m | - | $2,121,387$2.1m | $12,152,950$12.2m |
| 2024 | Arizona Cardinals | 25 | $2,900,000$2.9m | $5,100,000$5.1m | $8,265,080$8.3m | $20,418,030$20.4m |
| 2025 | Arizona Cardinals | 26 | $3,800,000$3.8m | - | $4,055,000$4.1m | - |
| 2026 | Arizona Cardinals | 27 | $4,098,217$4.1m | - | $4,353,217$4.4m | - |
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Arizona Cardinals payroll →Where this career sits
Number 416 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $28,826,247 of it. 46.8% 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.
The careers either side of this one on the all-time list
Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zaven Collins' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Zaven Collins' career earnings are $28,826,247.
What is Zaven Collins' 2026 salary?
Zaven Collins' 2026 salary is $4,353,217.
Who does Zaven Collins play for?
Zaven Collins plays for Arizona Cardinals .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Zaven Collins?
We hold 3 seasons of earnings history for Zaven Collins.