The New York Jets have officially announced that they have reached an agreement with a fourth-round pick, offensive tackle Max Mitchell. The deal is for $4.5 million, including a $796k signing bonus, as reported by Rich Cimini of ESPN.
Mitchell has committed to the Jets for the next four years, until the 2025 season, thanks to his rookie contract.
It was expected that the Jets would use their 111th overall pick on an offensive tackle, and Mitchell fit the bill. His expected value in the draft was from late in the third round to the middle of the fourth round.
Mitchell offers a good enough frame for an offensive lineman. Mitchell is a towering 6 feet, 6 inches tall, and 307 pounds, with arms measuring 33 and a half inches.
He didn’t have a terrific showing in the athletic department, but he’s smooth as silk on the football field. He had a 5.55 on the Relative Athletic Score (RAS).
Mitchell’s best results were a 10-yard split of 1.78 seconds, a 20-yard shuttle time of 4.65 seconds, and a broad jump of 106 inches.
He was a well-rounded performer, showcasing initial velocity, explosiveness, and agility.
Max Mitchell Contract
Max Mitchell agreed to terms with the New York Jets on a four-year deal worth a total of $4,456,024, which included a signing bonus of $796,024 and a guarantee of the same amount.
Max Mitchell Salary and Net Worth
Max Mitchell makes an average of $1,114,006 per year. Mitchell’s base salary in 2022 will be $705,000, and his signing bonus will be $796,024. His cap hit will be $904,006, and his dead cap value will be $796,024.
In 2022, Max Mitchell’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million dollars