Kayden McDonald's contract explained
Kayden McDonald is an interior defensive lineman for the Houston Texans, with a $12.9M contract that runs through 2029, averaging $3.2M a year. $5.9M of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $2.4M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Interior defensive lineman
- Team
- Houston Texans
- Age
- 21
- Total value
- $12.9M
- Average per year
- $3.2M
- Guaranteed
- $5.9M
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $5.9M
- Runs through
- 2029
- 2026 cap hit
- $2.4M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 3
- Defense
- 5 tackles
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Kayden McDonald make?
Kayden McDonald has a $12.9M contract, which averages $3.2M a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Kayden McDonald's contract?
Kayden McDonald's contract runs through the 2029 season.
How much of Kayden McDonald's contract is guaranteed?
$5.9M of the $12.9M is guaranteed. $5.9M was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Kayden McDonald's 2026 cap hit?
Kayden McDonald counts $2.4M against the Texans' 2026 cap.
What team does Kayden McDonald play for?
Kayden McDonald plays interior defensive lineman for the Houston Texans.
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