Carlton Davis III is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions as of the 2024 NFL season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him as the 63rd pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Davis concluded his debut season in 2018 with 12 starts, 40 tackles and a forced fumble. During the 2019 season, Davis recorded a forced fumble, an interception and 60 tackles. Davis started in 14 games while having a total of 68 tackles and four interceptions in 2020. Davis sustained a quad injury in Week 4 of the 2021 season, which placed him on the injured reserve. In 2022, he extended his contract for three years with the Buccaneers. Davis recorded 52 tackles during the 2023 season. In March 2024, for a third-round selection, the Detroit Lions traded for Davis along with two sixth-round selections.
Initially, Davis committed to Ohio State University for collegiate football, but later on decided to join Auburn University in 2015. At Auburn, Davis finished his rookie season with three interceptions and 56 tackles. In 2016, Davis recorded 46 tackles and ended the following junior season with an interception and 36 tackles. In January 2018, Davis declared that he would enter the NFL draft of 2018.
Carlton Davis’ Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Davis III signed a one-year contract with the Lions valued at $14,500,000 in 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $12,745,000, the total guaranteed amount of $12,745,000 and an average annual salary of $14,500,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 1 yr(s) / $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 | $12,745,000 | $12,745,000 | $12,745,000 | 2025 / UFA |
| Year | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | $1,255,000 | $3,274,483 | $4,529,483 | $13,097,932 | |
| 2025 | Void UFA | - | $3,274,483 | $3,274,483 | $9,823,449 |
| 2026 | Void | - | $3,274,483 | $3,274,483 | - |
| 2027 | Void | - | $3,274,483 | $3,274,483 | - |
How much is Carlton Davis getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Davis will earn a base salary of $1,255,000 and a signing bonus of $12,745,000, with a cap hit of $3,274,483 and a dead cap value of $13,097,932.
Carlton Davis’ Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Davis’ career earnings, sum up to $49,982,353, as of November 2024.
How much of Carlton Davis’ contract is guaranteed?
Davis will receive $12,745,000 from the Lions, regardless of how he performs this season.
What are the terms of Carlton Davis’ contract?
Davis’ contract includes a per-game active bonus of $29,411 (totaling $500,000 annually) and a $500,000 playing time incentive for achieving 85% snap count. The 2025-2027 contract years automatically void 23 days before the 2025 league year begins.
Carlton Davis’ Contract History
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022-2024)
Davis signed a three-year, $44,500,000 contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which included a signing bonus of $10,000,000.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018-2021)
Davis signed a four-year, $4,393,113 rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an average annual salary of $1,098,278.
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FAQs about Carlton Davis
A. Carlton Davis was born on December 31, 1996.
A. Carlton Davis’ parents are Sonia Mannings and Carlton Davis II.
A. Carlton Davis wears the number #23 for the Detroit Lions.
A. Carlton Davis is 6 feet 1 inches tall.
