Frank Ragnow is an American center for the Detroit Lions as of the 2024 NFL season. The Lions selected him with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. In the year 2018, Ragnow was the first center to be drafted. Ragnow was named to start as a left guard for the season. He earned Second-team All-Pro honors twice (2020, 2023) and was selected to the Pro Bowl three times (2020, 2022, 2023).
Ragnow chose the University of Arkansas despite offers from other major programs and excelled there. The 6 ft 5 in center went on to play collegiate football for the Arkansas Razorbacks where he contributed to Arkansas' SEC-leading record of 0 sacks allowed. He has played in 42 games, starting 33 in a row, mostly at center but also 15 games at right guard. He earned First-team All-American, and First-team All-SEC honors twice in 2016 and 2017. He also secured a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2014 (via the official website of Arkansas Razorbacks ). He grew up attending Chanhassen High School in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Frank Ragnow’s Contract Breakdown
A four-year contract was signed between the Lions and Frank Ragnow worth $54,000,000, which included an average annual salary of $13,500,000, a signing bonus of $6,000,000, and a guaranteed amount of $42,000,000 (via Spotrac).
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $54,000,000 | $13,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $27,960,640 | $42,000,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Option Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2021 | $1,209,111 | $2,861,843 | - | - | - | $4,070,954 | $29,622,483 |
| 2022 | $2,751,529 | $1,200,000 | - | $3,600,000 | - | $7,551,529 | $25,551,529 |
| 2023 | $11,550,000 | $1,200,000 | - | $3,600,000 | $100,000 | $16,450,000 | $29,650,000 |
| 2024 | $7,900,000 | $1,200,000 | - | $3,600,000 | $100,000 | $12,800,000 | $13,200,000 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 4 YR, $47,610,640; $8,400,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||
| 2025 | $9,150,000 | $1,200,000 | - | $3,600,000 | $100,000 | $14,050,000 | $8,400,000 |
| 2026 | $11,500,000 | - | $750,000 | $3,600,000 | $100,000 | $15,950,000 | $3,600,000 |
| 2027 | UFA | ||||||
How much is Frank Ragnow getting paid?
As of 2024, Ragnow is earning a base salary of $7,900,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000 while having a cap hit of $12,800,000 and a dead cap value of $13,200,000.
How much does Frank Ragnow make in a minute?
Every single minute, Frank Ragnow is making roughly $25.68. Just think, by the time you've finished reading this, Frank could have bought a couple of gourmet burgers!
Frank Ragnow’s Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Ragnow has earned approximately $57,484,930 in his NFL career earnings.
How much of Frank Ragnow’s contract is guaranteed?
Ragnow is assured of receiving $42 million from his contract, regardless of performance or injury. This amount includes his signing bonus and other guaranteed salary components.
What are the Terms of Frank Ragnow’s Contract?
Ragnow's contract includes $27.9 million guaranteed at signing, covering the signing bonus, 2021 and 2022 salaries, and an $18 million option bonus for 2022. Additionally, $2.55 million of the 2023 salary became fully guaranteed on March 17, 2023, and there is a $750,000 roster bonus due on the fifth league day of 2026.
Frank Ragnow’s Contract History
2018-2022 (Rookie)
Ragnow signed a rookie contract from 2018 to 2021 with the Detroit Lions valued at $11,780,140. The contract included a signing bonus of $6,647,375, a guaranteed amount of $9,213,758, and an average annual salary of $2,945,035.
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