Jaylen Warren is an American Football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2021 Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft and was later signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 5-foot-8 back is in his third season as of 2024. After making the final roster in his rookie season itself, Warren rushed for 379 yards. However, his breakout year came in 2023, when he rushed for a career-high 784 yards and recorded 4 touchdowns. As of week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, Warren’s 1653 yards on the ground in 47 games have all come as a backup as he has not been a starter in a single game since entering the NFL (via Pro Football Reference).
Warren attended East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. He helped his high school football team win two Class 4A state championships. He started his next football chapter at Snow College but moved to Utah State Aggies Football two years later. He transferred one last time to Oklahoma State University-Stillwater in 2021.
Jaylen Warren's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Jaylen Warren signed his 3-year rookie contract worth $2.5 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 2, 2022.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $2,572,000 | $12,000 | $857,333 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022 | $705,000 | $4,000 | $709,000 | $12,000 | $717,000 |
| 2023 | $870,000 | $4,000 | $874,000 | $8,000 | $870,000 |
| 2024 | $985,000 | $4,000 | $989,000 | $4,000 | $985,000 |
What are the terms of Jaylen Warren's Contract?
Jaylen Warren is in his last year of the rookie contract. Warren’s deal included a $12k signing bonus and guaranteed him $12k at the time of signing. His signing proration is spread over three years at around $4k from 2022 onwards until 2024 (via Spotrac).
Jaylen Warren Salary
In 2024, Jaylen is set to earn a base salary of $985,000. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $989k and a dead cap value of $4k. As per the terms of Jaylen Warren’s contract, he has an average annual salary of $857k (via Spotrac).
How much does Jaylen Warren make per minute?
If Jaylen Warren's contract worth $2.5 million over 3 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Warren makes around $1.6 per minute.
How much of Jaylen Warren’s contract is guaranteed?
Jaylen Warren’s deal guarantees him $12k out of the whole $2.5 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Jaylen Warren's Career Earnings
Jaylen Warren has amassed $2.5 million in his career as per Spotrac.
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FAQs on Jaylen Warren
A. No, Jaylen Warren did not get drafted and was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an UDFA in 2022.
A. Jaylen Warren holds an American nationality having been born in Clinton, North Carolina.
A. No, Jaylen Warren is not RB1 according to the depth chart released by Pittsburgh Steelers on Steelers.com.
A. According to Pro Football Reference, Jaylen Warren has 7 career fumbles as of week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.
