American football quarterback Nicholas Clayton Mullens plays for the Minnesota Vikings as of 2024. The San Francisco 49ers signed Mullens as an undrafted agent after the 2017 NFL Draft. After failing to start in his rookie year, Mullens was named as the starter for the 49ers in Week 9 of the 2018 season. He completed 16 of the 22 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns in his first start in the NFL. In the 33 appearances Mullens has made in the NFL, he has completed 530 passes for 6,429 yards and 34 touchdowns. as of December 26, 2024, as per Pro Football Reference.
Mullens comes from the line of athletes as his grandfather (Ernie Tabor) was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Mullens’ uncle, Scott Tabor was also a baseball player holding several school records. Mullens attended Spain Park High School as their starting quarterback. He committed to the University of Southern Mississippi following a last-minute visit to the campus. Mullens holds school records for passing yardage (4,476) and touchdown passes (38) in a single season according to his college page.
Nick Mullens contract breakdown
Nick Mullens signed a two-year contract worth $4 million with the Minnesota Vikings in 2023. He carries a cap hit value of $2.23 million and a dead cap value of $375,000 according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 yr(s) / $4,000,000 | $750,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,922,500 | $1,922,500 |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2023 | 28 | $1,725,000 | $2,010,000 | $2,010,000 | $1,972,500 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2024, 1 YR, $2,010,000; $375,000 DEAD CAP | |||||
| 2024 | 29 | $2,230,000 | $1,900,000 | $3,910,000 | $375,000 |
| 2025 | 30 | UFA |
How much is Nick Mullens getting paid?
Nick Mullens has an average annual salary of $2 million according to Spotrac. He will earn a base salary of $1,722,500 for the 2024 season.
How much does Nick Mullens make per minute?
Nick Mullens will earn around $3.8 per minute according to his contract with the Vikings.
What are the terms of Nick Mullens’ contract?
Nick Mullen's contract guarantees him $1.92 million which includes his signing bonus and 2023 salary. He has a per-game active bonus of $7,500. Mullens’ contract also includes several incentives such as:
- Playing Time Incentive (non-cumulative) 45%: $100,00050%: $200,00055%: $300,00060%: $400,00065%: $500,000
- Performance Incentive (non-cumulative)1 Playoff Win + 75% Snaps: $250,0002 Playoff Wins + 75% Snaps in each: $500,000
(via Spotrac)
Nick Mullens career earnings
Nick Mullens has a total career earnings of $8.3 million through six seasons according to Spotrac.
Nick Mullens contract history
San Francisco 49ers (2017)
Nick Mullens signed a three-year rookie contract worth $1.6 million with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017.
San Francisco 49ers (2018)
Nick Mullens signed a restructured two-year deal worth $1 million in 2018.
San Francisco 49ers (2020)
Nick Mullens signed a one-year deal worth $750,000 in 2020.
Philadelphia Eagles (2021)
Nick Mullens signed a one-year deal worth $970,000 with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021.
Cleveland Browns (2021)
Nick Mullens signed a one-year deal worth $920,000 with the Cleveland Browns in 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders (2022)
Nick Mullens signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with the Las Vegas Raiders. It included a $500,000 signing bonus as the $1 million of the contract was guaranteed.
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FAQs on Nick Mullens
A. Nick Mullens was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 21, 1995.
A. Nick Mullens attended the University of Southern Mississippi from 2013 to 2016.
A. Nick Mullens has been in the NFL for six years as of 2024 and was signed in the 2017 NFL Draft.
A. Nick Mullens wears the No. 12 for the Minnesota Vikings as of 2024.
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