Top 5 highest-paid centers in NFL after Chiefs-Creed Humphrey's $72,000,000 extension

Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey signed a blockbuster four-year, $72 million extension with the NFL franchise on Thursday. The center has been a crucial part in shoring up the Chiefs' offensive line ahead of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Following Humphrey's new deal with the Chiefs, fans have been curious to learn where he ranks among the top centers in the league in terms of annual average value.

5 highest-paid NFL centers in 2024

New Orleans Saints C Erik McCoy- Source: Imagn

#5. Erik McCoy, New Orleans Saints | AAV: $12 million

Erik McCoy signed a five-year extension worth $60 million with the New Orleans Saints in Sept. 2022. His deal equates to $12 million in annual average value. The Saints selected McCoy in the second round of the 2019 draft and he earned a Pro Bowl honor in the 2023 season.

#4. Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis Colts | AAV: $12.413 million

Ryan Kelly signed a four-year, $49.65 million extension with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020. The average annual value of his deal amounts to $12.413 million. The Colts selected Kelly in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft and he has been with the team ever since and earned four Pro Bowl honors.

#3. Lloyd Cushenberry, Tennessee Titans | AAV: $12.5 million

Lloyd Cushenberry signed a four-year, $50 million deal with the Tennessee Titans this offseason. His contract's annual average value comes up to $12.5 million. Cushenberry was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2020 and he played four seasons with them before joining the Titans.

#2. Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions | AAV: $13.5 million

Frank Ragnow signed a four-year, $54 million extension with the Detroit Lions in 2021. His deal equates to a $13.5 million annual average value. Ragnow has been with the Lions since 2018 and has earned three Pro Bowl honors with the team.

#1. Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs | AAV: $18 million

Creed Humphrey is the highest-paid center in the NFL, raking in a whopping $18 million in annual average value for his contract. He is reportedly making $4.5 million more than any other center in the league. Humphrey was drafted by the Chiefs in 2021 and he has helped them win two Super Bowls.