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Sheldon Rankins

Number #98
Position Defensive Tackle
Measurables 6' 2" / 305LBS
Age 32
Draft / Org Louisville
Through 2027$12.8M

2 years$6.4M a yearFully guaranteed

1.1%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
646thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.1%of the Texans payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 32 $3.4M — This season
2027 33 $9.4M +176%
2028 34 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs RankinsCap hit
643 Brandon Aubrey DAL 31 2031 Same $3.4M 644 Jeremy Reaves WSH 30 2028 Same $3.4M 645 Michael Hoecht BUF 29 2028 Same $3.4M 646 Sheldon Rankins HOU 32 2028 $3.4M 647 Jihaad Campbell PHI 22 2029 Same $3.4M 648 Harrison Smith MIN 37 2027 Same $3.4M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $6.4M a year

TySimpson $6.4Ma year 4 years, Rams Age 24 AdamButler $6.3Ma year 2 years, Raiders Age 32 DylanParham $6.5Ma year 2 years, Jets Age 27
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
HOU
—
$3,400,000
$2,000,000 Void Year Acceleration
2027
HOU
—
$9,400,000
—
2028
HOU
—
$4,200,000
— Void Year