Taking a closer look at the contract signed by New England Patriots top draft choice Dominique Easley.
Overall terms: Four years, maximum value of $7,303,550 (note: as is customary for all first-round deals, this includes a fifth-year team option)
Total guaranteed money: $5,887,611
Signing bonus: $3,631,672
2014 compensation
Base salary: $420,000 (guaranteed)
Cap number: $1,327,918
Cash value: $4,051,672 (base salary plus signing bonus)
2015 compensation
Base salary: $751,980 (guaranteed)
Cap number: $1,659,898
Cash value: $751,980 (base salary)
2016 compensation
Base salary: $1,083,959 (guaranteed)
Cap number: $1,991,877
Cash value: $1,083,959 (base salary)
2017 compensation
Base salary: $1 million (non-guaranteed)
Roster bonus: $415,939 (non-guaranteed)
Cap number: $2,323,857
Cash value: $1,415,939
Quick-hits: There aren't many bells and whistles to Easley's deal, as has proven to be the case with rookie contracts under the collective bargaining agreement. Based on where he was drafted, this deal aligns with other players in terms of guaranteed money. While players drafted further up the board have had their entire contract guaranteed, Easley falls into the range where players have just their first three years guaranteed. Because of our limited exposure to him this offseason, we look forward to seeing more of Easley in camp.