Sports News Report
League: NFLSport: FootballCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori predicted to command $25.2 million contract in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori predicted to command $25.2 million contract in 2027
Summary

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is forecasted to exceed Derwin James' $25.2 million per-year contract by 2027. This prediction, made by ESPN's Bill Barnwell, comes despite Emmanwori being two years away from extension eligibility. The second-round draft pick had a strong rookie season, finishing runner-up for Defensive Rookie of the Year and contributing in the playoffs. If the prediction holds, it would mark a significant development for the market value of safeties, especially as the Seahawks manage contracts for several young stars.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Key Details
  • •Emmanwori drafted by Seahawks in 2025, won Super Bowl as a rookie.
  • •Bill Barnwell predicts Emmanwori will break the safety salary record.
  • •Emmanwori eligible for contract extension after the 2027 season.
  • •Seahawks managing multiple high-value contracts concurrently.
  • •Emmanwori finished runner-up for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Latest Updates
  • 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks receive wild Nick Emmanwori $25.2 million contract prediction 2 years early
What they're saying
"

This is a very early, and very bold prediction for the second-year Seahawks DB.

Related Teams & Leagues
Los Angeles ChargersSeattle SeahawksNFLFootball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days