Free NFL Analytics Platform — A Directory of Our Hubs
StickToTheModel is a free NFL analytics platform organized around a few core hubs. Each hub is the home for a specific category of NFL coverage — pick the one that matches what you're looking for. No signup required.
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Mock Draft Simulator — The simulator hub. 7-round NFL mock drafts with trades, AI opponents, and instant grades.
NFL GM Simulator — The GM mode hub. Manage salary cap, cuts, trades, franchise tags, and the draft for any team.
2026 Draft Prospect Hub — Big board, scouting reports, combine measurables, and team visit tracker.
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Our platform offers data-driven NFL analysis with tools for draft preparation, fantasy football, and player research. All core features are free with daily updates during the NFL season.
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Rookie Minimum Salary: NFL Definition
The league-mandated minimum base salary for first-year NFL players. For 2025, the rookie minimum is $795,000, and it increases annually under the CBA.
Full Explanation
Every NFL player, regardless of how they enter the league, must be paid at least the rookie minimum salary. This floor applies to undrafted free agents, late-round picks, and practice squad call-ups alike. The CBA sets these minimums and increases them each year to keep pace with revenue growth.
The rookie minimum differs from veteran minimums, which increase based on years of credited service. A player with zero credited seasons earns the rookie minimum, while veterans with more experience earn progressively higher minimums. This tiered system ensures that even the lowest-paid veterans are compensated fairly relative to their experience.
For salary cap purposes, players signed at the rookie minimum who have accrued enough seasons may qualify for the Veteran Salary Benefit, which charges only a portion of their salary against the cap. This incentivizes teams to sign experienced players at minimum deals without the full cap penalty, creating a win-win for cost-conscious roster building.
Category: Draft & Rookies. Part of the StickToTheModel NFL Encyclopedia.