Jake Clifford

Jake Clifford’s 2027 cap value at the Cowboys is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $395K a season (range $320K–$470K, Estimated).

Cowboys · 2026 · Five-eighth / Halfback

15th of 29 five-eighths by estimate

Five-eighth salaries 2027 · Highest-paid NRL players 2027 · The market: who can move, who can pay

Signed through 2028.

2026 · 24 games · 1,924 minutes (80 a game) · Compared with 24 qualifying five-eighths

• Tries: 9
• Total points: 144
• Try assists: 14
• Tackles: 379
• Minutes / game: 80 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Cowboys — Cap Dramas Estimate: $420K a season (range $340K–$495K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Cowboys — Cap Dramas Estimate: $395K a season (range $320K–$470K, Estimated).
• 2028 · Cowboys — Cap Dramas Estimate: $485K a season (range $390K–$580K, Estimated). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-08-17 · 2026 NRL Signings Tracker: Big Papa calls time; Panthers extend Alamoti, McLean

Beside him on the five-eighths board

• 13th Kyle Flanagan (Dragons) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $410K a season (range $340K–$480K, Estimated).
• 14th Fletcher Sharpe (Newcastle) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $405K a season (range $325K–$485K, Estimated).
• 16th Brad Schneider (Dolphins) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $345K a season (range $250K–$440K, Estimated).
• 17th Tyran Wishart (Perth) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $330K a season (range $235K–$420K, Estimated).