Dallas Cowboys' UDFA salaries and bonus money revealed

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing in a collection of interesting talent from the undrafted free-agent market.

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden high-fives wide receiver Tez Johnson as he scores a touchdown against Boise State. / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

After a successful haul during the 2025 NFL Draft a week ago, the Dallas Cowboys signed a host of undrafted free agent talent to the roster in an attempt to find a diamond in the rough.

Among that group were some particularly interesting names, such as Oregon receiver Traeshon Holden, Syracuse defenders Alijah Clark and Justin Barron, and Texas Tech receiver Josh Kelly, among others.

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Now, according to ESPN Cowboys insider Todd Archer, the contract details, including guarantees and bonus money for their undrafted free agents have been revealed, with some surprises included.

Syracuse Orange defensive back Alijah Clark intercepts the ball against Washington State receiver Branden Ganashamoorthy. / Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images

Among the group, the Cowboys' highest-paid undrafted prospect is Clark, who will earn a $25,000 bonus and a $234,000 guaranteed salary. Similarly, Barron will earn a $20,000 bonus as well as the same guarantee as his former teammate.

As Archer points out, the $234,000 number is the number a player would earn if they made a practice squad this season.

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Holden is the lone undrafted free agent signing who will not make any guaranteed money and will earn just a mere $3,000 bonus.

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden celebrates after a touchdown in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Holden wasn't exactly a star at Oregon in terms of production but was one of the more talented receivers in college football over the last couple of seasons. In 2023, Holden made 37 catches for 452 yards and five scores. After a brief dismissal from the team ahead of the 2024 season, Holden rebounded, making 45 catches for 718 yards and five scores in 2024.

Now, he has an opportunity to prove himself in a situation where there is a need on the roster.

"They didn’t draft a guy," Holden told reporters after his signing. "I feel like I was one of the best receivers, and now I get to show everybody that I am."

Elsewhere, Eastern Kentucky defensive back Mike Smith will earn a $15,000 bonus and a $175,000 guarantee, while Auburn tight end Rivaldo Fairweather will earn a $15,000 bonus and $150,000 guaranteed.

Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather scores a touchdown as Auburn Tigers take on New Mexico Lobos. / Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress will also earn a $10,000 bonus and a $125,000 guarantee, while Virginia tight end Tyler Neville will make the same bonus, as well as a $100,000 guarantee.

Finally, Texas Tech receiver Josh Kelly will make a $7,500 bonus and a $60,000 guarantee, and Stephen F. Austin defensive back Bruce Harmon will earn a $5,000 bonus and a $35,000 guarantee.

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