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Sheldon Rankins is 32 years old, born April 2, 1994. Rankins is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) and 304 lb (138 kg). Rankins plays defensive tackle for the Houston Texans (as of November 3, 2026). Rankins's 2026 salary is $9,000,000, under a contract through 2028. Rankins was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2016, round 1, pick 12, out of Louisville.
Sheldon Rankins at a glance
- Age32 born April 2, 1994
- Height6 ft 2 in 188 cm
- Weight304 lb 138 kg
- Experience11th season debut 2016
- CollegeLouisville
- 2026 salary$9 million contract through 2028
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Recent form
Sheldon Rankins stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | vs Giants | L 21–27 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | at Jaguars | W 34–31 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | at Titans | W 26–3 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Cowboys | L 30–34 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | at Colts | L 17–19 | 3 | 1 |
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Contract
Sheldon Rankins contract
- 2026 salary$9 million + $500,000 bonus
- Signed through2028
- WithHouston Texans
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8 million | – |
| 2017 | $1 million | – |
| 2018 | $1.6 million | – |
| 2019 | $2.2 million | – |
| 2020 | $7.7 million | – |
| 2021 | $5.5 million | – |
| 2022 | $5.5 million | – |
| 2023 | $9.8 million | – |
| 2024 | $14 million | – |
| 2025 | $5.3 million | – |
| 2026 | $9 million | $500,000 |
Career
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Sheldon Rankins is on the Houston Texans, coached by DeMeco Ryans.
- BornApril 2, 1994, Covington, GA, USA
- Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight304 lb (138 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2016, round 1, pick 12
- Drafted byNew Orleans Saints
- Debut2016
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