NFL
JuJu Smith-Schuster
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Kansas City Chiefs, Wide Receiver
Age: 28y-2m-8d (Nov 22, 1996)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 2 (#62 overall), 2017
Agent(s): Chafie Fields (Wasserman)
2025 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$39,225,479
2024-2024 Free Agent
JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a 1 year, $1,210,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $1,210,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,210,000
Average Salary:
$1,210,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
28 | $1,210,000 | 0.47% | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | - |
| 2025 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
28 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | 0.47% | - | |
| 2025 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
28 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2025 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $25,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,900,000
GTD at Sign:
$16,000,000
Total GTD:
$16,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2022 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,760,000
Average Salary:
$3,760,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,455,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,490,000
Total GTD:
$2,490,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$7,000,000
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2020 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,195,779
Average Salary:
$1,048,945
Signing Bonus:
$1,191,475
GTD at Sign:
$1,847,192
Total GTD:
$1,847,192
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$39,225,479
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$1,629,123 |
$1,629,123 |
|
| 2018 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$655,717 |
$2,284,840 |
|
| 2019 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$846,434 |
$3,131,274 |
|
| 2020 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,037,152 |
$4,168,426 |
|
| 2021 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$12,168,426 |
|
| 2022 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$9,200,000 |
$21,368,426 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 27 |
|
Injured
|
$9,647,053 |
$31,015,479 |
|
| 2024 | 28 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$7,000,000 $1,210,000 |
$38,015,479 $39,225,479 |
|
| Total |
$39,225,479 |
$38,015,479 $39,225,479 |
||||
| Total |
$39,225,479 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$3,976,951 | $8,191,475 | - | - | - | - | $12,168,426 |
| 2 |
|
$2,245,000 | $1,455,000 | $960,000 | - | $250,000 | $5,500,000 | $10,410,000 |
| 2 |
|
$8,100,000 | $7,900,000 | - | - | - | - | $16,647,053 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
21 |
$437,648
|
$1,191,475 |
$1,629,123 |
$1,629,123 |
|||||
| 2018 |
|
22 |
$655,717
|
$655,717 |
$2,284,840 |
||||||
| 2019 |
|
23 |
$846,434
|
$846,434 |
$3,131,274 |
||||||
| 2020 |
|
24 |
$1,037,152
|
$1,037,152 |
$4,168,426 |
||||||
| 2021 |
|
25 |
$1,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$8,000,000 |
$12,168,426 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
26 |
$1,035,000
|
$1,455,000 |
$960,000 |
$250,000 |
$5,500,000 |
$9,200,000 |
$21,368,426 |
||
| 2023 |
|
27 |
$1,100,000
|
$7,900,000 |
$9,647,053 |
$31,015,479 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
28 |
$7,000,000 $1,210,000
|
$7,000,000 $1,210,000 |
$38,015,479 $39,225,479 |
||||||
| Total |
$14,321,951 |
$17,546,475 |
$960,000 |
$250,000 |
$5,500,000 |
$39,225,479 |
$38,015,479 $39,225,479 |
||||
| Total |
$14,321,951 |
$17,546,475 |
$960,000 |
$250,000 |
$5,500,000 |
$39,225,479 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$3,976,951 | $8,191,475 | - | - | - | - | $12,168,426 |
| 2 |
|
$2,245,000 | $1,455,000 | $960,000 | - | $250,000 | $5,500,000 | $10,410,000 |
| 2 |
|
$8,100,000 | $7,900,000 | - | - | - | - | $16,647,053 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
NE |
17 - 18 | Ankle |
| 2021 |
PIT |
6 - 18 | Shoulder |
-
Dec 13, 2024
Fined $6,722 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Los Angeles (LAC)
-
Aug 26, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.21 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Aug 09, 2024
Released by New England (NE)
-
Oct 06, 2023
Fined $16,391 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against New York (NYJ)
-
Mar 15, 2023
Signed a 3 year $25.5 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Mar 18, 2022
Signed a 1 year $3.76 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Mar 19, 2021
Signed a 1 year $8 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Nov 02, 2020
Fined $5,000 Uniform violation (socks too low)
-
Nov 02, 2020
Fined $5,000 Uniform violation (socks too low)
-
Dec 05, 2017
Suspended 1 game for violating the league's player safety rules (blindside block and taunting against Vontaze Burfict (CIN)), forfeiting $27,353 in 2017 salary with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
May 17, 2017
Signed a 4 year $4.19 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Apr 28, 2017
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 2 (#62 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 |
|
Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Los Angeles (LAC) | $6,722 | |
| Oct 06, 2023 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against New York (NYJ) | $16,391 | |
| Nov 02, 2020 |
|
Uniform violation (socks too low) | $5,000 | |
| Fines: 3 | $28,113 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2017 |
|
Blindside Block + Taunting against Vontaze Burfict (CIN) | 1 | $27,353 |
| Suspensions: 1 | $27,353 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | 14 | 7 | 392 | 35.20 | 18 | 231 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | NE | 11 | 7 | 461 | 49.00 | 29 | 260 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | KC | 16 | 14 | 765 | 66.60 | 78 | 933 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | PIT | 5 | 5 | 222 | 68.90 | 15 | 129 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PIT | 16 | 14 | 923 | 84.10 | 97 | 831 | 9 | 3 |
| 2019 | PIT | 12 | 12 | 582 | 57.20 | 42 | 552 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | PIT | 16 | 13 | 960 | 85.90 | 111 | 1,426 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | PIT | 14 | 7 | 707 | 69.40 | 58 | 917 | 7 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,823,927
- Avg. Salary: $1,823,927
- NFL Rank: 630
- WR Rank: 69
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $1,210,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare JuJu Smith-Schuster to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Sherfield | 1 | $1,790,000 | $1,790,000 | 28 |
| Van Jefferson | 1 | $1,292,500 | $1,292,500 | 27 |
| Deandre Carter | 1 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | 31 |
| Cedrick Wilson | 2 | $5,750,000 | $2,875,000 | 28 |
| Averages | 1 | $2,508,125 | $1,789,375 | 28.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Smith-Schuster's current age (28), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $3,094,286 | $1,547,143 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Smith-Schuster statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Rec Tgt/Gm | Rec/Gm | Rec Yds/Gm | Rec TD/Gm | YAC/GM | Drops/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Trent Sherfield
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 2.15 | 1.21 | 14.79 | 0.09 | 5.73 | 0.06 | 58.75 |
|
Van Jefferson
2022-2023
|
82.35 | 3.11 | 1.57 | 20.64 | 0.11 | 2.04 | 0.14 | 59.25 |
|
Deandre Carter
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 2.12 | 1.47 | 16.97 | 0.09 | 7.97 | 0.09 | 55.90 |
|
Cedrick Wilson
2022-2023
|
88.24 | 1.87 | 1.13 | 14.40 | 0.10 | 3.73 | 0.03 | 64.90 |
| Average | 92.65 | 2.31 | 1.35 | 16.70 | 0.10 | 4.87 | 0.08 | 59.70 |
|
JuJu Smith-Schuster
2023-2024
|
73.53 | 2.92 | 1.88 | 19.64 | 0.12 | 10.08 | 0.12 | 57.45 |
| Pct Change | -20.64 | 26.41 | 39.26 | 17.60 | 20.00 | 106.98 | -50.00 | -3.77 |
| Median Prime % Change | 18.80% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 16.98% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: JuJu Smith-Schuster
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $1,823,927 | $1,823,927 |
