DeVonta Smith Contract Details: Get to know about the salary of Eagles’ young WR
DeVonta Smith has marked another fruitful year with the Eagles. Let's get to know about his salary figures.
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DeVonta Smith, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League, has won numerous awards in his short but blooming career. In 2021, the Eagles selected the two-time National Championship winner and Heisman Trophy winner to play for their franchise.
The player became well known from his early years in high school to his time at the University of Alabama, where he amassed 1800 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior. Smith‘s hard work paid off when he received an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl in 2021, which he declined.
His teammates referred to him as the “Slim Reaper” because of his small frame and intense athletic abilities. Smith made further strides in the game and was selected 10th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2021 NFL draft. He was signed for a rookie contract of four years and is seen playing well for the team.
Smith had a good first season, catching 64 passes for 916 yards and scoring his first touchdown in his career on his first catch in the NFL against the Atlanta Falcons, drawing a lot of attention. He had eight receptions in the 24-8 victory over the Washington Commanders in week three, totaling 169 yards and an incredible touchdown.
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Contract details of DeVonta Smith
Devonta Smith signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles for 4 years. He signed a $20,141,390 contract that included $12,008,284 as a signing bonus, and $20,141,390 as guaranteed money. He also earns an average annual salary of $5,035,348.
Starting from 2021, when he played his first professional game, he was given a base salary of $660,000 plus a signing bonus of $3,002,071. Smith that year made yearly cash of $12,668,284. He pushed harder the next year to play for the team and was able to earn a good figure of $825,000 as his base salary in 2022.
The player was also given a roster bonus of $750,518 while maintaining a yearly cash of $1,575,518.
How much DeVonta Smith will earn in 2023?
As 2023 will mark another year in the player’s life, he is set to leave a good impact on the field. He will earn a base salary in the multiplied figure of $940,000 and a roster bonus of $1,551,036. This year, Smith will earn $2,491,036, adding more to his bounty.
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