

For Detroit Lions‘ Jahmyr Gibbs, his skills are not circumscribed to the NFL fields! Combining his business and football caliber, he is a rising star who transitioned from the University of Alabama to the NFL in 2023. Being selected 12th overall, he has become the dual-threat weapon for the Lions, proving himself through his top-notch stats.
Gibbs also noted, “I was shocked to be selected at No. 12 since RBs don’t usually get picked that high.” As he greatly values football, remarking, “Football allows me to be myself,” he continues to push himself through. And, with this mindset, he is also building a solid financial foundation.
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What is Jahmyr Gibbs’ net worth?
Currently, Jahmyr Gibbs’s net worth amounts to $8 million, which is primarily accumulated from his rookie contract with the Lions. But, he has not limited his earning spectrum to the football fields. Equally, Gibbs has also channelised his business acumen to secure multiple endorsement deals with brands like Caktus AI, and Leaf Trading Cards. He also carried forward his pre-NFL partnerships with Nike, Ashley Furniture, and Party City, allowing his NIL valuation to reach $741,000 before he entered the NFL.

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With his four-year contract deal amounting to $17,845,130, supplemented by a $9,978,276 signing bonus, indeed Gibbs has built a solid financial health. On joining the NFL with the Detroit Lions, he had stated, “It feels good to get it over with and to be somewhere that I wanted to be.” And, now making the most of the opportunity, he is fully focused on building his empire right from the start.
What is Jahmyr’ salary?
Under his current four-year rookie contract, Jahmyr Gibbs’ average annual salary each year is fixed at $4,461,283. And the compensation he receives makes him one of the best paid young running backs. Last year, his earnings not only included a base salary of $915,000, but it came with a roster bonus of $646,143. Thus, his annual cash payout was amounting at $1,561,143. With his cap hit in 2024 stands at $4,055,712, it is 1.58% of Lions’ cumulative salary cap.

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 11: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions runs up the field in the second quarter of a preseason game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on August 11, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
Moreover, this year, his cash flow will rise to $13.4 million, as compared to his earnings of $8.9 million last year. And, it is expected to rise to $17.8 million by 2026. Additionally, his contract also includes performance bonuses, which further amplifies his salary structure.
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What is Jahmyr Gibbs’ current contract tenure?
With his rookie contract with the Detroit Lions that he signed on July 18, 2023, he is on a four-year term. Being a fully guaranteed deal with a $9,978,276 signing bonus, it has helped him gain solid stability since the start. Gibbs is represented by Todd France and Ryan Williams of Athletes First, and the given agency has indeed helped him secure the noteworthy deal.

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Under his contract, the Lions will exercise control of Gibbs’s professional journey through the 2026 season. Post this, he will be an unrestricted free agent in 2027. And, given that he has contributed to the offensive domain phenomenally since the start, with 1,400 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns in 2024 itself, the Lions’ are indeed quite pleased with his on-field performances. And, it may push Gibbs to earn more lucrative deals in the future.
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