$52.5M Justin Herbert Eclipses NBA Giant and Patrick Mahomes, Proving NFL is America’s Money Minting Machine

While younger than Patrick Mahomes in age, Justin Herbert is ahead in the money game. At just 25, Herbert stands next to the 27-year-old Kansas City Chiefs QB and the 38-year-old American basketball legend, LeBron James.

Drafted in the first round (#6 overall) in 2020 from the University of Oregon, Herbert is yet to secure a Super Bowl victory. Nonetheless, with three years of experience, he’s laying claim to one. The Chargers‘ entire team has vested their confidence in Herbert’s abilities. His name is buzzing, even rumored to potentially replace Mahomes in the second season of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ series.

Justin Herbert’s money bank

In a recent development, quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers finalized his expected rookie extension last month, netting him an average salary of $52,500,000. This off-season, the Chargers made Herbert the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, locking him in for the next seven years with a five-year $262.5 million contract extension.

However, this shift in salary dynamics puts quarterback Patrick Mahomes at an average annual income of $45,000,000 – a notable $7,500,000 less than Herbert. The NFL has solidified his position as America’s money-making machine, outshining even NBA’s legendary LeBron James, a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, whose average annual salary stands at $49,511,644. Although James surpasses Mahomes, he falls $2,988,356 short of Herbert’s earnings.

Herbert’s chances in Netflix season two?

Clearly, Herbert’s recent seasons have brought about significant positive changes. He quickly assumed the starting quarterback role in his rookie year’s second game, a departure from the experiences of Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers, who waited years for their QB1 positions. Such accomplishments couldn’t go unnoticed, leading to rumors of Herbert’s involvement in the upcoming Netflix ‘Quarterback’ series.

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However, Herbert himself has put those rumors to rest, stating on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, “I have not approached by it, but I think I’d be a little boring on the show.” He further emphasized, “I just never want to be distracted, I want to keep my focus on football and that’s the most important thing.”

Nevertheless, nothing is definitive. Just a week ago, he mentioned to Pat McAfee about his comfort with cameras from his rookie years’ experience on Hard Knocks. Yet, he hasn’t disclosed his plans.

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