A good quarterback is worth his weight in gold. A great one? That’s priceless. Today, there may not be better field general in the NFL than Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes.
In a position of stars, Mahomes may be the NFL’s biggest. He threw for over 5,000 yards and 50 passing touchdowns in his first year as a starter and has 75 touchdown passes over the past two seasons. Oh, and he has a Super Bowl ring.
At just 26 years old, the sky is the limit for Mahomes both on- and off-the-field. He’s an effervescent presence on the field, making the type of daring throws that hold fans’ breaths for hostage.
Away from the field, Mahomes has become an increasingly noticeable presence, too. His flowing hair and distinct voice can be found on numerous billboards, print ads and television spots.
So what is Mahomes’ true value? How much has the Chiefs quarterback made over his career? And how much is he due to make in 2022?
Here’s a breakdown of Mahomes’ net worth, which includes money made in 2022 and over the course of his NFL career, plus endorsements and business dealings:
How much does Patrick Mahomes make?
Mahomes is one of the NFL’s biggest draws. He’s paid as such, too.
The 2018 NFL MVP inked a mammoth 10-year, $450 million contract in the summer of 2020, the biggest deal in NFL history.
The deal is eye-popping. Mahomes is earning an average annual value (AAV) of $45 million, among the highest figures in the league. However, as is the case with many contracts in the NFL, Mahomes’ agreement with the Chiefs has a host of quirks.
How much will Patrick Mahomes make in 2022?
For starters, Mahomes’ base salary is just $1,500,000 in 2022, according to Spotrac. That’s chump change for an NFL franchise, right?
Well, yes and no. Mahomes base salary does appear to be very low. However, it’s all in the details for Mahomes. Here’s the breakdown for Mahomes’ contract:
Contract
Mahomes is set to receive a roster bonus of $27.4 million in 2022. He also has a signing bonus of $2,000,000 due to him over the course of the season, according to Spotrac.
Mahomes will also earn an additional $550,000 for attending team workouts during the offseason.
For those of you doing the math, that means Mahomes will be making $29.45 million in 2022. Decent.
Incentives
As SN’s Joe Rivera noted back in October, Mahomes’ current deal has two incentives attached to it; he’ll earn $1.25 million if the Chiefs reach the Super Bowl and $1.25 million if he wins MVP. That means every season, Mahomes can pocket up to $2.5 million in …….