Geno Smith is an American quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL as of March 2025. He was drafted by the New York Jets with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Plagued by injuries, Smith struggled to maintain his position as the starting quarterback after his first two seasons. He played for the New York Jets, New York Giants, and Los Angeles Chargers before joining the Seattle Seahawks in 2019. Smith earned his first Pro Bowl selection, was named Comeback Player of the Year and led the league in completion percentage during the 2022 season. In March 2025, he was traded to the Raiders for a 2025 third-round pick (#92), according to ESPN.
Smith, who was born in Miramar, Florida, and later attended Miramar High School, where he began playing high school football. After graduating, he attended West Virginia University and played for the West Virginia Mountaineers from 2009 to 2012. Some of his collegiate achievements include being named to the All-Big East Second Team in 2010, the All-Big East First Team in 2011, and earning MVP honors in the 2012 Orange Bowl (via official website of West Virginia University).
Geno Smith Contract Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of Geno Smith’s three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks as per Spotrac:
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $75,000,000 | N/A | $25,000,000 | $27,300,000 | $40,000,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Restructure Proration | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2023 | $1,200,000 | $8,700,000 | - | - | $200,000 | $10,100,000 | $27,500,000 |
| 2024 | $12,700,000 | $8,700,000 | $4,800,000 | - | $200,000 | $26,400,000 | $39,700,000 |
| 2025 | $14,800,000 | - | - | $16,000,000 | $200,000 | $31,000,000 | - |
| 2026 | UFA |
How much is Geno Smith getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Smith’s contract sees him earning $25,000,000 annually, on average. In 2025, he will earn a base salary of $14,800,000, a roster bonus of $16,000,000 and a workout bonus of $200,000, with a cap hit of $31,000,000.
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How much money does Geno Smith make a minute?
Smith's deal earns him $47.5 per minute.
How much of Geno Smith’s contract is guaranteed?
From the total $75 million out of his 3-year contract, the total amount guaranteed for Smith is set at $40 million as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Geno Smith’s contract?
The 3-year, $75,000,000 contract has him guaranteed a total of $40 million as per Spotrac. Geno Smith's Contract Terms are as follows:
- Guaranteed at Signing: $27.3 million (includes signing bonus + 2023 salary)
- 2024 Salary: $12.7 million (fully guaranteed on 2/16/2024; injury guaranteed at signing)
- 2024 Roster Bonus: $9.6 million (converted to signing bonus)
- 2025 Roster Bonus: $16 million (due on 3/16/2025)
- Smith earns a $2 million bonus for each category in which he surpasses his 2022 stats: 4,282 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, 69.755% completion rate, 100.874 passer rating, or 10 wins/playoff berth.
- Additional Escalator: $5 million if all five categories are exceeded in a single season
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What are the career earnings of Geno Smith?
Geno Smith has accumulated a total of $67.4 million in his career as of March 2025 (via Spotrac).
Geno Smith Contract History
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2022 - 2022 | 1 yr(s) / $3,500,000 | $500,000 | $3,500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| 2021 - 2021 | 1 yr(s) / $1,212,500 | $137,500 | $1,212,500 | $137,500 | $137,500 |
| 2020 - 2020 | 1 yr(s) / $1,187,500 | $137,500 | $1,187,500 | $137,500 | $137,500 |
| 2019 - 2019 | 1 yr(s) / $805,000 | N/A | $805,000 | ||
| 2019 - 2019 | 1 yr(s) / $895,000 | $25,000 | $895,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| 2018 - 2018 | 1 yr(s) / $1,000,000 | $200,000 | $1,000,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| 2017 - 2017 | 1 yr(s) / $1,200,000 | N/A | $1,200,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| 2013 - 2016 | 4 yr(s) / $5,019,603 | $2,030,620 | $1,254,901 | $3,068,784 | $3,068,784 |
Read More About: Geno Smith Injury History
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FAQ's on Geno Smith Contract
A: Geno Smith is 6 ft 3 in tall.
A: Geno Smith weighs around 218 lb.
A: Geno Smith is 34 years old as of March 2025.
A. Geno Smith attended West Virginia University.
