Kareem Hunt, a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, was selected by the team in the 2017 NFL Draft's third round, #86 pick. Hunt, a native of Elyria, Ohio, went to South High School in Willoughby, Ohio, where he played for the Rebels. As a junior, he rushed for 2,519 yards while scoring 39 touchdowns. His senior year saw him rush for 2,685 yards and 44 touchdowns as per Toledo Website. He then enrolled at the University of Toledo from 2013-2016. In his four years as a Rocket, he rushed for more than nearly 5,000 yards with 45 total touchdowns. He was named First-team All-MAC in his sophomore season and also in his last year at college. Hunt set the league ablaze in his rookie season with the Chiefs by rushing for 1,327 yards. This helped him not only get selected to a PFWA All-Rookie Team but also got him a nod at the Pro Bowl. However, he has not been able to replicate his rookie season performance since then. His other two notable seasons came in 2018 and 2020, where he rushed for 824 and 841 yards respectively (via Pro Football Reference). He also spent four seasons on the Cleveland Browns roster from 2019 to 2023. In 2024, he signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs beginning his second spell with the organization. As of January 2025, Hunt recorded 5,164 rushing yards, and 2,066 receiving yards with 64 total touchdowns.
Kareem Hunt Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Kareem Hunt signed a 1-year contract worth $1,210,000 with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,210,000 | N/A | $1,210,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $1,210,000 | $820,833 | $1,008,333 | ||
| 2025 (UFA) |
What are the terms of Kareem Hunt's contract?
Kareem Hunt’s deal with the Kansas City Chiefs is a simple one-year contract as mentioned by Spotrac.
What is Kareem Hunt's salary?
According to Spotrac, in 2024, Kareem Hunt is set to earn a base salary of $1.2 million. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $820k. As per the terms of Kareem Hunt’s contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, he has an average annual salary of $1.2 million.
How much does Kareem Hunt make per minute?
Kareem Hunt is set to make around $2.3 per minute during his one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
How much of Kareem Hunt’s contract is guaranteed?
Kareem Hunt’s deal has no guaranteed amount attached to it as per Spotrac.
How much is Kareem Hunt’s Career Earnings?
According to Spotrac, Hunt has career earnings of $19.4 million as of January 2025.
Kareem Hunt Contract History
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2023 - 2023 | 1 yr(s) / $350,000 | $225,000 | $1,350,000 | $725,000 | $725,000 |
| 2020 - 2022 | 2 yr(s) / $12,000,000 | N/A | $6,000,000 | $5,509,000 | $5,509,000 |
| 2020 - 2020 | 1 yr(s) / $3,259,000 | N/A | $3,259,000 | ||
| 2019 - 2019 | 1 yr(s) / $1,100,000 | N/A | $1,100,000 | ||
| 2017 - 2020 | 4 yr(s) / $3,285,722 | $775,952 | $821,431 | $775,952 | $775,952 |
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FAQ's on Kareem Hunt
A. Kareem Hunt is 29 years old as of January 2025.
A. Kareem Hunt is on the Kansas City Chiefs as of the 2024 NFL season.
A. As of the 2024 season, Kareem Hunt is no longer a free agent.
A. Kareem Hunt is 5 ft 11 in tall or 1.80 metres.
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