The Detroit Lions have completely turned their franchise around for the better in recent years. A big part of that turnaround has been All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who has been one of the better receivers in NFL.
The 2021 fourth-round pick out of USC has become one of the highest-paid receivers in league history.
What is St. Brown’s current salary, and how much has he made throughout his young NFL career?
What Is Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Salary?
In late April 2024, St. Brown signed a four-year, $120 million contract with the Lions. At the time, this was the largest contract given to a wide receiver in league history. The deal included a $16 million signing bonus and $77 million in guaranteed money.
Since his big deal, multiple other receivers have passed him. Major extensions were given to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown ($30 million), Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson ($35 million), and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb ($34 million). St. Brown currently sits as the fourth highest-paid receiver in the game today.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk also received a major deal, earning $30 million a year, tied with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for the fifth highest in the NFL.
Shortly after signing the contract, St. Brown posted an Instagram story with the caption: “4 more years. Let’s run it.”
“At Ford Field! It’s empty. Usually, it’s rocking. I can’t wait. I’m here — four more years,” St. Brown said in the video. “It’s up, it’s turnt. Detroit, what up doe?”
Amon Ra St. Brown just posted this to his Instagram.#Lions WR staying in Detroit for another four years after signing a massive new extension. 💰💰💰 pic.twitter.com/ufbbQ4UiUi
— Hobie (@HeyItsMeHobie) April 24, 2024
While St. Brown got some of the most money, he wasn’t the only receiver to receive a contract extension this past year. Both Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith — two first-round wide receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft class — received contract extensions this offseason, although theirs are a few million dollars behind St. Brown in average salary.
“There’s nothing easy about what he does,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said about St. Brown. “But for him, it’s routine, and it’s why he’s a great player. It’s consistency. You know exactly what you’re going to get every time, so it’s easy when you have a guy like him on your team. It’s easy to gameplan with him what you can do because you know what you’re going to get.”
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St. Brown’s contract may have outshined those of his draft classmates, but it’s hard to argue against the USC product’s production. He more than earned his long-term extension by helping Detroit reach its first Conference Championship appearance in over 30 years.
What Is St. Brown’s Net Worth and Career Earnings?
There aren’t any net-worth projections for St. Brown online. However, St. Brown has totaled $3.2 million in career earnings throughout his three-year run with the Lions.
It’s important to note that as a fourth-round pick in 2021, St. Brown and Detroit needed to reach an extension this offseason, with 2024 being the final year of his rookie contract.
Beyond his NFL contracts, St. Brown has secured endorsement deals with brands like Adidas, Betterguards, Xbox, Little Caesars, Head & Shoulders, Cane Protein, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Saber Interactive, among others.
Recently, he was also featured as one of five receivers in Netflix’s series “Receiver.”
The USC product has improved his receptions, yards, and touchdowns in each year he’s been in the league. The numbers alone put him in contention with some of the best receivers in the NFL. His 288 catches are the fourth most in the NFL through the first three seasons of a career, while his 3,588-yard total is good for eighth all-time.
While his career earnings may not seem like much to this point, the number is sure to go up as his extension with Detroit pays out over the next few years.