Kareem Hunt, hailing from Willoughby, Ohio, has had an impressive playing career in the NFL. After a successful stint in college at Toledo, where he earned First-Team All-MAC honors and showcased his talent as the MVP of the 2015 GoDaddy Bowl, Hunt was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
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As per NFL.com, Kareem Hunt has posted some impressive stats playing for the Chiefs and the Browns. Over 76 games, he has carried the ball 895 times, accumulating 4,025 rushing yards with an average of 4.5 yards per attempt. Additionally, he has recorded 26 runs of 20+ yards and 4 runs of 40+ yards. In the receiving game, he has hauled in 211 receptions for 1,806 yards, averaging 8.6 yards per catch.
Kareem was selected for Pro Bowl for the 2017 season and was the rushing yards leader in the same year. With July already in motion, Kareem Hunt is still a free agent. Fans and teams alike eagerly await the next chapter of Kareem Hunt’s career.
Kareem Hunt’s Earnings and Contracts
Kareem Hunt has thus far accumulated a net worth of $5 – 6.4 million, per Lines.com. For him, cash flows in from various sources, with the primary source being his earnings as an NFL player. Apart from this, lucrative endorsement deals also contribute to his notable net worth. As per Spotrac, throughout his six seasons in the league, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns, Hunt has amassed a total of $17,213,332 in earnings.
In 2021, Hunt signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns worth $12,000,000, with $5,509,000 guaranteed. This contract included an average annual salary of $6,000,000. It’s important to note that Hunt’s 2021 salary was fully guaranteed, along with the roster bonus.
NFL earnings aside, Hunt is more likely to have secured additional income through endorsement deals. Specific details regarding these endorsements are not available at the moment but be assured that they would have amounted to a significant sum.
Potential Landing Spots for Kareem Hunt
A player of Kareem Hunt’s talent should have no problem finding suitors for his talent. Hunt currently remains one of the top free agents available. The anticipation for his potential landing spots ahead of the 2023 regular season is building. As Cleveland Browns decided not to re-sign him, several teams are on the lookout in order to benefit from his skillset and experience.
The Carolina Panthers can benefit from Kareem Hunt. Although, they recently signed free-agent RB Miles Sanders, Hunt’s availability can be easily leveraged in the backfield. Meanwhile, by roping him in, the Denver Broncos have an opportunity to secure a solid insurance policy for the running back position, just in case Javonte Williams misses the start of the season.
Baltimore Ravens can prove to be another intriguing landing spot for Hunt. Even though they have a strong rushing attack already in place, Hunt would definitely add depth to their roster. As the 2023 regular season nears, it will be interesting to see where Hunt finally ends up.
