Christian Watson's Contract

Last Modified Nov 18, 2024 11:17 GMT
Christian Watson Contract
Christian Watson

Christian Jutus Watson, popularly known as Christian Watson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers as of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Packers selected him with the 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The 6 ft 4 in wideout attended Henry B. Plant High School before enrolling at North Dakota State University. After getting redshirted by Bison in his true freshman season in 2017, Watson played 52 games in the next 4 years. The 4-time FCS national champion and twice First-Team All-MVFC (Missouri Valley Football Conference) finished with more than 2100 receiving yards while also accumulating 392 yards on the ground during his time in North Dakota.

The Phoenix native’s rookie season with the Packers went well. His 611 yards were tied with Jahan Dotson for most receiving yards while his nine TDs were tied with Kenneth Walker for most total touchdowns among all rookies. Watson’s sophomore season in 2023 saw a dip in his production mainly due to a hamstring injury which lingered throughout the season and saw him miss action in a total of 8 games. His first-ever postseason appearance in 2023 was also one to forget as he was only able to amass 20 yards in two games.

Christian Watson Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Christian Watson signed his rookie contract of four years with the Green Bay Packers worth $9,241,033 in July 2022. The contract runs through the 2025 season.

The details of the contract are provided below:

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
4 yr(s) / $9,241,033$3,900,752$2,310,258$6,720,893$6,720,893

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2022$705,000$3,900,752$1,680,188$6,720,893$4,605,752
2023$1,125,047 $2,100,235$5,745,705$1,125,047
2024$1,545,094 $2,520,282$3,645,407$1,545,094
2025$1,965,141 $2,940,329$1,125,188$1,965,141

Christian Watson Salary

As per the terms of Christian Watson’s contract with the Green Bay Packers, he has an average annual salary of $2.3 million. In 2024, Watson is set to earn a base salary of $1.54 million. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $2.5 million and a dead cap value of $3.6 million.

How much does Christian Watson make per minute?

Christian Watson makes $4.4 per minute in his four-year rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers.

Christian Watson's Career Earnings

As of November 2024, Watson has earned approximately $7,275,893 in his career earnings.

How much of Christian Watson’s Contract is guaranteed?

Christian Watson’s rookie deal guarantees him $6.7 million out of the whole $9.2 million mentioned in his contract with the Packers.

What are the terms of Christian Watson's contract?

Watson’s deal with the Packers included a $3.9 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $6.7 million at the signing, according to Spotrac. His signing proration is spread over four years at around $975k annually.

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FAQ's on Christian Watson

A. Christian Watson was born on May 12, 1999.

A. Tim and Christa Watson are Christian Watson’s parents.

 A. Christian Watson wears the number #9 for the Green Bay Packers.

A. Christian Watson stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m).

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