Danielle Hunter is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans as of the 2024 NFL season. The Minnesota Vikings selected him with the 88th overall pick in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Before the Texans, Hunter spent nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, including 2020, when he did not play due to injury. Hunter had his first breakout season in 2018, where he had 72 combined tackles and 14.5 sacks. He continued to excel on the defensive side of the ball in the 2019 season and put up similar numbers to his season prior. In 2023, Hunter put up career-best numbers with a jaw-dropping 16.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 83 combined tackles, and 23 tackles for loss. Hunter was named to the Pro Bowl four times in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023 and was also named to the All-Pro Second team in 2018.
Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Louisiana State University from 2012 to 2014. According to Sports Reference, he concluded his collegiate career with a total of 142 tackles and 4.5 sacks. During his high school years, he attended Morton Ranch High School and graduated with a four-star recruit rating from Rivals.com.
Danielle Hunter’s Contract Breakdown
The Houston Texans and Danielle Hunter agreed to a two-year, $49 million contract in 2024 as per Spotrac. The deal included a $21 million signing bonus, a $48 million guarantee, and an average salary of $24.5 million annually.
| Contract Terms | Avg Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 2 yr(s) / $49,000,000 | $24,500,000 | $21,000,000 | $48,000,000 | $48,000,000 | 2026/UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing | Roster/Gm | Incentives | Cap Hit | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 30 | - | $8,000,000 | $4,200,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $13,700,000 | 5.36% | $48,000,000 |
| 2025 | 31 | - | $19,000,000 | $4,200,000 | $500,000 | - | $23,700,000 | 8.67% | $35,800,000 |
| 2026 | 32 | Void | - | $4,200,000 | - | - | $12,600,000 | 4.31% | $12,600,000 |
| 2027 | - | Void | - | $4,200,000 | - | - | $4,200,000 | 1.34% | - |
| 2028 | - | Void | - | $4,200,000 | - | - | $4,200,000 | 1.25% | - |
How much is Danielle Hunter getting paid?
Danielle Hunter's average annual salary is $24.5 million as per his contract with the Texans as per Spotrac. He will earn a base salary of $8 million in the 2024 season, $4.2 million as a signing bonus, $500,000 as a game bonus (for 17 games), and $1 million in incentives, totaling a cap hit of $13.7 million and the dead cap value of $48 million.
How much does Danielle Hunter make in a minute?
Danielle Hunter will earn $46.57 per minute in the 2024-25 NFL season, based on total minutes in a year, 525,600 minutes, divided by the an average salary of $24.5 million.
Danielle Hunter's Career Earnings
Danielle Hunter’s total career earnings are $124,364,477 as of November 2024, according to Spotrac.
Danielle Hunter’s Contract Terms
Danielle Hunter signed a two-year $49 million deal with the Houston Texans and it also comes with a few terms, such as
Hunter is guaranteed to receive $48 million (this includes a signing bonus, 2024 salary, and 2025 salary).
His Per Game Active Bonus is set at $29,411 ($500,000 in total for 17 regular season games).
Making the Pro Bowl team will get him an additional $1 million.
2026-2027 years automatically void
Danielle Hunter’s Guaranteed Contract
Danielle Hunter signed a two-year $49 million deal with the Houston Texans, out of which $48 million is guaranteed at signing, including the signing bonus of $21 million, the 2024 salary and the 2025 salary.
Danielle Hunter’s Contract History
2015-2018 (Rookie)
Initially, Danielle Hunter signed a four-rookie contract with the Minnesota Vikings in 2015, worth $2.96 million, and an average annual salary of $742,430.
2018-2023 (Rookie Extension)
Given his standout performance, the contract was extended for five more years in 2018 for $72 million, with an average annual salary of $14.4 million.
2023-2023 (Renegotiation)
In the 2023 season, he signed another extension with the Vikings, a one-year $17 million contract, and his continuous ninth season with the team, including his 2020 season, in which he did not play due to an injury.
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FAQ's on Danielle Hunter
A. Danielle Hunter was 21 years old at the time he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015.
A. Danielle Hunter's average annual salary is $24.5 million as per his 2024 contract with the Houston Texans.
A. Danielle Hunter's 40-time was 4.57 seconds at the 2015 NFL Combine.
A. Danielle Hunter has appeared in the Pro Bowl four-times in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023.
A. Danielle Hunter stands 6 feet 5 inches or 196 cm, and weighs 263 pounds or 119 kg.
