Javon Kinlaw is a Trinidadian professional American football defensive tackle for the New York Jets as of the 2024 NFL season. The San Francisco 49ers selected Kinlaw with the 14th overall pick in the first round in the 2020 NFL Draft. Kinlaw’s NFL career began with the San Francisco 49ers in the 2020 season, where he recorded 33 total tackles and one interception. Kinlaw recorded his first career sack on quarterback Taysom Hill during the 27–13 loss against the Saints. In 2021, Kinlaw played 4 games and was placed on injured reserve in December. In the 2023 season, he played in 17 games and recorded 3.5 sacks and 25 total tackles.
He attened Goose Creek High School for his primary education, where he started playing football. Kinlaw's collegiate career began at Jones College in 2016 and transferred to the University of South Carolina in 2017. He played in all 13 games and recorded 20 total tackles during the 2017 season according to Sports Reference. During his junior season in 2018, he recorded 38 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He concluded his senior season with 35 tackles and 6 sacks, which earned him first-team All-SEC honors in 2019.
Javon Kinlaw Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Kinlaw signed a one-year contract with the Jets valued at $7.25 million in March 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $5,500,000, a guaranteed amount of $6,910,000, and an average annual salary of $7,250,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $7,250,000 | $7,250,000 | $5,500,000 | $6,910,000 | $6,910,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 | $1,410,000 | $1,100,000 | $2,850,000 | $6,910,000 |
How much is Javon Kinlaw getting paid?
According to his one-year contract, Kinlaw will receive an average annual salary of $7,250,000 as per Spotrac. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $1,410,000, with a cap hit of $2,850,000 and a dead cap value of $6,910,000 in 2024.
How much of Javon Kinlaw’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Kinlaw was guaranteed $6,910,000.
What are the Terms of Javon Kinlaw’s Contract?
Here are the Kinlaw's contract terms:
- The contract has $6.91 million guaranteed, which includes the signing bonus and the 2024 salary.
- The player can earn $20,000 for each game they are active, totaling up to $340,000 if they play every game.
- The years 2025 to 2028 will automatically end five days after the 2025 Waiver Period.
- There are incentives based on playing time and number sacks:
Javon Kinlaw's Career Earnings
As of October 2024, Kinlaw has earned approximately $22,738,692 in his career earnings.
Javon Kinlaw's Contract History
In 2020, Javon Kinlaw signed a 4-year, $15,488,692 rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an $8,824,504 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $3,872,173.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 year(s) / $15,488,692 | $3,872,173 | $8,824,504 | $15,488,692 | $15,488,692 |
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FAQs on Javon Kinlaw Contract
A. Javon Kinlaw is 27 years old, as of October 2024.
A. Javon Kinlaw attended Jones College in 2016, and then South Carolina College from 2017 to 2019.
A. Javon Kinlaw is 6 ft 5 in tall.
A. Javon Kinlaw was born on October 3, 1997.
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