Johnny Hekker's Contract

Last Modified Mar 28, 2025 15:36 GMT
Johnny Hekker's Contract
Johnny Hekker at the Carolina Panthers v Washington Commanders game

John "Johnny" Hekker, a punter for the the Tennessee Titans, was born on February 8, 1990. He went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft and later signed with the St. Louis Rams (after 2016, the Los Angeles Rams). From 2008 to 2011, he was an Oregon State Beavers football player. He has been a four-time Pro Bowler and a four-time First-Team All-Pro. In Super Bowl LIII, he completed a 65-yard punt, which is the NFL record for the longest punt in Super Bowl history. He also punted six times for 261 yards in the Rams' 23-20 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI (2021).

Hekker has been named for the Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro four times in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017. He was also named a second-team All-Pro two times, in 2014 and 2018. Further, he was also the NFL punting yards leader in 2015 and 2016 and the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. In his 12 years in the NFL, he has played in 195 games, recording 890 punts for 41,414 punting yards (averaging 46.9). In his 13 years in the NFL, he has played in 212 games, recording 963 punts for 45,052 punting yards (averaging 46.8), as of the 2024 NFL season. In March 2025, Johnny Hekker signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.

Johnny Hekker Contract Breakdown

Johnny Hekker signed a one-year, $1,422,500 contract with the Titans, including a $167,500 signing bonus and $1,197,500 guaranteed, according to Spotrac.

Hekker's contract breakdown is as follows:

Contract TermsAvg SalarySigning BonusGTD at SignTotal GTDFree Agent
1 yr(s) / $1,422,500$1,422,500$167,500$1,197,500$1,197,5002026/ UFA
YearBase SalarySigning ProrationCap HitDead Cap
2025$1,255,000$167,500$1,197,500$1,197,500
2026UFA

How much is Johnny Hekker getting paid?

In the 2025 season, Hekker will earn a base salary of $1,255,000 and a signing bonus of $167,500, with a cap hit of $1,197,500 and a dead cap value of $1,197,500. His average annual salary is $1,422,500, as per Spotrac.

How much does Johnny Hekker make in a minute?

Hekker earns $2.71 per minute, based on his average salary of $1,422,500 and a total of 525,600 minutes per year.

Johnny Hekker Career Earnings

Johnny Hekker’s total career earnings are $31,108,629 as of March 2025, as per Spotrac.

How much of Johnny Hekker's Contract is guaranteed?

Hekker's contract provides a $1,197,500 total guaranteed as per Spotrac.

Johnny Hekker Contract History

Johnny Hekker played with the Los Angeles Rams from 2012 to 2021, and then he joined the Carolina Panthers in 2022.

TeamYearsTotal ValueAverage SalarySigning BonusGtd at SigningTotal GuaranteedFree Agent Year
Carolina Panthers (2022-2024)3$7,620,000$2,540,000N/A$4,870,000$4,870,0002025/UFA
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2019-2023)5$18,814,715$3,762,943$2,250,000$3,250,000$3,250,0002024//UFA
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2017-2022)6$21,000,000$3,500,000$2,475,000$4,250,000$6,250,0002023//UFA
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2015-2020)6$18,000,000$3,000,000$757,755$2,979,979$7,379,9792021//UFA
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2012-2014)3$1,450,000$483,333$10,000-$10,0002015//RFA

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FAQs on Johnny Hekker

A. Johnny Hekker was selected for the 2010s Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team.

A. Johnny Hekker stands 6 feet 5 inches, or 196 cm, tall and weighs 225 pounds, or 102 kg.

A. Johnny Hekker is 35 years old as of March 2025. He was born in February 8, 1990.

A. Johnny Hekker went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft; however, he was later signed by the St. Louis Rams.

A. Johnny Hekker's Super Bowl record is for the longest punt, 65 yards, in the 2021 Super Bowl (LIII), which the Los Angeles Rams.

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