Kenneth Gainwell is an American NFL running back and kickoff returner for the Philadelphia Eagles as of the 2024 NFL season. The Eagles drafted him with the 150th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft. In his rookie year, Gainwell appeared in all 16 games, having 33 receptions for 253 yards (via Pro Football Reference). The Eagles made it to the Super Bowl LVII where he made an appearance, having four receptions in a 38-35 defeat to the Chiefs.
Growing up in Yazoo City, he attended Yazoo County High School. Gainwell played as a quarterback in high school, leading the Panthers to the Class 3A state championship game with a 14-1 record. He finished his high school career with 3,682 passing yards and 32 TDs. Gainwell committed to the University of Memphis, playing for the Tigers from 2018 to 2020. He played in all 14 games as a redshirt freshman earning an AAC Rookie of the Year and First-team All-ACC mention in 2019. In his three seasons at college, Gainwell had 2,212 all-purpose yards and 17 touchdowns according to the official website of the university (via the official website of Memphis).
Kenneth Gainwell Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Kenneth Gainwell signed a four-year rookie contract worth $3.8 million with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021. This included a signing bonus of $335,528, a guaranteed amount of $335,528 and an average annual salary of $953,882.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign |
| 4 yr(s) / $3,815,528 | $335,528 | $953,882 | $335,528 |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2021 | 22 | $743,882 | $995,528 | $995,528 | $335,528 |
| 2022 | 23 | $908,882 | $825,000 | $1,820,528 | $251,646 |
| 2023 | 24 | $1,023,882 | $940,000 | $2,760,528 | $167,764 |
| 2024 | 25 | $1,138,882 | $1,055,000 | $3,815,528 | $83,882 |
| 2025 | 26 | UFA |
Kenneth Gainwell Salary
Kenneth Gainwell receives an average salary of $953,882 with the Eagles, according to Spotrac.
How much of Kenneth Gainwell's contract is guaranteed?
Kenneth Gainwell only has his signing bonus which is $335,528 guaranteed in his rookie contract.
Kenneth Gainwell's Career Earnings
As of January 2025, Gainwell has earned approximately $3,815,528 in his career earnings.
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FAQ's On Kenneth Gainwell
A. Kenneth Gainwell has an average salary of $953k, according to his rookie contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
A. Kenneth Gainwell played as QB in high school with the Yazoo County High School.
A. Kenneth Gainwell was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on March 14, 1999.
A. Kenneth Gainwell was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
A. Kenneth Gainwell attended the University of Memphis from 2018 to 2021.
