Louis Rees-Zammit Contract

Last Modified Aug 12, 2024 06:04 GMT
Louis Rees-Zammit Contract
Louis Rees-Zammit (Source: Instagram/@lrzammit)

Louis Rees-Zammit was a professional Welsh rugby athlete, who has now jumped into the NFL and will most likely be seen playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024 regular season (if he makes the 53-man roster). As of early August, he is most likely to perform as a running back and kick returner for the Chiefs. He quit rugby union to train through the NFL’s program and was signed later in March 2024. Rees-Zammit played as a winger in the England Premiership and as well as for the Wales International. He began his rugby career in 2019-20 and was with the Wales U18s as well. He was called upon to the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa Squad in 2021. Rees-Zammit won the try of the Championship award as Wales won the 2021 Championship. This was Rees-Zammit’s first major trophy in his debut tournament.

Rees-Zammit was born on February 2, 2001, in Penarth, Wales. He started rugby in his youth days while attending the Cathedral School in Llandaff. He was also a member of the Cardiff Blue squad while moving to Hartpury College at 16. Rees-Zammit played his first professional rugby season with the Gloucester senior squad in 2019. He made history by becoming Gloucestee’s youngest player and scorer.

Louis Rees-Zammit Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Rees-Zammit signed a three-year deal worth $2.85 million with the Chiefs.

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
3 yr(s) / $2,850,000$20,000$950,000$250,000$250,000
YEARAGEBASE P5 SALARYSIGNING PRORATIONCAP HITDEAD CAP
202423$795,000$6,666$801,666$250,000
202524$960,000$6,666$966,666$13,334
202625$1,075,000$6,667$1,081,667$6,667
202726RFA

Louis Rees-Zammit Salary

Rees-Zammit has an average salary of $950k per season, according to Spotrac.

How much does Louis Rees-Zammit make per minute?

Rees-Zammit earns approximately $1.8 per minute according to his Chiefs contract.

How much of Louis Rees-Zammit’s contract is guaranteed?

Rees-Zammit is guaranteed $250k of his contract, which was paid at the time of his signing.

What are the terms of Louis Rees-Zammit's contract?

Rees-Zammit’s rookie contract includes a $20k signing bonus. His base salary for 2024 will be $795k along with $6.6k signing proration from 2024 till 2026. He carries a cap hit value of $800k and a dead cap value of $250k in 2024. Rees-Zammit’s contract will run through 2026.

FAQ's On Louis Rees-Zammit Contract

A. Louis Rees-Zammit was born in Penarth, Wales on February 2, 2001.

A. Louis Rees-Zammit signed a three-year contract which ends after the 2026 season with the Chiefs. 

A. Louis Rees-Zammit is 6ft 2in (1.88 m) tall. 

A. Louis Rees-Zammit receives an average salary of $950k.

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