Nolan Smith Jr. is an American Football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. The 6-foot-2 linebacker’s pro career started after the Philadelphia Eagles took him in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft with the 30th overall pick. The 24-year-old (as of February 2025) Georgia native is in his second year as of the 2024 NFL season. While Smith appeared in all 17 games during his rookie campaign, he did not feature as a starter in a single one of them, as per Pro Football Reference. As recorded by Pro Football Reference, the former Bulldog got the nod as a starter in 10 out of 16 games he played in the 2024 NFL season.
Revisiting his early years, Smith attended IMG Academy in high school and also went to Calvary Day School in his hometown Savannah, Georgia. After completing his secondary education, Smith committed to the University of Georgia where he played for the Bulldogs from 2019 to 2022.
Nolan Smith Jr. Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Nolan Smith signed his 4-year rookie contract worth $11.99 million with the Philadelphia Eagles on May 22, 2023, as per Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $11,992,409 | $5,721,752 | $2,998,102 | $11,992,409 | $11,992,409 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $750,000 | $1,430,438 | $2,180,438 | $11,992,409 | $6,471,752 |
| 2024 | $1,295,109 | $1,430,438 | $2,725,547 | $9,811,970 | $1,295,109 |
| 2025 | $1,840,219 | $1,430,438 | $3,270,657 | $7,086,423 | $1,840,219 |
| 2026 | 2,385,328 | $1,430,438 | $3,815,766 | $3,815,766 | $2,385,328 |
What are the terms of Nolan Smith Jr.'s contract?
Nolan’s deal included a $5.7 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $11.99 million at the time of signing. His signing proration is spread over four years at around $1.4 million from 2023 onwards until 2026 (via Spotrac).
Nolan Smith Jr. Salary
In 2024, Nolan’s base salary is $1.29 million. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $2.7 million and a dead cap value of $9.8 million. As per the terms of Nolan Smith’s current contract, he has an average annual salary of $2.99 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Nolan Smith Jr. make per minute?
If Nolan Smith's contract worth $11.99 million over 4 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Smith makes around $5.7 per minute.
How much of Nolan Smith Jr’s contract is guaranteed?
Nolan Smith’s deal guarantees him the whole $11.99 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Nolan Smith Jr.'s Career Earnings
Nolan Smith has amassed $7.7 million in his career as per Spotrac.
FAQs on Nolan Smith Jr.
A. Nolan Smith Jr. is 24 years old as of February 2025.
A. Nolan Smith Jr. plays as a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles.
A. Nolan Smith Jr. attended the University of Georgia.
A. As of February 2025, Nolan Smith has 7.5 sacks in his pro career (via Pro Football Reference).
