New Jersey-born football guard Quenton Emerson Nelson was drafted in the first round (6th pick) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Nelson in his rookie year with the Indianapolis Colts made it to the PFWA All-Rookie team in 2018. He's started in all 95 games he's appeared in, earning a spot into First team All-Pro thrice and Pro Bowl for six consecutive seasons. His career-high numbers came when he started 17 games playing 1,151 snaps in 2022. Nelson is one of the most efficient guards in the leagues having five seasons with 1000 or more snaps in his six years.
Nelson attended Red Bank Catholic High School was ranked 29th nationally by Rivals and 46th by Scout. He also appeared in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Nelson committed to the University of Notre Dame in 2014. In his junior year, he started all 12 games and contributed to his team averaging 417.6 yards per game. He made it to the Second Team All-American, and Sports Illustrated Second Team All-American and was also Notre Dame Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2016. Nelson would go on to captain the Notre Dame team in 2017.
Quenton Nelson Contract Breakdown
Quenton Nelson signed a four-year extension worth $80 million with the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. This included a $31 million signing bonus while $60 million of the contract is guaranteed. Nelson was guaranteed $41 million of it during the signing as he carries a cap hit value of $25.2 million and a dead cap value of $37.6 million.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4yr(s)/ $80,000,000 | $31,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $41,000,000 | $60,000,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HITANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2022 | 26 | $10,200,000 | $35,000,000 | $41,000,000 |
| 2023 | 27 | $12,200,000 | $6,000,000 | $49,800,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | $25,200,000 | $19,000,000 | $37,600,000 |
| 2025 | 29 | $22,763,059 | $16,563,059 | $12,400,000 |
| 2026 | 30 | $24,200,000 | $18,000,000 | $6,200,000 |
| 2027 | 31 | UFA |
Quenton Nelson Salary
Quenton Nelson will be earning a base salary of $19 million for the 2024 season. He receives an average salary of $20 million in his contract according to Spotrac.
How much does Quenton Nelson make per minute?
Quenton Nelson earns around $38 per minute with the Indianapolis Colts. That's like buying an Air Force pair every minute!
How much of Quenton Nelson’s contract is guaranteed?
Quenton Nelson has $60 million guarantees of his four-year contract extension with the Colts.
What are the terms of Quenton Nelson’s contract?
Quenton Nelson received the $41 million of the guaranteed amount at the time of signing. Moreover, he also had the $19 million of his 2024 season salary due before March 2023. According to his contract, Nelson will also receive a $2 million roster bonus in 2025 and 2026.
Quenton Nelson Contract History
The Indianapolis Colts offered a four-year rookie contract worth a $23.8 million to Nelson in 2018. His average salary during the time was $5.9 million and the whole contract was guaranteed and received at the time of signing.
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FAQ's on Quenton Nelson Contract
A. Quenton Nelson earns an annual average salary of $20 million with the Indianapolis Colts.
A. Quenton Nelson was drafted in the first round (27th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.
A. Quenton Nelson plays as the No. 56 for the Colts.
A. Quenton Nelson plays as a guard for the Indianapolis Colts.
