Texas-born football guard Robert Hunt was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round (39th pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. In his rookie year with the Dolphins, Hunt started 11 games playing in all 16 and recording 720 offensive snaps. The following season, he started all the games of the regular season. Hunt recorded two consecutive 1000 offensive snaps seasons with 100% of available snaps taken. In his four years at Miami Dolphins, Hunt has started 61 games and has 3,477 offensive snaps. At the end of his rookie contract, Hunt signed a five-year deal with the Carolina Panthers on March 13, 2024.
After struggling with having to relocate a few times in his childhood, Hunt started living with his aunt in Newton County. He attended Burkeville High School and earned a district selection twice. Hunt committed to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette playing for the Cajuns in 2015. He served as a member of the scout team after being redshirted in his freshman year. Hunt started all of his 13 games at left tackle the following year. His college career took off in 2018 as he was named to the All-Sun Belt Second Team. Hunt had a breakout season in 2019, as he had 6.28 yards per carry which was third most nationally as he was also ranked fourth nationally for rushing touchdowns (42). Hunt was invited to the 2020 Combine event following his successful Senior season.
Robert Hunt Contract Breakdown
Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign |
5yr(s)/ $100,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $20,000,000 | $44,000,000 |
YEAR | AGE | CAP HITANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
2024 | 28 | $6,450,000 | $27,650,000 | $27,650,000 | $44,000,000 |
2025 | 29 | $21,650,000 | $16,350,000 | $44,000,000 | $37,550,000 |
2026 | 30 | $24,300,000 | $19,000,000 | $63,000,000 | $15,900,000 |
POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 3 YR, $63,000,000; $10,600,000 DEAD CAP | |||||
2027 | 31 | $24,300,000 | $19,000,000 | $82,000,000 | $10,600,000 |
2028 | 32 | $23,300,000 | $18,000,000 | $100,000,000 | $5,300,000 |
2029 | 33 | UFA |
Robert Hunt signed a five-year contract worth $100 million with the Carolina Panthers in 2024. This includes the $26.5 million signing bonus as he carries the cap hit value of $6.45 million and a dead cap value of $44 million.
Robert Hunt Salary
Robert Hunt has an average salary of $20 million according to Spotrac.
How much does Robert Hunt make per minute?
Robert Hunt will make approximately $38 per minute according to his contract with the Carolina Panthers.
How much of Robert Hunt’s contract is guaranteed?
Robert Hunt is guaranteed $63 million of his total contract with the Panthers.
What are the terms of Robert Hunt’s contract?
Robert Hunt was presented with $44 million at the time of his signing. This included his signing bonus and the 2024 and 2025 season’s salary and workout bonuses as well. Hunt will also receive $10 million of his 2026 salary on the third league day of 2025. Moreover, a $500k workout bonus along with $8.5 million of his 2026 salary is guaranteed on the third league day of 2026.
Robert Hunt Contract History
Robert Hunt signed a four-year contract worth $8 million with the Miami Dolphins in 2020. This included a $3.4 million signing bonus as the $4.4 million was guaranteed in his contract was presented to him at his signing.
FAQ's On Robert Hunt Contract
A. Robert Hunt was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
A. Robert Hunt attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette playing for the Cajuns from 2015 to 2019.
A. Robert Hunt is 6ft 6in (1.98 m) tall.
A. Robert Hunt makes $20 million per season according to his contract with the Carolina Panthers.