Taylor Decker is an American Football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions as of the 2024 NFL season. The Lions selected him with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft. The Vandalia native has only played for one franchise in his entire career to date. He was included in the honorable mention on the top 10 offensive tackle list released by ESPN in July 2024. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2016.
Decker attended Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio before pledging his loyalty to his home state college football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. He won the CFP National Championship in 2014, was a Consensus All-American in 2015, and earned Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and First-team All-Big Ten honors in 2015, after making Second-team All-Big Ten in 2014.
Taylor Decker Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Taylor Decker signed his contract of 3 years $60,000,000 with the Detroit Lions on July 29, 2024. The contract runs through the 2027 season.
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $60,000,000 | $15,740,000 | $20,000,000 | $31,830,000 | $31,830,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Restructure Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $1,210,000 | $4,648,000 | $3,900,000 | $10,958,000 | $41,630,000 | $18,210,000 |
| 2025 | $14,880,000 | $3,148,000 | $3,900,000 | $22,338,000 | $31,372,000 | $16,290,000 |
| 2026 | $14,900,000 | $3,148,000 | $21,348,000 | $9,444,000 | $18,200,000 | |
| 2027 | $17,700,000 | $3,148,000 | $24,148,000 | $6,296,000 | $21,000,000 | |
| 2028 | [Void], [UFA] | $3,148,000 | $3,148,000 | $3,148,000 |
Taylor Decker Salary
As per the terms of Taylor Decker’s contract with the Detroit Lions, he has an average annual salary of $20 million. In 2024, Taylor is set to earn a base salary of $1.2 million, a signing bonus of $15,740,000, a roster bonus of $500,000 and a workout bonus of $250,000. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $19.1 million.
How much does Taylor Decker make per minute?
Taylor Decker is set to make around $38 per minute in his four-year contract with the Detroit Lions.
Taylor Decker's Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Decker has earned approximately $85,552,175 in his career earnings.
How much of Taylor Decker’s Contract is guaranteed?
Taylor Decker’s deal guarantees him $31.8 million out of the whole $60 million mentioned in his contract with the Lions.
What are the terms of Taylor Decker's Contract?
Decker’s deal with the Lions guaranteed him $31,830,000 at signing, according to Spotrac. The contract includes additional terms:
- 2024 Per Game Active Bonus: $30,000 ($510,000)
- 2025 Per Game Active Bonus: $80,000 ($1.36M)
- 2026-2027 Per Game Active Bonus: $100,000 ($1.7M)
- 2026 Roster Bonus: $1.5M (5th league day of 2026)
- 2027 Roster Bonus: $1.5M (5th league day of 2027)
Taylor Decker Contract History
Taylor Decker has signed two contracts before signing his 3-year contract extension in 2024. Both of his previous contracts have been with the Detroit Lions.
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2016 - 2020 | 4 yr(s) / $10,966,980 | $6,175,985 | $2,741,745 | $10,966,980 | $10,966,980 |
| 2020 - 2024 | 4 yr(s) / $60,000,000 | $7,500,000 | $15,000,000 | $29,000,000 | $42,100,000 |
;'/></svg>)
FAQ's On Taylor Decker
A. Taylor Decker was born to Ron and Sheila Decker.
A. Taylor Decker plays as an offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions.
A. Taylor Decker wears jersey number #68.
