Missouri-born defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton was signed as an undrafted agent by the Kansas City Chiefs. Wharton is a two-time Super Bowl (LVII, LVIII) winner and will enter his sixth season in 2025. In his NFL career, Wharton has recorded 114 tackles and 13.5 sacks as of January 2025 (via ESPN). Growing up in University City, Missouri, he attended Maplewood Richmond Heights High School. Wharton transferred to the University High School after spending three seasons at Maplewood. He was selected to the first-team All-Suburban Central Conference honors.
Wharton committed to his home state Missouri S&T playing for the Miners in 2016. He finished his freshman year with 19 tackles and equaled the team lead for sacks (5.5). During his college career, He was named to the Great Lakes Valley Conference's all-league team three times and was an All-Super Region 3 pick twice (via Missouri S&T website). Wharton had a successful final two seasons appearing in Don Hansen’s squad and recording 59 tackles with 7.5 sacks in the 2019 season before entering the NFL.
Tershawn Wharton Contract Breakdown
Tershawn Wharton signed a one-year contract as a free agent with the Chiefs in 2024 as per Spotrac. This deal is worth $2.7 million which included a signing bonus of $167k.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign |
| 1 yr(s) / $2,742,500 | $167,500 | $2,742,500 | $2,742,500 |
| YEAR | AGE | BASE | CAP HIT | CASH | DEAD CAP |
| 2024 | 26 | $2,575,000 | $1,292,500 | $2,742,500 | $2,742,500 |
| 2025 | 27 | UFA |
Tershawn Wharton Salary
Tershawn Wharton will receive an average salary of $2.7 million in 2024 with the Kansas City Chiefs as per Spotrac.
How much does Tershawn Wharton make per minute?
Tershawn Wharton makes around $5.2 per minute in his contract with the Chiefs.
How much of Tershawn Wharton's contract is guaranteed?
Tershawn Wharton is guaranteed the whole amount i.e. $2.74 million of his contract in 2024 according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Tershawn Wharton’s contract?
Tershawn Wharton has the total contract guaranteed as he carries a cap hit value of $1.2 million and a dead cap value of $2.7 million (via Spotrac).
Tershawn Wharton Contract History
2023 (KCC)
Tershawn Watson signed a one-year deal as a free agent in 2023 with the Chiefs. The deal was worth $2 million including a $500k signing bonus.
2020 (KCC)
Tershawn Wharton and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a three-year, $2.2 million contract that included a $5,000 signing bonus.
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FAQ's On Tershawn Wharton
A. Tershawn Wharton was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 25, 1998.
A. Tershawn Wharton has won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs.
A. Tershawn Wharton plays as a defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs.
A. Tershawn Wharton was signed as an undrafted agent by the Chiefs in 2020.
