Danielle Hunter is 27 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, contract, career, personal life, and more
Danielle Hunter is an American football player for the Minnesota Vikings. He plays defensive end and was picked 88th in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Danielle Hunter Facts
| Birth Place | St. Catherine, Jamaica |
| Father’s Name | Ckeikh Ndiaye |
| Mother’s Name | Kimara Bonitto |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| College | LSU |
| Net Worth (2022) | $3 million |
| Salary (2022) | $14 million |
| Age | 27 |
| Date of Birth | October 29, 1994 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 252 lb (114 kg) |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| NFL Draft Year | 2015 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 3 / 88th Overall |
| Playing Career | 2015 – Present |
| Position | Defensive end |
| Teams | Minnesota Vikings (NFL) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | NA |
| Children | None |
| Endorsements | Polaris, Verizon, Hyundai |
| Social Media | NA |
Danielle Hunter Contract Details
| Contract: | 5 yr(s) / $72,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Signing Bonus | $15,000,000 |
| Average Salary | $14,400,000 |
| Guaranted at Sign | $14,400,000 |
| Total Guarantees | $40,000,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2024 / UFA |
Danielle Hunter is on a five-year $72 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings. He is making a lot of money as a veteran in the National Football League. His average salary is $14.4 million at the moment with talks for a contract extension due next year. Hunter’s $15 million signing bonus and $40 million of his contract fully guaranteed, easily makes this one of the most lucrative deals for a defensive player in the NFL.
This is his first contract extension after his rookie deal got over. Based on his performances, the Jamaican-born defensive end has earned such a huge pay bump. There are plenty of NFL athletes who start earning in the thousands in their first few years and then quickly jump to making millions.
Danielle Hunter Net Worth
According to various sources, Danielle Hunter is estimated to be worth around $3 million as of 2022. Of course, he could be worth more, based on his earnings in the NFL. The 27-year-old has collected over $50 million from his salaries from the Minnesota Vikings. Hunter’s biggest asset is his physical shape which he uses every year to stop opponents from putting up points on the board.
Hunter is currently earning at a rate to quickly become a 100 millionaire. But that will take time. Players need to invest their money and manage their assets to avoid going broke. Youngsters come into the league to make millions but quickly lose it because they have no idea about finances. Hunter seems to be doing well with his contracts and endorsement deals lined up with companies like Verizon, Polaris and Hyundai.
Danielle Hunter Football Career
Danielle Hunter might be a multi-millionaire athlete now but his beginnings were humble. Born in Jamaica, he moved to the United States when he was just 8. He registered 30 quarterback pressures, 11 tackles for losses, four sacks and four pass breakups on defense, while also catching four passes for 63 yards in his senior year. He was also a track & field athlete who earned a scholarship to Louisiana State University.
Hunter was a four-star recruit who started in two of his three years at LSU. In his sophomore season, he collected 57 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, five quarterback hurries and a pair of pass breakups and also helped them to the 2014 Iowa Bowl. He had a prolific college career which saw him get drafted 88th by the Vikings, in the third round.
Hunter’s athletic abilities and drive saw him as one of the hidden gems in his draft class. The Vikings let him make his first start against the Kansas City Chiefs. He drew comparisons to Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and was the youngest player in the NFL right after getting drafted.
Here are his career highlights –
- Second-team All-Pro (2018)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2018, 2019)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2015)
Danielle Hunter Personal Life
Danielle Hunter likes to live a quiet life outside of the public eye unless it is on the pitch. He is known to not even be on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
FAQs About Danielle Hunter
Danielle Hunter underwent surgery to fix a herniated disc in his neck in the 2020 season.
No. He attended three years at LSU.
Minnesota Vikings.
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