George Karlaftis - salary, contract & career earnings
George Karlaftis is a 23-year-old defensive end who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. He has been in the league for three years after being drafted in the first round at the 30th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. A product of Purdue University, Karlaftis hails from the United States and is represented by agents Joel Segal and Justin VanFulpen of WME Sports. George Karlaftis' career earnings are $11,935,474.
Current contract
5 rows4 seasons · best was 2022 on $6,565,344 · $11,935,474 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs | 21 | $705,000 | $5,860,344$5.9m | $6,565,344$6.6m | $6,565,344$6.6m |
| 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs | 22 | $1,247,522 | - | $1,247,522 | $7,812,866$7.8m |
| 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs | 23 | $1,790,043$1.8m | - | $1,790,043$1.8m | $9,602,909$9.6m |
| 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs | 24 | $2,332,565$2.3m | - | $2,332,565$2.3m | $11,935,474$11.9m |
| 2026 | Kansas City Chiefs | 25 | - | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs | 21 | $705,000 | $5,860,344$5.9m | $6,565,344$6.6m | $6,565,344$6.6m |
| 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs | 22 | $1,247,522 | - | $1,247,522 | $7,812,866$7.8m |
| 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs | 23 | $1,790,043$1.8m | - | $1,790,043$1.8m | $9,602,909$9.6m |
| 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs | 24 | $2,332,565$2.3m | - | $2,332,565$2.3m | - |
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Number 723 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $11,935,474 of it. 49.1% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was money a club had already handed over and could not take back.
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Frequently asked questions
What is George Karlaftis' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. George Karlaftis' career earnings are $11,935,474.
What is George Karlaftis' 2025 salary?
George Karlaftis' 2025 salary is $2,332,565.
Who does George Karlaftis play for?
George Karlaftis plays for Kansas City Chiefs .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for George Karlaftis?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for George Karlaftis.