Ikem Ekwonu - salary, contract & career earnings
Ikem Ekwonu is a 23-year-old left tackle for the Carolina Panthers, bringing two years of professional experience to the team. Born on October 31, 2000, in the United States, he played college football at North Carolina State. He was selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, being the sixth overall pick. Ekwonu is represented by agent Mike McCartney from VaynerSports. Ikem Ekwonu's career earnings are $27,568,050.
Current contract
5 rows4 seasons · best was 2022 on $17,934,492 · $27,568,050 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Carolina Panthers | 22 | $705,000 | $17,229,492$17.2m | - | $17,934,492$17.9m | $17,934,492$17.9m |
| 2023 | Carolina Panthers | 23 | $870,000 | - | $1,088,093 | $1,958,093$2.0m | $19,892,585$19.9m |
| 2024 | Carolina Panthers | 24 | $985,000 | - | $2,226,186$2.2m | $3,211,186$3.2m | $23,103,771$23.1m |
| 2025 | Carolina Panthers | 25 | $1,100,000 | - | $3,364,279$3.4m | $4,464,279$4.5m | $27,568,050$27.6m |
| 2026 | Carolina Panthers | 26 | - | - | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Carolina Panthers | 22 | $705,000 | $17,229,492$17.2m | $17,934,492$17.9m | $17,934,492$17.9m |
| 2023 | Carolina Panthers | 23 | $870,000 | - | $1,958,093$2.0m | $19,892,585$19.9m |
| 2024 | Carolina Panthers | 24 | $985,000 | - | $3,211,186$3.2m | $23,103,771$23.1m |
| 2025 | Carolina Panthers | 25 | $1,100,000 | - | $4,464,279$4.5m | - |
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Number 431 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $27,568,050 of it. 62.5% 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 Ikem Ekwonu's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Ikem Ekwonu's career earnings are $27,568,050.
What is Ikem Ekwonu's 2025 salary?
Ikem Ekwonu's 2025 salary is $4,464,279.
Who does Ikem Ekwonu play for?
Ikem Ekwonu plays for Carolina Panthers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Ikem Ekwonu?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for Ikem Ekwonu.