Junior Colson - salary, contract & career earnings
Junior Colson is a 21-year-old inside linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers. He hails from the United States and played college football at the University of Michigan. He was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, being the 69th overall pick. His agent is Patrick Collins, who represents him through CAA Football. Junior Colson's career earnings are $4,410,141.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $4,410,141 · $1,616,865 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Los Angeles Chargers | 22 | $795,000 | $1,203,276 | $1,998,276$2.0m | $1,998,276$2.0m |
| 2025 | Los Angeles Chargers | 23 | $1,068,955 | - | $1,068,955 | $3,067,231$3.1m |
| 2026 | Los Angeles Chargers | 24 | $1,342,910$1.3m | - | $1,342,910$1.3m | $4,410,141$4.4m |
| 2027 | Los Angeles Chargers | 25 | $1,616,865$1.6m | - | $1,616,865$1.6m | $6,027,006$6.0m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Los Angeles Chargers | 22 | $795,000 | $1,203,276 | $1,998,276$2.0m | $1,998,276$2.0m |
| 2025 | Los Angeles Chargers | 23 | $1,068,955 | - | $1,068,955 | - |
| 2026 | Los Angeles Chargers | 24 | $1,342,910$1.3m | - | $1,342,910$1.3m | - |
| 2027 | Los Angeles Chargers | 25 | $1,616,865$1.6m | - | $1,616,865$1.6m | - |
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Number 1208 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $4,410,141 of it. 20.0% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released. A further $1,616,865 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Junior Colson's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Junior Colson's career earnings are $4,410,141.
What is Junior Colson's 2026 salary?
Junior Colson's 2026 salary is $1,342,910.
Who does Junior Colson play for?
Junior Colson plays for Los Angeles Chargers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Junior Colson?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Junior Colson.