Mekhi Wingo - salary, contract & career earnings
Mekhi Wingo is a 21-year-old defensive tackle from the United States, currently playing for the Detroit Lions. He attended Louisiana State University before being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, with the 189th overall pick. His representation is managed by Michael Perrett from Priority Sports & Entertainment. Mekhi Wingo's career earnings are $3,016,800.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $3,016,800 · $1,190,000 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 | Detroit Lions | 21 | $795,000 | $186,800 | $981,800 | $981,800 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 22 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | $1,941,800$1.9m |
| 2026 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | $3,016,800$3.0m |
| 2027 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $1,190,000 | - | $1,190,000 | $4,206,800$4.2m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 21 | $795,000 | $186,800 | $981,800 | $981,800 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 22 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | - |
| 2026 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | - |
| 2027 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $1,190,000 | - | $1,190,000 | - |
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Number 1573 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $3,016,800 of it. 4.4% 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 $1,190,000 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 Mekhi Wingo's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Mekhi Wingo's career earnings are $3,016,800.
What is Mekhi Wingo's 2026 salary?
Mekhi Wingo's 2026 salary is $1,075,000.
Who does Mekhi Wingo play for?
Mekhi Wingo plays for Detroit Lions .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Mekhi Wingo?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Mekhi Wingo.