Aaron Jones is an American Football running back for the Minnesota Vikings as of March 2025. The 5 ft 9 in back was selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers with their 182nd pick. The Georgia native has been to the Pro Bowl once (2020) in his eight seasons. In High School, he played football at Burges High School in El Paso, Texas. After finishing high school, he committed to playing college football for the UTEP Miners from 2013 to 2016 at the University of Texas at El Paso. Over his four-year tenure with the Miners, he played in 35 games, amassing over 4,114 rushing yards and 646 receiving yards while scoring 40 touchdowns (via Sports Reference).
Since entering the league in 2017, he has played at least 11 games each season through 2024. He reached 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in 2019 with 1,084 yards. His best season was in 2024, rushing for a career-high 1,138 rushing yards and catching 51 receptions. By the end of the 2024 NFL season, he had over 7,078 rushing yards and 2,484 receiving yards (via Pro Football Reference).
Aaron Jones Contract Breakdown
On Mar 09, 2025, Jones signed a two-year, $20,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings. The contract includes $8,000,000 signing bonus, $13,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000, according to Spotrac.
| Contract Terms: | Average Salary: | Signing Bonus: | GTD at Sign: | Total GTD: | Free Agent: |
| 2 yr(s) / $20,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $13,000,000 | 2027 / UFA |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2025 | Estimate | $1,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $350,000 | $150,000 | $6,000,000 | $11,500,000 |
| 2026 | Estimate | $9,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $850,000 | $150,000 | $14,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2027 | UFA |
How much is Aaron Jones getting paid?
As per the terms of Aaron Jones’ contract with the Minnesota Vikings, he has an average annual salary of $10,000,000, as per Spotrac. In 2025, Jones is set to receive a base salary of $1,500,000, a signing bonus of $8,000,000 and a workout bonus of $150,000, with a cap hit of $6,000,000 and a dead cap value of $11,500,000.
How much does Aaron Jones make per minute?
Jones is set to make approximately $19.02 per minute based on his average salary of $10,000,000.
How much of Aaron Jones’ Contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Aaron Jones' contract includes a guaranteed amount of $13,000,000, with $11,000,000 guaranteed at the time of signing.
Aaron Jones Career Earnings
As of March 2025, Jones has earned a total of $41,688,273 from his NFL contracts as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Aaron Jones' Contract?
Jones' contract includes $11 million guaranteed at signing, covering his signing bonus, 2025 salary, and $2 million of his 2026 salary, as per Spotrac. More terms of his contract are:
- Additional $2M of 2026 salary fully guarantees the 3rd league day of 2026 (injury guaranteed at signing)
- 2025 Per Game Active Bonus: $20,588 ($350,000)
- 2026 Per Game Active Bonus: $50,000 ($850,000)
- TBD: Void years may be included
Aaron Jones Contract History
According to Spotrac, Jones has signed three NFL contracts before signing the contract extension with the Vikings in 2025.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2017 - 2020 | Green Bay Packers | 4 yr(s) / $2,601,937 | $201,937 | $650,484 | $201,937 | $201,937 |
| 2021 - 2024 | Green Bay Packers | 4 yr(s) / $48,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
| 2024- 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 1 yr(s) / $7,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
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FAQs on Aaron Jones
A. Aaron Jones is 30 years old as od March 2025.
A: No, Aaron Jones does not have an NFL championship ring to his name as of September, 2024.
A. Aaron Jones is 5 ft 9 in tall.
A: Aaron Jones attended Burges High School in El Paso, Texas.
