Aidan James O'Connell is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Raiders selected him with the 135th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. During his rookie season in 2023, he played in 11 games, starting 10 of them. He recorded over 2,200 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. Before entering the NFL, he played collegiate football at Purdue University from 2017 to 2022.
According to the official website of Purdue University, O'Connell began his career as a walk-on and played in 33 games for the Purdue Boilermakers, starting 26 of them. He was named to the All-Big Ten team twice, in 2021 and 2022. During his high school years, he attended Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, where he played both football and basketball.
Aidan O’Connell’s Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, O'Connell signed a four-year rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders valued at $$4,349,380 in May 2023. His current contract includes a signing bonus of $509,380 signing bonus, a guaranteed amount of $509,380, which is equivalent to the signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,087,345.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 year(s) / $4,349,380 | $1,087,345 | $509,380 | $509,380 | $509,380 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2023 | $750,000 | $127,345 | $877,345 | $509,380 |
| 2024 | $915,000 | $127,345 | $1,042,345 | $382,035 |
| 2025 | $1,030,000 | $127,345 | $1,157,345 | $254,690 |
| 2026 | $1,145,000 | $127,345 | $1,272,345 | $127,345 |
| 2027 | UFA |
How much is Aidan O’Connell getting paid?
As per his four-year contract with the Raiders, O’Connell will receive an average annual salary of $1,087,345. Additionally, he is set to earn a base salary of $915,000, with a cap hit of $1,042,345 and a dead cap value of $382,035 in 2024.
Aidan O’Connell’s Career Earnings
As of September 2024, O’Connell’s career earnings are approximately $2,174,380, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Aidan O’Connell ’s Contract?
O’Connell’s current contract with the Raiders is a four-year rookie deal worth $4,349,380. The contract also provides a guaranteed amount of $509,380, which he received at the time of signing.
FAQs on Aidan O’Connell
A. Aidan O’Connell is 26 years old, as of September 2024.
A. Aidan O’Connell stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meter) tall.
A. Aidan O’Connell attended Purdue University from 2017 to 2022.
A. Aidan O’Connell is married to his wife, Jael Johnson.
