Allen Lazard, a wide receiver for the New York Jets since March 2023, originally went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft. After which he played on the practice squads of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Green Bay Packers. The next season, the Packers promoted him to the active roster. He achieved his career high with the Packers in 2022, starting 15 games and recording 60 receptions for 788 receiving yards. Lazard participated in 78 NFL games during his seven seasons, starting 59 of them and hauling in 222 receptions for 2,959 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns as of December 7, 2024.
Lazard was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 11, 1995. He was named to the USA Today All-American team and was a three-time All-State pick while attending Urbandale High School. Further, he was selected the Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 and the Offensive Player of the Year in 2013 by the Des Moines Register. After graduating from high school, he was a highly regarded recruit who attended Iowa State University from 2014 to 2017. He participated in 48 games throughout his four years of college, hauling in 241 receptions for 3,360 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns.
Allen Lazard Contract Breakdown
Allen Lazard agreed to a four-year, $44 million contract with the New York Jets, which included an average yearly salary of $11 million, a $22 million guaranteed bonus, and a $10.9 million signing bonus, as per Spotrac.
Lazard's contract breakdown is as follows:
| Contract Terms | Avg Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Signing | Total Guaranteed | Free Agent |
| 4 yr(s) / $44,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $10,920,000 | $22,000,000 | $22,000,000 | 2027 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2023 | 28 | Active | $1,080,000 | $2,184,000 | $3,264,000 | 1.45% | $22,000,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Active | $10,000,000 | $2,184,000 | $12,184,000 | 4.77% | $18,736,000 |
| Potential Out: 2025, 2 Year, $22,000,000; $6,552,000 Dead Cap | |||||||
| 2025 | 30 | Active | $11,000,000 | $2,184,000 | $13,184,000 | 4.82% | $6,552,000 |
| 2026 | 31 | Active | $11,000,000 | $2,184,000 | $13,184,000 | 4.51% | $4,368,000 |
| 2027 | 32 | Void | - | $2,184,000 | $2,184,000 | 0.70% | $2,184,000 |
How much is Allen Lazard getting paid?
In the 2024 season, according to Spotrac, Lazard will earn a base salary of $10 million, a signing proration of $2.18 million with a cap hit of $12.18 million, and a dead cap of $18.73 million. Also, his average annual salary is $11 million.
How much does Allen Lazard make in a minute?
Allen Lazard earns $20.92 per minute, on the basis of an average annual salary of $11 million and the total minutes in a year of 525,600 minutes.
Allen Lazard Career Earnings
Allen Lazard’s total career earnings are $28.39 million as of December 2024, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Allen Lazard's Contract?
As per the terms of Allen Lazard's four-year contract with the New York Jets, worth $44 million, he is guaranteed a total amount of $22 million, including the signing bonus of $10.92 million, 2023's salary of $1 million and 2024's salary of $10 million. This $22 million was also guaranteed at signing.
How much of Allen Lazard's Contract is guaranteed?
Allen Lazard's contract with the Jets guarantees a total signing amount of $22 million
Allen Lazard Contract History
Allen Lazard, after being undrafted in 2018, joined the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent in April but was waived in September, joining their practice squad. In December of the same year, he joined the practice squad of the Green Bay Packers and was promoted to the active roster the following year. He played with the Packers for five seasons before joining the New York Jets in March 2023.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2018-2020)
Lazard, an undrafted free agent, agreed to a three-year, $1.71 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, which included a yearly average salary of $572,500, a $7,500 signing bonus, and a $40,000 guarantee in 2018.
Green Bay Packers
In the 2018-19 season, Lazard agreed to a $1 million, two-year contract with the Green Bay Packers, which included a $525,000 yearly average pay. He signed a new one-year deal worth $675,000 with the Packers in 2020–21. He agreed to another one-year, $3.98 million contract with the Packers in 2022 as a restricted tender.
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FAQs on Allen Lazard
A. Allen Lazard attended the Iowa State University from 2014 to 2017.
A. Allen Lazard stands 6 feet 5 inches, or 196 cm, tall.
A. Allen Lazard is 28 years old as of December 2024. He was born on December 11, 1995.
A. Allen Lazard was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was raised in Urbandale, Iowa, in the United States.
A. Allen Lazard went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, and signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent.
