Alvin 'Bud' Dupree Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers as of the 2024 NFL season. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him as the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Dupree appeared in 16 games in his rookie year, with five starts and 26 combined tackles. Dupree became a starter in his third season, as he combined for 40 tackles in 15 starts.
His career-high numbers came in the 2019 season. Dupree made 16 regular season starts with 68 total and 49 solo tackles recorded. After six seasons with the Steelers, Dupree signed a five-year $82.5 million deal with the Tennessee Titans in 2021. In his two years with the Titans, he registered 35 tackles in 22 appearances. Dupree made a move to the Atlanta Falcons in 2023, as he recorded 39 tackles and 6.5 sacks that season. Growing up, Dupree studied for three years at Wilkinson County High School in Irwington, Georgia. Dupree was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and eventually committed to play collegiate football at the University of Kentucky in 2011. During his time there, he earned Second-team All-SEC honors in 2013 and was named First-team All-SEC in 2014.
Bud Dupree Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Dupree signed a two-year contract with the Chargers valued at $6 million in May 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $1,280,000, a guaranteed amount of $2,745,000, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2year(s)/ $6,000,000 | $1,280,000 | $3,000,000 | $2,745,000 | $2,745,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 31 | $1,465,000 | $640,000 | - | $2,360,000 | $2,475,000 |
| 2025 | 32 | $1,995,000 | $640,000 | $750,000 | $3,640,000 | $640,000 |
| 2026 | 33 | UFA | - | - | - | - |
How much is Bud Dupree getting paid?
According to his two-year contract, Dupree will receive an average annual salary of $3,000,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $1,465,000 with a cap hit of $$2,360,000 and a dead cap value of $2,475,000 in 2024.
How much of Bud Dupree’s contract is guaranteed?
Dupree’s contract offers him $2,745,000 guaranteed money.
What are the terms of Bud Dupree’s contract?
Dupree’s $2,745,000 guaranteed amount was given to him at the time of his signing. He receives per-game active bonus of $15,000 and has a 2025 Roster bonus of $750,000.
Bud Dupree Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Dupree has career earnings of $75.5 million as of October 2024.
Bud Dupree Contract History
Pittsburgh Steelers (2015-2019)
Pittsburgh Steelers and Dupree signed a four-year rookie contract worth $9.2 million. This included a $4.9 million signing bonus and guaranteed money of $8.6 million at the time of his signing. He had an average annual salary of $2.3 million.
Pittsburgh Steelers (2020-2020)
The Pittsburgh Steelers offered Dupree a one-year contract worth $15.8 million.
Tennessee Titans (2021-2025)
The Tennessee Titans offered Dupree a five-year contract worth $82.5 million. This included a signing bonus of $16 million and $35 million in guaranteed money.
Atlanta Falcons (2023-2023)
The Atlanta Falcons signed Dupree on a one-year deal worth $3 million in 2023. This included a signing bonus of $1.25 million.
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FAQs on Bud Dupree
A. Bud Dupree was born in Macon, Georgia on February 12, 1993.
A. Bud Dupree's parents are Sophia Stephens and Alvin Dupree.
A. Bud Dupree has a 40-yard dash time of 4.56 seconds, according to the NFL.
A. Bud Dupree stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall.
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