Missouri-born wide receiver Jameson Williams plays for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL season. Williams was drafted by the Lions in the first round (12th pick) of the 2022 NFL Draft. Williams was also named as the finalist of the Biletnikoff Award entering the draft. Williams committed to Ohio State University before choosing to transfer to the University of Alabama in 2021.
During his tenure at Ohio State, Jameson made appearances in two Big Ten Championships and a college football playoff Sugar Bowl. Williams attended Cardinal Ritter College Prep leading them to a Class 3 state championship game. He caught 68 passes for 1,626 yards as a senior in high school. Having eight 100-yard games in high school he was also invited to the Under Armour All-America Game (via the official website of Alabama).
Jameson Williams Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Jameson Williams is still on his rookie contract with the Detroit Lions in 2022. He signed a four-year deal worth $17.4 million including a $9.8 million signing bonus in 2022.
| Contract Length | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed at Signing | Total Guaranteed | Free Agent Year |
| 4 years | $17,461,790 | $4,365,448/year | $9,879,484 | $17,461,790 | $17,461,790 | 2027 (UFA) |
| YEAR | AGE | BASE P5 SALARY | SIGNING PRORATION | ROSTER BONUS | CAP HIT | CAP % LEAGUE CAP | DEAD CAP |
| 2022 | 21 | $705,000 | $2,469,871 | - | $3,174,871 | 1.52% | $17,461,790 |
| 2023 | 22 | $893,447 | $2,469,871 | $350,000 | $3,713,318 | 1.65% | $7,409,613 |
| 2024 | 23 | $1,892,435 | $2,469,871 | $400,000 | $4,762,306 | 1.86% | $4,939,742 |
| 2025 | 24 | $2,636,153 | $2,469,871 | $450,000 | $5,556,024 | 2.03% | $2,469,871 |
How much is Jameson Williams getting paid?
According to his contract with the Detroit Lions, Jameson Williams has an average salary of $4.36 million according to Spotrac. He is set to receive a base salary of $2,636,153 and a roster bonus of $450,000 in 2025. Williams' contract carries a cap hit of $4.7 million and a dead cap value of $4.9 million.
How much does Jameson Williams make per minute?
Jameson Williams makes $8.30 per minute in his four-year tenure with the Detroit Lions.
How much of Jameson Williams' contract is guaranteed?
The whole amount mentioned in Jameson Williams’ rookie contract, $17.46 million, was guaranteed to him at signing.
Jameson Williams Career Earnings
As of January 2025, Williams has earned approximately $14,120,366 in his NFL career.
What are the terms of Jameson Williams's contract?
Jameson Williams has the whole contract guaranteed with a 5th-year option available. He also received a roster bonus on the third day of the training camp for 2023-2025 according to Spotrac.
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FAQs On Jameson Williams
A. Jameson Williams attended Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School.
A. Jameson Williams plays as the wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.
A. Jameson was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 26, 2001.
A. Jameson Williams signed a four-year contract with the Lions in 2022.
