KaVontae Lamon Turpin is a professional American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Dallas Cowboys, as of the 2024 NFL season. During the 2019 NFL Draft, Turpin went undrafted and was signed by the Cowboys in 2022. During the 2022 NFL season, he recorded one reception for nine yards, 508 kick return yards, and 303 punt return yards. Notably, he earned his first Po Bowl selection in 2022. In September 2023, he scored his first NFL touchdown against the New York Giants. He finished the 2023 season with 12 receptions for 127 yards and three receiving touchdowns. He also recorded 110 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
Turpin played collegiate football at Texas Christian University (TCU). According to TCU's official website, Turpin earned the Honorable Mention All-Big 12 in 2015, 2016, and Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017. In 2017, Turpin was also named a First-Team All-Big 12 selection as an all-purpose player and earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors as a wide receiver. He grew up playing football at Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana.
KaVontae Turpin Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Turpin signed a three-year contract with the Cowboys valued at $2.56 million in July 2022. His contract includes an average annual salary of $853,333 with no signing bonuses and guaranteed amount.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $2,560,000 | $853,333 | NA | NA | NA |
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2022 | $705,000 | $705,000 | - |
| 2023 | $870,000 | $870,000 | - |
| 2024 | $985,000 | $985,000 | - |
| 2025 | RFA |
How Much is KaVontae Turpin Getting Paid?
According to his three-year contract, Turpin will receive an average annual salary of $853,333. Moreover, he is set to earn a base salary of $985,000, with a cap hit of $985,000 in 2024.
KaVontae Turpin Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Turpin has earned $2,560,000 in his NFL career earnings.
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FAQs on KaVontae Turpin
A. KaVontae Turpin is 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall and he weighs around 69 kg or 153 pounds.
A. KaVontae Turpin is 28 years old, as of November 2024.
A. KaVontae Turpin recorded 12 receptions during the 2023 season.
A. KaVontae Turpin ran the 40-yard dash in 4.50 seconds at his Pro day in 2019.
