Lavonte Lamar David is a professional American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. The Buccaneers selected David as the 58th pick in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. In his 12 years of NFL career, he has made 181 appearances and combined for 1,480 total and 1,035 solo tackles. He is a one-time Super Bowl (LV) champion and a one-time Pro Bowl nominee in 2015.
Going to Northwestern High School, they ended each year undefeated and won back-to-back state championships in 2006 and 2007. USA Today ranked Northwestern as the top team in the nation in 2007. He committed to the Fort Scott Community College in 2008. In his rookie year, David combined for 98 tackles. He went through an undefeated season, before losing in the championship game in 2009. He transferred to the University of Nebraska starting his junior year in 2010. He posted 152 tackles, setting a single-season record that year. David won the inaugural Butkus-Fitzgerald Big Ten Linebacker of the Year and was named to First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Ten in 2011.
Lavonte David Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, David signed a one-year extension contract with the Buccaneers valued at $8.5 million in March 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $4,500,000, a guaranteed amount of $8,500,000, and an average annual salary of $8,500,000.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s)/ $8,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | YEARLY CASH | DEAD CAP |
| 2024 | 34 | $4,000,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 |
| 2025 | 35 | UFA | - | - |
How much is Lavonte David getting paid?
According to his one-year contract, David will receive an average annual salary of $8,500,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $4,000,000 in 2024, with a cap hit of $8,500,000 and a dead cap value of $8,500,000 as well.
How much of Lavonte David’s contract is guaranteed?
Lavonte David is guaranteed $8.5 million of his contract, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Lavonte David’s contract?
David's contract includes Playing Time incentives as well as Improvement incentives:
- $250,00 each for - 65% Regular Season Snaps +- Top 10 in Points Allowed + Improvement in Net Yards per Passing Play, Net Yards, Recovery/Return TDs- Top 10 in Net Yards
His contract includes Playoff Incentives which are:
- 65% Regular Season Snaps
- Team Improvement in Net Yards per Passing Play, Net Yards or Recovery/Return TDs
- $250,000 per Playoff Game Active (max $1M)
Lavonte David Career Earnings
Lavonte David has a total career earnings of $94,447,757 through 2024, according to Spotrac.
Lavonte David Contract History
(2012-2015) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lavonte David and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a four-year, $3.59 million rookie contract, that included a $964k signing bonus, a $1.3 million guarantee, and a $899k average salary annually.
(2015-2020) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lavonte David and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a five-year, $50.25 million contract, that included a $25.5 million guarantee and an average salary of $10 million.
(2021-2022) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Lavonte David agreed to a two-year, $25 million contract, that included a $20 million guarantee and an average salary of $12.5 million.
(2023-2023) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lavonte David signed a one-year deal worth $4.5 million contract including a $3.3 million signing bonus.
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FAQs on Lavonte David
A. Lavonte David has been selected to three All-Pro teams, as of 2024.
A. Lavonte David has 1,0355 solo tackles in the NFL, as of October 2024.
A. Lavonte David attended Fort Scott Community for the first two years of his college career.
A. Lavonte David is married to Tondrea David.
