Leo Chenal is an American linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, selected at the 2022 NFL Draft in the third round with the #103 pick. The Grantsburg High School alumnus was awarded the title of state Gatorade football player of the year along with the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association's small-school offensive and defensive player of the year in 2019 (via On3). After this, he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the same year.
Chenal received an honorable mention for the 2020 All-Big Ten Conference. In his junior season, he was selected as the first-team All-Big Ten and the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year. After forgoing his final year, he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 and became a two-time Super Bowl champion with wins in 2022 and 2023. According to Pro Football Reference, He has played in 51 games, having 160 tackles, five sacks and four pass deflections as of January 2025.
Leo Chenal’s Contract Breakdown
Leo Chenal and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a four-year, $5 million rookie contract that included an $849,024 signing bonus, which was also the guaranteed amount, and an average salary of $1.2 million each year, as per Spotrac.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 4 yr(s) / $5,044,908 | $1,261,227 | $849,024 | $849,024 | $849,024 | 2026/UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing | Workout | Cap Hit | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2022 | 22 | $705,000 | $212,256 | - | $917,256 | 0.44% | $849,024 |
| 2023 | 23 | $884,314 | $212,256 | $50,000 | $1,146,570 | 0.51% | $686,768 |
| 2024 | 24 | $1,163,628 | $212,256 | - | $1,375,884 | 0.54% | $424,512 |
| 2025 | 25 | $3,000,000 | $212,256 | - | $3,212,256 | 1.17% | $212,256 |
| 2026 | 26 | UFA | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is Leo Chenal getting paid?
Chenal's base salary in 2024 will be $1.1 million, with a signing bonus of $212,256, leading to a $1.3 million cap hit. There is also a dead cap of $424,512. (via Spotrac)
How much does Leo Chenal make in a minute?
Leo Chenal will earn $2.48 (approx.) per minute during the 2024 season, based on his total earnings for the 2024 season of $1.26 million.
Leo Chenal’s Career Earnings
Leo Chenal’s career earnings are $3,651,966 as of January 2025, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Leo Chenal’s contract?
Leo Chenal’s signed a four-year rookie contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, worth $5 million, with a guaranteed signing amount of $849,024.
How much of Leo Chenal’s contract is guaranteed?
Leo Chenal’s contract with the Kansas City Chiefs guaranteed $849,024, which was also the total signing bonus amount of the $5 million deal.
Leo Chenal’s Contract History
Leo Chenal’s Kansas City Chiefs contract is a rookie contract signed in 2022; thus, he has no contract history as of January 2025.
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FAQs on Leo Chenal
A. Leo Chenal's average annual salary of $1.2 million as per the four-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022.
A. Yes, Leo Chenal has played and won at the 2022 and 2023 Super Bowls.
A. Leo Chenal is the 12th oldest of the 16 siblings, including eight siblings and seven half-siblings. There are eight boys and eight girls and the oldest and youngest are separated by 27 years.
A. Leo Chenal has been in the NFL for three seasons as of January 2025.
A. Leon Chenal's 40-time was 4.53 seconds at the 2022 NFL Combine.
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