Leonard Austin Williams is an American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. The New York Jets selected him as the 6th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Throughout his NFL career, he has played for three teams: the New York Jets, the New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks. As of the end of the 2023 season, he has recorded 511 tackles, 43.5 sacks, and 1 interception. As a rookie, he earned a spot on the 2015 PFWA All-Rookie Team for his impressive performance.
At the collegiate level, Williams played football at the University of Southern California. He played for the USC Trojans from 2012 to 2014, concluding his collegiate career with a total of 218 tackles, two interceptions, and 20 sacks, according to Sports Reference. Notably, he was honored as Team MVP and was selected as an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and ESPN in 2014. Williams was born in Bakersfield, California, and attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he played high school football during his formative years.
Leonard Williams’ Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Williams signed a three-year contract with the Seahawks valued at $64.5 million in March 2024. His current contract includes a signing bonus of $24,900,000, a guaranteed amount of $43,850,000, and an average annual salary of $21,500,000.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 year(s) / $64,500,000 | $21,500,000 | $24,900,000 | $26,150,000 | $43,850,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | $1,250,000 | $8,300,000 | $850,000 | $10,400,000 | $26,150,000 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 1 YR, $27,000,000; $16,600,000 DEAD CAP | |||||
| 2025 | $20,000,000 | $8,300,000 | $850,000 | $29,150,000 | $16,600,000 |
| 2026 | $15,800,000 | $8,300,000 | $850,000 | $24,950,000 | $8,300,000 |
| 2027 | UFA | ||||
How much is Leonard Williams getting paid?
Williams will receive an average annual salary of $21,500,000 under his three-year contract. In 2024, he will earn a base salary of $1,250,000 and a signing bonus of $24,900,000, with a cap hit of $10,400,000 and a dead cap value of $26,150,000.
Leonard Williams’ Career Earnings
As of September 2024, Williams has earned approximately $139,008,445 in career earnings, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Leonard Williams’ Contract?
Williams' current contract with the Seahawks is a three-year deal worth $64,500,000. According to Spotrac, the contract includes a total guaranteed amount of $43,850,000, with $26.15 million guaranteed at signing (which covers his signing bonus and 2024 salary). Additionally, $17.7 million of his 2025 salary will become fully guaranteed five days after the 2025 Super Bowl, with that amount already guaranteed for injury. He also has a per-game active bonus of $50,000, with a maximum of $850,000.
Leonard Williams’ Contract History
New York Giants (2021-2023)
Previously, Williams signed a three-year contract extension with the Giants worth $63,000,000 in March 2021. It included a signing bonus of $22,500,000, a guaranteed amount of $45,000,000, and an average annual salary of $21,000,000.
New York Giants (2021-2021)
In March 2021, Williams was offered a one-year contract worth $19.35 million by the Giants.
New York Giants (2020-2020)
In 2020, Williams signed a one-year $16.126 million contract with the Giants.
New York Jets (2015-2019)
Williams signed a four-year rookie contract with the Jets valued at $18,630,866 in 2015. It included a signing bonus of $11,809,721, a guaranteed amount of $18,630,866, and an average annual salary of $4,657,717.
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FAQs on Leonard Williams
A. Leonard Williams is 30 years old, as of September 2024.
A. Leonard Williams stands 6 feet 5 inches or 1.96 meter tall.
A. Leonard Williams attended the University of Southern California from 2012 to 2014
A. Leonard Williams recorded an official time of 4.97 seconds to complete the 40-yard dash at the 2015 NFL Combine.
