Marcus Davenport is an American football defensive end for the Detroit Lions as of the 2024 NFL season. The New Orleans Saints selected him as the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. In the NFL with New Orleans Saints, Davenport recorded his first sack against the Falcons in Week 3. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team the same year. He finished the 2018 season by recording 31 tackles and 6 sacks. In 2023, Davenport suffered from a high ankle sprain injury in Week 6, while playing on a one-year contract for the Minnesota Vikings. On March 13, 2024, Davenport signed a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the Lions. He suffered a season-ending triceps injury on September 22, 2024, against the Cardinals and was placed on injured reserve.
He attended John Paul Stevens High School for his primary education. Davenport played collegiate football with UTSA from 2014-2017. As a senior in 2017, he won the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year by recording 55 tackles. He also earned First-Team All-C-USA honors in 2017 and was later inducted into the UTSA Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
Marcus Davenport Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Davenport signed a one-year contract with the Lions valued at $6.5 million in March 2024. His contract includes a guaranteed amount of $3 million and an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | N/A | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 28 | $1,210,000 | $2,297,500 | $3,507,500 | $4,595,000 |
How much is Marcus Davenport getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Davenport will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $4,595,000, with a cap hit of $3,507,500 and a dead cap value of $4,595,000 for the 2024 season. His contract states that he will earn an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
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Marcus Davenport's Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Davenport has earned approximately $40,570,483 in his NFL career earnings.
How much of Marcus Davenport’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Davenport was guaranteed $3,000,000 at signing and in total.
What are the Terms of Marcus Davenport’s Contract?
Davenport's current contract includes the following terms:
- Per Game Active Bonus: $50,000 ($850,000)
- 2025 Year automatically voids 5 days after the 2024 Super Bowl
- Playing Time Incentives (cumulative) 40%: $250,00050%: $250,00060%: $500,00070%: $500,00080%: $500,000
- Sack Incentives (cumulative)6: $500,0008: $500,00010: $500,000
- Pro Bowl: $500,000
Marcus Davenport Contract History
In 2023, Marcus Davenport signed a one-year, $13,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including an $8,500,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $8,500,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
In 2018, Marcus Davenport signed a four-year, $13,741,895 rookie contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an $8,074,105 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $3,435,474.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 year(s) / $13,741,895 | $3,435,474 | $8,074,105 | $13,741,895 | $13,741,895 |
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FAQ's On Marcus Davenport Contract
A. Marcus Davenport is 28 years old, as of November 2024.
A. Marcus Davenport attended the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College.
A. The New Orleans Saints drafted Davenport in the first round with the 14th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
A. Marcus Davenport was born on September 4, 1996.
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