Tershawn Wharton is an American football defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL as of March 2025. Missouri-born defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton was signed as an undrafted agent by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. Wharton is a two-time Super Bowl (LVII, LVIII) winner and will enter his sixth season in 2025 with the Panthers. In his NFL career, Wharton has recorded 114 tackles and 13.5 sacks as of March 2025 (via ESPN). Growing up in University City, Missouri, he attended Maplewood Richmond Heights High School. Wharton transferred to the University High School after spending three seasons at Maplewood. He was selected to the first-team All-Suburban Central Conference honors.
Wharton committed to his home state Missouri S&T playing for the Miners in 2016. He finished his freshman year with 19 tackles and equaled the team lead for sacks (5.5). During his college career, He was named to the Great Lakes Valley Conference's all-league team three times and was an All-Super Region 3 pick twice (via Missouri S&T website).
Tershawn Wharton Contract Breakdown
Tershawn Wharton signed a three-year contract with the Carolina Panthers in 2025, valued at $45,050,000 as per Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 3 yr(s) / $45,050,000 | $14,500,000 | $15,016,667 | $30,250,000 | $30,250,000 | 2028 / UFA |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2025 | $1,170,000 | $4,833,333 | $480,000 | $20,000 | $6,503,333 | $30,250,000 |
| 2026 | $13,450,000 | $4,833,333 | $510,000 | $90,000 | $18,883,333 | $23,716,668 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 2 YR, $30,250,000; $4,833,334 DEAD CAP | ||||||
| 2027 | $14,200,000 | $4,833,334 | $510,000 | $90,000 | $19,633,334 | $4,833,334 |
| 2028 | UFA | |||||
Tershawn Wharton Salary
Tershawn Wharton will receive an average salary of $15,016,667. Additionally, Wharton will earn a base salary of $1,170,000, a signing bonus of $14,500,000 and a workout bonus of $20,000, with a cap hit of $6,503,333 and a dead cap value of $30,250,000 in 2025. (via Spotrac)
How much does Tershawn Wharton make per minute?
Tershawn Wharton makes around $28.57 per minute in his contract with the Panthers.
How much of Tershawn Wharton's contract is guaranteed?
Tershawn Wharton is guaranteed $30,250,000 of his contract according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Tershawn Wharton’s contract?
Tershawn Wharton's contract includes $30.25 million guaranteed, which includes the signing bonus, 2025 compensation, and 2026 compensation. Additionally, the player will earn a per-game active bonus of $30,000, amounting to a maximum of $510,000 if available for all games. Furthermore, the contract features annual incentives worth up to $3 million. (via Spotrac)
Tershawn Wharton Contract History
2024 (KCC)
Wharton signed a one-year contract as a free agent with the Chiefs in 2024 as per Spotrac. This deal is worth $2.7 million which included a signing bonus of $167k.
2023 (KCC)
Tershawn Watson signed a one-year deal as a free agent in 2023 with the Chiefs. The deal was worth $2 million including a $500k signing bonus.
2020 (KCC)
Tershawn Wharton and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a three-year, $2.2 million contract that included a $5,000 signing bonus.
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FAQ's On Tershawn Wharton
A. Tershawn Wharton was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 25, 1998.
A. Tershawn Wharton has won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs.
A. Tershawn Wharton plays as a defensive tackle in the NFL.
A. Tershawn Wharton was signed as an undrafted agent by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020.
