Genesis Smith's contract explained
Genesis Smith is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, with a $5.4M contract that runs through 2029, averaging $1.3M a year. $848K of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $1.1M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Safety
- Age
- 21
- Total value
- $5.4M
- Average per year
- $1.3M
- Guaranteed
- $848K
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $848K
- Runs through
- 2029
- 2026 cap hit
- $1.1M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 6
- Defense
- 16 tackles, 4 passes defended, 2 interceptions
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Genesis Smith make?
Genesis Smith has a $5.4M contract, which averages $1.3M a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Genesis Smith's contract?
Genesis Smith's contract runs through the 2029 season.
How much of Genesis Smith's contract is guaranteed?
$848K of the $5.4M is guaranteed. $848K was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Genesis Smith's 2026 cap hit?
Genesis Smith counts $1.1M against the Chargers' 2026 cap.
What team does Genesis Smith play for?
Genesis Smith plays safety for the Los Angeles Chargers.
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