Christian Jackson McCaffrey is an American football player for the Carolina Panthers. He plays as running back and was picked 8th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Christian McCaffrey is 25 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, contract, career, personal life, and more.
Christian McCaffrey Facts
| Birth Place | Castle Rock, Colorado |
| Father’s Name | Ed McCaffrey |
| Mother’s Name | Lisa McCaffrey |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| College | Stanford |
| Net Worth (2022) | $10 million |
| Salary (2022) | $16 million |
| Age | 25 |
| Date of Birth | June 7, 1996 |
| Height (ft) | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Draft Year | 2017 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 1 / 8th Overall |
| Playing Career | 2017 – Present |
| Position | Running back |
| Teams | Carolina Panthers (NFL) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Olivia Culpo |
| Children | None |
| Endorsements | Nike, Bose, Lowe’s, Pepsi, Nerf and USAA |
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Christian McCaffrey Contract Details
| Contract: | 4 yr(s) / $64,063,500 |
|---|---|
| Signing Bonus | $21,500,000 |
| Average Salary | $16,015,875 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $30,062,500 |
| Total Guarantees | $38,162,500 |
| Free Agent: | 2026 / UFA |
Christian McCaffrey signed a four-year $64 million contract with the Carolina Panthers after finishing his rookie deal. He received $21.5 million as a signing bonus and also had nearly half of it guaranteed ($30 million). McCaffrey quite clearly deserved the pay hike based on his performances.
He was drafted in the first round by the Panthers which automatically indicates a lucrative contract offer. The running back received an initial package of $17.2 million with Carolina, bagging $10.7 million as a signing bonus. He is due to negotiate once again in 2025.
Christian McCaffrey Net Worth
Christian McCaffrey is currently on massive wages with the Carolina Panthers. His net worth is thought to be in the region of $10-12 million. He deserves the wealth, given his draft number and performances in the NFL. He is still very young and has a long career ahead of him, barring any serious injuries.
McCaffrey will earn close to $100 million in salary once his current deal gets over in 2026. Off the field, he is also associated with massive brands like Nike, Bose, Lowe’s, Pepsi, Nerf and USAA. He is one of NFL’s most marketable athletes due to his popularity amongst fans. The man could easily surpass his peers in net worth if he continues to bank cheques like he has been. The 25-year-old has also launched “22andYou” to help frontline medical workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Christian McCaffrey Football Career
Christian McCaffrey was born to former Stanford and NFL wide receiver, Ed McCaffrey. His mother was also a Stanford soccer star. He played running back, wide receiver, cornerback, and punter in high school and broke numerous records. As a four-star recruit, he attended Stanford University and played in all 13 games as a freshman.
McCaffrey skipped the Sun Bowl game against North Carolina to prepare for the NFL draft. He was met with a lot of criticism but ultimately it proved dividends. ESPN ranked him as the second-best running back in the nation and the Panthers drafted him eighth overall on a four-year contract.
McCaffrey made his NFL debut against the San Francisco 49ers and recorded 47 rushing yards, 38 receiving yards, and a lost fumble in a 23–3 victory.
His career highlights include –
- First-team All-Pro (2019)
- Second-team All-Pro (2018)
- Pro Bowl (2019)
- Paul Hornung Award (2015)
- Jet Award (2015)
- AP College Football Player of the Year (2015)
- Consensus All-American (2015)
- Football Academic All-America of the Year (2016)
- Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year (2015)
- 2× First-team All-Pac-12 (2015, 2016)
Christian McCaffrey Personal Life
Christian McCaffrey was born to a family of athletes with his father representing the Denver Broncos from 1991 to 2003. His older brother, Max played football at Duke University and also bounced around the NFL as a wide receiver. His younger brother is a quarterback for Northern Colorado and the youngest brother is a quarterback at at Rice University.
McCaffrey has been in a relationship with Olivia Culpo since 2019.
FAQs About Christian McCaffrey
Yes. They are a couple and have been dating since 2019.
McCaffrey is one of just two running backs in the NFL.
205 lb (93 kg).
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