JuJu Smith-Schuster Net Worth

JuJu Smith-Schuster net worth is estimated at $14 million, earned primarily from his NFL contracts, bonuses, and endorsements. Smith-Schuster is a professional football wide receiver best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, where he won Super Bowl LVII in 2023.

JuJu Smith-Schuster Net Worth	$14 Million
Date of Birth	November 22, 1996
Place of Birth	Long Beach, California

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JuJu Smith-Schuster Contracts

JuJu Smith-Schuster entered the NFL in 2017 after being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2017: Signed a four-year contract worth $4.2 million, including $1.84 million guaranteed and a $1.19 million signing bonus
2021: Signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Steelers after turning down larger multi-year offers from other teams
2022: Signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs
2023: Signed a three-year deal with the New England Patriots
2024: Returned to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year contract

Through the 2025 season, Smith-Schuster has earned approximately $40 million in NFL salary alone.

Early Life

JuJu Smith-Schuster was born John Smith on November 22, 1996, in Long Beach, California. He is the second of seven children and was raised by his single mother, Sammy. At age four, he took the last name of his stepfather, Lawrence Schuster.

Smith-Schuster played youth football in Snoop Dogg’s Snoop Youth Football League before attending Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he starred as both a wide receiver and safety. He was ranked among the top wide receivers in his recruiting class.

College Career at USC

Smith-Schuster played three seasons at the University of Southern California (USC):

2014: 54 receptions, 724 yards, 5 touchdowns
2015: 89 receptions, 1,454 yards, 10 touchdowns
2016: 70 receptions, 914 yards, 10 touchdowns

He helped lead USC to victory in the Rose Bowl before declaring for the NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers Career (2017–2021)

Smith-Schuster made an immediate impact with the Steelers:

Became the youngest player to score an NFL touchdown since 1964
Set a Steelers franchise record with a 97-yard touchdown reception
2018 season: 111 receptions, 1,426 yards, Pro Bowl selection

After injuries limited his production in later seasons, Smith-Schuster re-signed with the Steelers in 2021 but played only five games before suffering a season-ending injury.

Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl Win

In 2022, Smith-Schuster joined the Kansas City Chiefs, where he posted:

78 receptions
933 receiving yards
3 touchdowns

The Chiefs went on to win Super Bowl LVII, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith-Schuster recorded seven catches in the championship game.

He returned to the Chiefs again in 2024 on a one-year deal.

New England Patriots Stint

Smith-Schuster signed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots in 2023. However, after one season marked by injuries and limited production, the team released him.

Social Media and Off-Field Income

Beyond football, JuJu Smith-Schuster has built a strong online presence on TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch. He regularly streams video games and creates lifestyle content, contributing additional income through sponsorships and brand partnerships.