All eyes are on Mahomes as we’re heading to the Super Bowl. Yeah, all the noise is about the three-peat and how the QB can achieve this. But man sometimes there are some facets of the game that we sometimes ignore. There is a man who’s guarded Mahomes like a wall. Of course, it’s their guard, Trey Smith.

The guard started all 17 games for the Chiefs and helped the defense to reach the Super Bowl. But have you ever wondered how much this man makes from his salary and endorsements? or how his growth is compared to other guards in the NFL? Well, for that, we need to have a look at his professional journey.

What is Trey Smith’s net worth?

Though there’s no official confirmation, it is speculated that Trey Smith’s net worth is somewhere between $1 million and $3 million. Not bad, right? He was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and has become a key player for the Chiefs, helping them win a Super Bowl. If you compare his net worth to other guards then it doesn’t sound much. See, the net worth of other guards, like Landon Dickerson and Chris Lindstrom, is around $5 million. So, maybe it sounds low, but it sometimes depends on what salary you drew in the draft.

What is the Chiefs guard’s salary?

Trey’s earning a base salary of $3.3 million for the current season. This big bump is thanks to a PPE (Proven Performance Escalator) clause in his contract, which basically rewards him for playing well. He’s also got a signing bonus of about $32,677, so his total cap hit for the year is around $3.4 million. But when you look at the top earners, then you’ll think, oh, maybe this man deserves more. Guys like Landon Dickerson and Chris Lindstrom are getting in around $21 million a year! That’s a huge difference.

Looking back, Trey started with a base salary of $660,000 in 2021, which isn’t bad for a rookie. It went up to $825,000 in 2022 and $940,000 in 2023. Each year, his cap hit increased, too, but his performance on the field made it all worth it. Now, he’s a key player with a paycheck to match. And believe me, there’s a pretty good opportunity for him to boost his salary after this season.

How long is Trey Smith’s contract?

The guard’s current deal with the Kansas City Chiefs is a four-year contract, which he signed back in 2021. Now, looking ahead, Trey’s set to be a free agent in 2025, and this is where it gets interesting. You know there’s a lot of chatter about what his next contract might look like. Some folks are speculating he could get a deal around $75+ million over four years! Teams like the Tennessee Titans could be eyeing him, especially since they’ve got the cap space and need a solid offensive guard. The Chiefs will have a tough decision to make because keeping Trey is gonna cost them, but with his performance, he’s definitely in line for a big payday.

And why shouldn’t he get this? Man, that guy is literally like salt for the Chiefs. His presence might not be felt by many, but his absence will be. To give you context, during the AFC Championship game against the Bills, he protected Mahomes for the whole game, allowing no sacks. So, whether it’s the Titans or maybe a fresh contract with the Chiefs, there’s a 100% chance that this guy is going for big bucks.