The famous Sterling Weatherford is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2022 after playing college football at Miami.
Weatherford was a two-star prospect coming out of Hamilton Heights and committed to the Miami Red Hawks on August 2, 2016. In his freshman season, he was named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year, before playing in twelve games as a sophomore, starting one. In a game against Army, Weatherford recorded a career-high nine tackles.
In 2019, he finished second on the team with ninety-eight tackles, helping Miami defeat Central Michigan for the MAC Championship. In 2021, he was named All-MAC 2nd Team Defense after recording sixty-six tackles, two interceptions, and a sack.
Contract
Sterling Weatherford signed a 3-year, $2,570,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including a $10,000 signing bonus, $60,000 guaranteed.
Salary per year
Sterling Weatherford earns an average annual salary of $856,667. In 2022, Weatherford will earn a base salary of $705,000, while carrying a cap hit of $705,000 and a dead cap value of $50,000.
Net worth
Sterling Weatherford’s Net worth is estimated at around $20 million.
