Overview

Jonathan Creon Stewart, born on March 21, 1987, is an American former professional football player who excelled as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). His career began with college football at the University of Oregon, where he earned All-American honors. Stewart was drafted by the Carolina Panthers as the 13th overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played for the Panthers for ten seasons, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2016. He then played one season with the New York Giants. After the 2018 season, Stewart retired as a Panther after signing a one-day contract with the team. He holds the record for career leading rusher in Washington prep football. At Timberline High School he rushed for 7,755 yards and scored 105 touchdowns. He holds the Carolina Panthers rookie rushing record with 836 yards. In 2015 he won the NFC Championship with Carolina and was a first time Pro Bowl selection as well as a Pro Football Focus All-Pro.

What Is Jonathan Stewart’s Net Worth?

Jonathan Stewart, born in Fort Lewis, Washington, in March 1987, has accumulated a net worth of $12 million. This sum primarily reflects his earnings from a successful career as a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL).

Jonathan Stewart’s Career Earnings and Contract Details

Stewart’s NFL journey began when the Carolina Panthers drafted him as the 13th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Over his career, Jonathan Stewart has earned a total of $93,824 through 2025. His rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers was a 5-year deal worth $20.6 million, including a $500,000 signing bonus. He later signed a five-year extension in 2012 worth $36.5 million, which included a $9 million signing bonus. A further 1-year extension was signed in 2017 for $8 million. In 2018, Stewart signed a 2-year contract for $6.8 million. His largest cash payment came in 2012, amounting to $9,811,250, and his largest cap number was $9,550,000 in 2016.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Jonathan Stewart established himself as a dominant force early in his football career. At Lacey Timberline High School, he set the record as the career-leading rusher in Washington prep football history. He then played college football at the University of Oregon, earning Second-Team All-Pac-10 honors in 2006 and First-Team All-Pac-10 honors in 2007. These accomplishments paved the way for his successful transition to the NFL.

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