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How much is Jared Goff contract worth?
Lions quarterback Jared Goff is hitting the final two seasons of a contract extension, signed when Goff was with the Los Angeles Rams, that pays him $134 million over four years.
Introduction
Jared Goff is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was born on October 14, 1994, in Novato, California. Goff grew up in Novato and played high school football at Marin Catholic High School. He then played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a two-year starter and led the Golden Bears to an 8-5 record in his final season.
Early years
Goff grew up in a small town and was a standout athlete in high school. As a quarterback, he threw for over 7,500 yards and 93 touchdowns in his career at Marin Catholic. Despite his impressive high school stats, Goff was not heavily recruited by major college programs. He received offers from only a handful of colleges before committing to UC Berkeley.
College career
Goff was a highly touted recruit when he arrived at UC Berkeley in 2013. He quickly established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the nation, throwing for over 3,500 yards and 18 touchdowns in his freshman season. Goff continued to improve throughout his college career, setting school and conference records in passing yards and touchdowns.
In his junior season, Goff led the Golden Bears to an 8-5 record and a victory in the Armed Forces Bowl. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the game after throwing for 467 yards and six touchdowns. After the season, Goff decided to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.
NFL career
Goff was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the first overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. He started his rookie season as the backup quarterback but was named the starter in the 10th game of the season. In his first game as a starter, Goff threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns in a victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Goff improved in his second season, throwing for over 3,800 yards and 28 touchdowns. He helped lead the Rams to their first playoff appearance since 2004. In the playoffs, Goff helped lead the Rams to a victory over the Dallas Cowboys before falling to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 2018, Goff had a breakout season, throwing for over 4,600 yards and 32 touchdowns. He helped lead the Rams to the Super Bowl but the team lost to the New England Patriots. After the season, Goff signed a four-year contract extension worth $134 million.
Goff struggled in 2019, throwing for only 22 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. The Rams missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. In 2020, Goff was traded to the Detroit Lions for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Conclusion
Jared Goff’s rise to NFL superstardom is a testament to his hard work and dedication. From his small town beginnings in Novato, California, to his record-setting college career at UC Berkeley, Goff has always been a talented quarterback. His success in the NFL with the Rams and now the Lions has made him one of the top quarterbacks in the league. Only time will tell what the future holds for Goff, but one thing is certain – he has already achieved more than most football players could ever dream of.
