Following his breakout season in 2021, former Clemson star wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is getting paid.
The Las Vegas Raiders have rewarded Renfrow with a two-year, $32 million contract extension, including $21 million in guaranteed money.
Renfrow, who will be 27 years old entering the 2023 season, set career highs and ranked among the top 10 in the league in receptions (103) and receiving touchdowns (nine) last season. He also led the team in receiving yards with 1,038 – becoming the first Raiders receiver to record over 1,000 receiving yards in a season since 2016.
Renfrow became just the third player in franchise history to record 100-plus receptions in a single season. He is also just the second wide receiver to record both 100-plus receptions and 1,000-plus receiving yards in a single season.
After the news of Renfrow’s new deal broke, there was plenty of buzz about it on social media. Check out what they are saying about the Clemson legend getting paid:
The #Raiders deal for Pro Bowl WR Hunter Renfrow — two years for $32M with $21M guaranteed, per me and @TomPelissero — means Las Vegas has now taken care of QB Derek Carr, DE Maxx Crosby and now its dynamic slot.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 10, 2022
This time, it’s Hunter Renfrow’s time to get paid. 💰 💰 💰. https://t.co/TM1A8IEE6T
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 10, 2022
The Raiders are signing Hunter Renfrow to a 2-year, $32M deal, per @TomPelissero pic.twitter.com/QH0Q6o0Oqh
— PFF (@PFF) June 10, 2022
Hunter Renfrow = bag secured.
The @Raiders extend him to a 2-year, $32 million contract.@TomPelissero | @gmfb pic.twitter.com/mu6slLP3YV
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 10, 2022
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) June 10, 2022
Based on the latest accessible data from the St. Louis Fed's published economic research, at an average cost of $2.36/pound, Renfrow's new contract is worth approximately 13.56 million pounds of grapes.
Good eatin', Hunter. https://t.co/ZnHSjl3wtW
— Ross Taylor (@ClemsonFBRoss) June 10, 2022
#WRU and it ain’t close 💰💰💰 https://t.co/mJYcl3UStc
— Eric Mac Lain (@EricMacLain) June 10, 2022
From a walkon to a starter and national Champion at Clemson…5th round pick to a Pro Bowler. It’s only up from here @renfrowhunter! Congrats and well deserved. #CUtoNFL https://t.co/aAoIGxTBGJ
— Tyler Grisham (@Coach_Grisham) June 10, 2022
https://t.co/nlksVmp2Qb pic.twitter.com/azXIhi0H3X
— Kelly Gramlich (@kellygramlich) June 10, 2022
from @ClemsonFB walk on to second contract w/ @Raiders, salute! https://t.co/45pH5Fz1mj
— 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 (@D_Rench_) June 10, 2022
Hunter Renfrow last season:
Team Rank
128 targets 1st
103 receptions 1st
1,038 yards 1st
9 touchdowns 1stEarned his $32M extension 💰 #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/eB5zpKPiB1
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) June 10, 2022
Reminder:
Most receptions by a Raiders WR in a single season in franchise history
1997 Tim Brown 104
2021 Hunter Renfrow 103
2002 Jerry Rice 92A 🐐, Tim Brown and Jerry Rice pic.twitter.com/6XQQf7LjZh
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) June 10, 2022
With Hunter Renfrow's new contact announced today, Clemson's 8 former wide receivers are slated to earn over $67 million in the NFL next year. That does not include Adam Humphries, who is an unsigned free agent at this time.
— Tim Bourret (@TimBourret) June 10, 2022
When you run routes this nasty…
You're gonna get the bag. 💰@renfrowhunter | @Raiders pic.twitter.com/GLakThCZZm— NFL (@NFL) June 10, 2022
Great day to watch this on loop 🔁 pic.twitter.com/GHOh5R78eu
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) June 10, 2022
