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Damontae Kazee is an American professional football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.
This article is about Damontae Kazee’s net worth, contract, salary, career earnings, biography, girlfriend, and more.
Damontae Kazee’s Biography and Career
Damontae Tyron Kazee was born on June 5, 1993, in San Bernardino, California, U.S. He attended Cajon High School in San Bernardino, California, U.S. He played as a two-way player at cornerback and running back.
College Career
Kazee joined San Diego State and played college football for the Aztecs from 2013-2016.
As a redshirt freshman in 2013, He made 41 tackles (3 for loss), one interception, 2 pass breakups, one sack, 4 forced fumbles, and one blocked kick. As a junior in 2015 and senior in 2016, Kazee was selected to the First-team All-MW and named the MW Defensive Player of the Year for 2 seasons in a row.
Professional Career
Damontae Kazee was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round with the 149th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season in 2017, he finished the season with 23 combined tackles (14 solo) and two forced fumbles in one start and 16 games.
In the 2021 season, Kazee played in all 17 games and recorded 35 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles. On October 19, 2021, Kazee was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence after he was pulled over for a traffic violation in The Colony, Texas.
In the 2022 season, Damontae Kazee had 11 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, and 2 pass deflections in 9 games.
Damontae Kazee’s Net Worth and Salary
In 2023, Damontae Kazee’s net worth will be $5 million. His prime source of earnings is his football contract. His average annual salary is $3 million for the Steelers.
Contract
In 2023, Damontae Kazee signed a 2-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, worth $6 million. The contract came with a signing bonus of $1.75 million and also a total guarantee of $1.75 million. His contract is due to expire in 2025.
In 2017, Kazee signed a 4-year rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons, worth $2,688,922.
Career Earnings
Kazee has played 6 seasons in his career. His career earnings are $6,770,409 only from football salaries.
The following table refers to Damontae Kazee’s career earnings in six seasons.
| Year | Team | Earnings |
| 2017 | Atlanta Falcons | $753,922 |
| 2018 | Atlanta Falcons | $875,931 |
| 2019 | Atlanta Falcons | $940,049 |
| 2020 | Atlanta Falcons | $2,203,007 |
| 2021 | Dallas Cowboys | $1,127,500 |
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Steelers | $870,000 |
Personal Info
| Full Name | Damontae Tyron Kazee |
| Born | June 5, 1993 |
| Current Club | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| NFL Draft | 2017 / Round: 5 / Pick: 149 |
| Position | Safety |
| Shirt No. | 27 |
| Age | 30 |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg) |
| Birthplace | San Bernardino, California, U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Average Annual Salary | $3 million |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Girlfriend | n/a |
| n/a |
Girlfriend
Damontae Kazee is not in any kind of relationship now. There is no rumor about his relationship with anyone.
Age
Born on June 5, 1993, he is 30 years old.
Height
He is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
Weight
He is 174 lbs (79 kg).
NFL Stats
[As of Week 18, 2022]
| Total tackles | 271 |
| Forced fumbles | 7 |
| Pass deflections | 19 |
| Interceptions | 14 |
FAQs
What is Damontae Kazee’s Net Worth?
In 2023, his net worth will be $5 million.
How much is his average annual salary?
$3 million.
Which college did he play for?
San Diego State University.
What is his shirt no.?
He wears No. 23 for the Steelers.
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