Ameer was a stalwart on Special Teams at UGA. He, like many members of this year's trasfer portal list, was processed out or at best left to seek more playing time. He transferred to Michigan State. He was drafted this year by the New England Patriots in the 6th round. He was pick number 214. He was released and was signed by the Colts. He was back in the Benz today playing against the Falcons. While a 6th round pick is not high, Speed signed a
4 year, $3,973,336 contract with the New England Patriots, including a $133,336 signing bonus, $133,336 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $993,334. In 2023, Speed will earn a base salary of
$750,000, while carrying a cap hit of $500,004. In the USA of 2023, the average salary in the USA varies largely across industries, job positions, age groups, levels of experience, and educational backgrounds. However, the average salary nationwide in the US, according to Forbes, is
$59,428. I think it paid off for him to enter the portal. I sure would love to make 750K this year. Glad to see someone who kept his head down, worked, avoided snags, hitches or blemishes while at UGA win. Congratulations to Ameer.