Drew Lock took over as quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks after Sam Darnold left the NFL season opener against the New England Patriots due to a confirmed hip injury. Darnold’s exit occurred early in the game, prompting Lock to step in and lead the team for the remainder of the match.
The now 29-year-old quarterback put together an impressive senior season in 2014-15, completing 206 of 312 passes for 2,717 yards and 28 touchdowns, while throwing just five interceptions. His breakout season came in 2017, when he led the nation with 44 touchdown passes, setting a Missouri school record and earning First-Team All-SEC honors. As a senior in 2018, Lock completed 275 of 437 passes for 3,498 yards, 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Drew Lock has a base salary of $2.25 million during the 2026 NFL season as part of his two-year, $5 million contract with the team. Since entering the NFL as a second-round pick in the 2019 draft, he has reportedly earned more than $18.7 million in career cash. Meanwhile, Lock’s estimated net worth is believed to be around $4 million, built through his NFL contracts, signing bonuses and endorsement earnings.
Lock’s performance could prove important for Seattle moving forward While there is still no clarity on how much time Darnold could miss. He also played shooting guard for the school’s basketball team.
