JuJu Smith-Schuster

JuJu Smith-Schuster Stats, Bio, Age, Net Worth, & Career

John Sherman Smith-Schuster, better known as JuJu Smith-Schuster, is a wide receiver in the National Football League who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. An electrifying personality both on and off the field, Smith-Schuster is someone who has no problem performing when the spotlight is on him.

High School Career (Long Beach Polytechnic Institute)

Before he became a five-star recruit in high school, JuJu Smith-Schuster played for Snoop Dogg in the Snoop Youth Football League, where Snoop predicted he would be a regular on SportsCenter one day. In high school, Smith-Schuster started to prove him right by earning a designation as the number two wide receiver in his recruiting class. After initially committing to Oregon, Smith-Schuster changed his mind and chose USC.

College Career (USC Trojans)

While he did not have a four-year career at USC, JuJu Smith-Schuster made the most of his three seasons as a Trojan. He caught 25 touchdown passes in his three seasons at Southern California, including 10 in each of his final two seasons with the program. His final collegiate game saw him haul in seven passes for 133 yards and a score in USC’s Rose Bowl victory over Penn State in 2016. He elected to skip his senior year and enter the NFL Draft.

NFL Career

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Smith-Schuster with the 62nd overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, getting the star receiver in the second round. Smith-Schuster hauled in seven touchdown receptions in each of his first two seasons as a pro. In 2018, Smith-Schuster had 1,426 receiving yards to go with his seven touchdown grabs, earning a place in the Pro Bowl in just his second year in the league. Smith-Schuster caught a touchdown in his first postseason game, which came as a rookie in 2017.

JuJu Smith-Schuster Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings

JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a four year, $4.2 million rookie deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017. He is set to become a free agent after the 2020 NFL season. He has an estimated net worth of $4 million, with endorsements from Pizza Hut and Call of Duty highlighting what has become a rather extensive endorsement portfolio.

JuJu Smith-Schuster Personal Life

JuJu Smith-Schuster is the son of Sammy Schuster and stepfather Lawrence Schuster. He has six siblings, including his biological sister So’omalo. He is single at this time, and does not have any children. Off the field, Smith-Schuster is very much into esports and Twitch streaming. He regularly plays games such as Fortnite and Call of Duty.

JuJu Smith-Schuster Quotes

• On football performance versus off-field activity: “It all starts off on the field. In any sport, that's how you catch people's attention. From there, you kinda show your fans, your following, what kind of person you are and your personality.”
• On his social media presence: “The reason I created a YouTube channel was because I can connect on a more personal level and be more detailed, within 10 minutes, of my life and what I do on a daily basis.”
• On how difficult it is to win in the NFL: “You can be in this league for 10-15 years and not win a championship.”

JuJu Smith-Schuster Fun Facts

• Smith-Schuster’s name, JuJu, was a nickname originally given to him by his aunt.
• She had previously called him John-John, but changed it to JuJu and that eventually stuck with him.
• Smith-Schuster has been at the center of controversy this season for making social media videos of himself dancing on opposing team logos at midfield before games.
• He is the youngest NFL player to score five touchdowns in his career, and the only one to do so before turning 21 years of age.
• He has a French bulldog named Boujee.