Camryn Bynum is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Vikings in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season, he has emerged as one of the best safeties in the league, recording 189 tackles, five interceptions, and 16 pass deflections. How did he achieve this remarkable feat? Let’s take a look at his journey from an undersized high schooler to an NFL star.
Bynum is a promising young talent whose estimated net worth is currently at $500,000 similar to talented NFL star Brenton Strange. His primary source of income is derived from his NFL career, and there is strong potential for his wealth and reputation to expand significantly in the future. As a rising star in the NFL, Bynum is poised for a prosperous future in the league.
Camryn Bynum has an estimated net worth of $500,000 as of now. Image Source: Instagram@cambeezy_24
Bynum inked a four-year, $4,197,812 deal with the Minnesota Vikings, featuring a $717,812 signing bonus, $717,812 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,049,453. For the 2023 season, Bynum's base salary is set at $940,000, with a corresponding cap hit of $1,119,453 and a dead cap value of $358,906.
Bynum hails from Corona, California, and was a student at Centennial High School. Initially deemed undersized for football, he didn't join the varsity team until his junior year.
During his senior year, Bynum showcased his skills, amassing 70 tackles and defending nine passes. He garnered a three-star rating from 247Sports and Rivals as a recruit, receiving scholarship offers from notable schools such as California, Arizona, and Utah.
Bynum chose to play for California on July 1, 2015. He didn't play in his first year, but in the following year, he became a starting player and was recognized as Cal’s Most Valuable Freshman after making 58 tackles, breaking up eight passes, and getting two interceptions.
In his next year, the star made 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, broke up 12 passes, and got two interceptions.
Camryn Bynum is a professional football player. Image Source: Instagram@cambeezy_24
During his third year, he achieved 63 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, one interception, and broke up nine passes, earning second-team All-Pac-12 Conference honors. Initially opting out of the 2020 season, Bynum later changed his mind when the Pac-12 decided to resume fall football.
What's more, a 6-foot-tall football player participated in four games in 2020 and received first-team All-Pac-12 honors after making 15 tackles, one interception, and three pass breakups.
Bynum joined the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 NFL Draft as the 125th overall pick. He signed a contract with the team on May 13, 2021. He played his first NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, making four tackles and deflecting one pass.
In his third game against the Seattle Seahawks, he got his first career interception. In Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, he had his best game with 14 tackles and two pass deflections. He then had two interceptions in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
Currently, he's tied for the team lead in interceptions and is second in tackles and pass deflections. Besides that, check out the career stats of another American football quarterback Drew Pyne.
Camryn Bynum was born in Corona, California on July 19, 1998, to Jennifer and Curtis Bynum. He has four siblings: Cierra, C.J., Caiya, and Caleb. Jennifer, his mother, is a third-generation Filipino-American with strong ties to San Camryn Bynum's father Curtis Bynum.
In addition, Bynum has a brother named C.J. Bynum who used to play high school football at Centennial. He was a standout player, achieving several honors including second-team all-state lineman and first-team all-conference offensive lineman.
C.J. also won the conference championship three times and played for Dixie State in 2014 before transferring to Lindenwood. After college, he didn't pursue football further but is now more involved in dirt bike riding.
Camryn Bynum's marriage with Lalaine Bynum has drawn public interest due to the hardships they faced in reuniting. Lalaine, who is from the Philippines, managed to attend one of Camryn's games in the US after a year-long effort to bring her over.
Camryn Bynum alongside her wife Lalaine Bynum. Image Source: Instagram@cambeezy_24
Their story of love and separation due to visa issues gained widespread attention, prompting Camryn to use his platform to raise awareness. Upon Lalaine's arrival, the couple expressed their happiness at being together and their commitment to starting a life in the US.
They have also been devoted to growing the Bynum Faith Foundation, which supports feeding initiatives in the Philippines. The couple had a private wedding ceremony on March 2, 2023, in the Philippines, symbolizing the union of their two families.
