Shane Zylstra, born on November 16, 1996, is an American football player, specifically a tight end, affiliated with the Detroit Lions within the National Football League (NFL). His collegiate football journey unfolded at Minnesota State.

Shane Zylstra’s tenure with the Minnesota State Mavericks spanned five seasons, during which he redshirted his initial freshman year.

His remarkable college career culminated with setting Minnesota State records, boasting impressive figures of 227 catches, 4,297 receiving yards, and an impressive 54 touchdown receptions.

In the journey of his professional career, Shane Zylstra initiated his path by joining the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2021.

A notable transition occurred as he shifted from a wide receiver role to that of a tight end. However, his tenure with the Vikings faced an alteration as he was waived on August 31, 2021, during the final roster cuts phase.

Shane Zylstra’s Net Worth And Salary

Within this structure, Shane Zylstra commands an annual salary of $808,333. As of 2023, his base salary stands at $940,000, accompanied by a corresponding cap hit of the same amount. Remarkably, his net worth exceeds $5 million.