Adetomiwa Adebawore

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		43	6.5	48	7
2025		17	4.0	36	5
2024		16	1.0	7	2
2023		10

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Adetomiwa Adebawore's contract works out to a C+ Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $1.2 million AAV on a four-year rookie scale deal, Adebawore is absorbing minimal cap real estate while delivering legitimate production—his 2025 season totaled 36 tackles, 4 sacks across 17 games, marking the kind of steady rotational contribution that justifies his slot on the depth chart. The CVI sits in solid-but-unspectacular territory because his performance grade (C) and contract economics don't yet align with the upside narrative building around him; he's a below-average starter trending toward above-average, not a proven producer commanding premium value. At 25 years old in his third year, Adebawore occupies exactly the phase where a fourth-round pick either breaks into consistent role or settles as a career reserve—his recent high-leverage moments (the 12-yard sack against Houston, clutch late pressure versus Arizona) suggest genuine forward momentum, but one season of production doesn't rewrite the CVI math. Media framing consistently highlights his exceptional surplus value at this price point, particularly with the opportunity created by roster churn at defensive tackle, positioning him as one of the more intriguing low-cost assets the Colts can deploy in 2026. The four-year term carries modest risk; if his ascent continues, the Colts have locked in a bargain, and if he plateaus as a rotational piece, the cap hit remains inconsequential to overall flexibility.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Adetomiwa's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Adetomiwa Adebawore is a 25-year-old defensive tackle in his third NFL season with the Indianapolis Colts, carrying a current C grade that reflects solid but unspectacular interior pass-rush production. The Northwestern product has appeared in 43 games and holds a regular roster spot, though he remains a developmental piece rather than an established anchor in the trenches. At this stage of his career, Adebawore projects as a depth-to-mid-rotation contributor with meaningful upside if he can harness his athleticism more consistently. Where Adebawore excels is sack generation relative to snaps played—his 0.24 sacks per game significantly outpaces the NFL average of 0.14 and sits closer to elite company at 0.42. His tackle rate of 2.12 per game matches league average at 1.82, suggesting he's staying involved in the backfield at expected rates. However, his weakness lies in consistency and impact plays beyond sacks; his 0.29 tackles for loss per game mirrors the 0.27 NFL average exactly, while his 0.35 QB hits per game shows he's not generating explosive pressure that leads to forced incompletions. This gap between sack volume and overall disruptive plays indicates Adebawore may be finishing at the ball rather than creating separation pre-snap. The concerning trend is his regression from a D-minus grade in 2024 to the current C, paired with an earlier D-plus showing in 2023. While he's trending in the right direction this season, sustained development hinges on widening that gap between sack rate and quarterback hits. Scouts should monitor whether his pass-rush technique sharpens and whether he can become a consistent two-gap run defender to earn meaningful snaps in critical moments

How Adetomiwa Compares at the Position

Adetomiwa Adebawore ranks 98th of 217 graded defensive tackles by performance. That slots Adetomiwa between Simeon Barrow (C) just ahead and Neville Gallimore (C) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Adetomiwa Adebawore carries a **B-** sentiment grade as a quietly ascending defensive tackle whose stock is steadily rising within Indianapolis. The media narrative around Adebawore has shifted from depth piece to legitimate contributor following clutch performances like his 12-yard sack against Houston and crucial late-game pressure versus Arizona — the type of high-leverage moments that reshape how analysts view a player's ceiling. At just $1.2 million annually, coverage consistently highlights his exceptional surplus value, with beat writers positioning him as one of the roster's most intriguing low-cost assets if his upward trajectory continues. The departure of DeForest Buckner has created additional opportunity, and media framing suggests Adebawore is well-positioned to fill a meaningful role in the Colts' defensive tackle rotation. While he's not yet viewed as a cornerstone player, the overall perception among fans and analysts is cautiously optimistic — there's a growing belief that Adebawore is on the cusp of breaking through into a more prominent role in 2026.