Alan Herron

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The C+ Contract Value Index on Alan Herron's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $1.04M AAV over three years, this is a textbook undrafted free agent flyer — minimal financial commitment with reasonable upside optionality if the Maryland tackle develops faster than the market expects. The sentimentContext and mediaFraming align here: Herron is a practice squad projection bundled into a 10-UDFA batch, positioned as organizational depth rather than a roster-locks-in play, which means the Saints are paying discovery-phase wages for a player operating well below proven starter territory. The contract's three-year structure suggests New Orleans isn't expecting immediate on-field contributions but is buying cheap optionality to evaluate raw tools in a lower-stakes environment — a rational allocation for a club operating in rebuild-and-evaluate mode rather than win-now mode. Given his undrafted status and the collective media shrug surrounding this signing, Herron's upside is contingent on a significant leap from his college tape to competitive NFL-level execution, a bar undrafted tackles clear infrequently. The CVI grade reflects that this is fair-value roster construction — neither a steal nor a misstep, just prudent cap deployment for a developmental prospect unlikely to factor into 2026 plans.

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 Alan's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

Performance grades for OTs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.

Fan Sentiment

Alan Herron's signing with the New Orleans Saints has generated minimal buzz, earning a D+ sentiment grade that reflects the media's collective shrug at this roster addition. The undrafted Maryland offensive tackle was bundled into coverage with nine other UDFA signings, positioning him as organizational depth rather than a legitimate roster contender. While Herron brings the requisite size teams covet along the offensive line, his undrafted status signals significant question marks about his NFL-ready skill set and immediate contribution potential. The Saints fanbase views this as standard post-draft housekeeping — the type of low-risk flyer that fills out training camp rosters without moving the competitive needle. Media coverage has been sparse and perfunctory, with most outlets treating Herron as a practice squad longshot who'll need to significantly outperform expectations just to earn a September roster spot.