Ben Scott

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Ben Scott's $1.0M AAV deal with Tampa Bay represents solid value for a guard with developmental upside, earning a C+ CVI that reflects smart roster building at the position. At just over the veteran minimum, the Buccaneers are getting a cost-controlled asset who can provide depth along the interior offensive line without breaking the bank. The modest $1.9M total commitment suggests this is likely a short-term prove-it contract that gives Scott a chance to establish himself while minimizing Tampa Bay's financial exposure. For a team that needs reliable depth behind their starting guards, this represents the type of low-risk, moderate-reward move that championship contenders make to shore up their roster's foundation. The C+ CVI reflects that while Scott isn't a game-changer, he's exactly the kind of solid, affordable depth piece that can pay dividends if he develops into a reliable contributor over the contract's duration.

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 Ben's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Ben Scott sits firmly in replacement-level territory among NFL guards at this stage of his rookie season, and his D+ performance grade reflects a player who has yet to establish himself as a viable option beyond camp competition. Across just three preseason games, the data provides almost nothing to hang a positive argument on — the sample is thin, and what little evidence exists cuts against him. The most damning data point of his young career is getting beaten for a sack by a rookie defender in preseason action, a result that signals real questions about his ability to hold up against even developmental-level pass rushers, let alone established veterans. At 25 in his first season and undrafted, Scott profiles as a camp body in the truest sense — someone the Buccaneers carry through the summer to stress-test the depth chart, not someone who factors into the Week 1 equation. The media framing here is appropriately muted: this was a low-risk futures signing with minimal roster impact, and the conversation around Scott has essentially been limited to a single embarrassing preseason moment rather than any encouraging developmental arc. Tampa Bay has been active adding bodies along the roster over the past several weeks, and Scott's path to even a practice squad role looks narrow given the competition that activity creates. Unless he demonstrates a dramatic reversal in the 130 days before the regular season kicks off, he remains a long shot to contribute in any meaningful capacity this year.

How Ben Compares at the Position

Ben Scott ranks 88th of 172 graded gs by performance. That slots Ben between Caleb Rogers (D+) just ahead and Nash Jones (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Ben Scott's public perception sits at rock bottom heading into the 2025 preseason, and the sentiment grade reflects just how little market confidence surrounds this depth guard signing in Tampa Bay. The narrative writes itself: minimal media coverage, no buzz in NFL circles, and outlets treating this as a routine roster-filler move rather than any meaningful addition to the Buccaneers' interior line depth chart. The one headline that did cut through made things worse — Pittsburgh rookie Derrick Harmon getting the better of Scott for a sack in preseason action cemented the perception that he's a long shot to crack even the practice squad, let alone the 53-man roster. His on-field production aligns precisely with that dim media read, as a D+ performance grade through 3 games in the 2025 season confirms there's no hidden upside narrative waiting to emerge. Tampa Bay's recent roster activity — a flurry of signings in April including David Sills V, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, and several others — suggests a front office casting a wide net at the margins, which makes Scott feel even more interchangeable than his limited coverage implies. Some fans acknowledge the Bucs have a genuine need for interior line depth, but acknowledging a need and believing Scott fills it are two very different things. The narrative today is about as unfavorable as it gets for a depth lineman: invisible when the news is quiet, visible only when things go wrong.