Caleb Lohner

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Broncos locked up a solid depth piece at a bargain price, with Caleb Lohner's 2-year, $1.9M deal earning a strong B CVI that reflects excellent value for Denver's tight end room. At just $1M per year, this contract represents the type of low-risk, high-upside move that smart front offices make to build roster depth without breaking the bank. Lohner's 24-year-old profile suggests he's entering his athletic prime with room for continued development, making this timeline ideal for both player and franchise. The modest guarantee structure gives Denver flexibility while providing Lohner with a legitimate opportunity to carve out a meaningful role in an offense that could use reliable pass-catching depth behind the starters. This is the kind of under-the-radar signing that often pays dividends — Denver gets a young, developing tight end at replacement-level money with legitimate upside if he takes the expected developmental leap.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Caleb Lohner enters his NFL career as a developmental tight end for the Denver Broncos, carrying the upside of a prospect with rare athletic tools but the significant caveat of zero games played at the professional level. Coming into the league as a rookie, Lohner has yet to appear in a single NFL contest, which means evaluating his durability and reliability remains impossible—a critical consideration for a position where availability directly correlates to offensive consistency and chemistry with the quarterback room. His performance grade of C+ reflects the gap between intriguing physical measurables and the fundamental unknown of how his college skill set translates when tested against elite NFL defenders week in and week out. In Denver's offense, Lohner projects as a reserve option and situational contributor at present, asked to develop his blocking angles and route-running nuance while competing for meaningful snaps behind more established targets. The Broncos will need to see him survive NFL contact, stay healthy, and demonstrate the football intelligence required to operate efficiently in Sean Payton's scheme before investing significant capital in his role. Watch for whether Lohner can crack the active rotation over the coming weeks; his ability to remain on the field and absorb coaching will ultimately determine whether he becomes a viable secondary pass-catcher or remains a practice-squad prospect learning on the margins.

How Caleb Compares at the Position

Caleb Lohner ranks 54th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Caleb between Jelani Woods (C+) just ahead and Tommy Tremble (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Denver adds internal depth at tight end with a low-risk roster move. Multiple outlets highlight Lohner as a breakout candidate, generating genuine optimism about upside potential. Recent procedure sidelining him two weeks raises durability concerns entering the season. Fans view this as a solid depth signing with interesting upside worth monitoring. Lohner needs to stay healthy and capitalize on opportunity in Denver's offense.