Collin Oliver

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		1	—	1	—
2025		1	0.0	1	0

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Collin Oliver's contract earns a B Contract Value Index, with the AAV sitting where the comparable-tier deals tend to settle. A fifth-round pick (159th overall) on a rookie scale deal worth $1.15M AAV over four years, Oliver represents exactly the kind of low-cost, high-upside defensive end investment that franchise-builders love — especially one whose contract carries zero dead-cap risk and demands minimal cap flexibility. His 2025 season production of 1 tackle across 1 game reflects the limited NFL exposure typical of developmental pass rushers, and the recent headlines positioning him as "on the cusp" of a breakout align with that modest foundation; the media narrative explicitly frames his emergence as a matter of timing rather than talent, which insulates him from the pressure that accompanies first- and second-round expectations. At 23 years old in his rookie season, Oliver sits in the sweet spot for edge-rush development—young enough to grow into a role, cheap enough that the Packers can afford patience as he works toward his moment against the Vikings. The CVI grade reflects that alignment: the organization is paying virtually nothing for the reps and trajectory, the contract structure carries no anchor, and the ceiling remains genuinely open. This is exactly what a developmental pass rusher contract should look like—a controlled, low-commitment vehicle that rewards both the player and the team if the upside materializes.

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 Collin's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Collin Oliver is a 23-year-old rookie defensive end finding his footing on the Green Bay Packers' depth chart in his first NFL campaign. His C+ overall grade reflects the expected growing pains of a young pass rusher still acclimating to NFL speed and complexity. Early returns are cautiously encouraging, though sustained performance across a full season remains the true benchmark. The standout early signal is Oliver's QB hits rate — 2.00 per game against an NFL average of just 0.43, comfortably above the elite threshold of 1.42. That number is impossible to ignore, even in a one-game sample, suggesting genuine pass-rush instincts that translate from the college level. The concern, naturally, is durability and consistency — one game tells you nothing about how he'll hold up against NFL offensive tackles week after week. Oliver draws early developmental comparisons to late-blooming edge rushers who flashed disruptive ability before earning consistent roles. His 2025 grade of C reflects a work-in-progress, but the underlying pass-rush production hints at a higher ceiling than his current standing suggests. Watch his snap count usage and alignment versatility as the season progresses — those will signal how much Green Bay's coaching staff trusts his development.

How Collin Compares at the Position

Collin Oliver ranks 58th of 147 graded defensive ends by performance. That slots Collin between Tyler Baron (C+) just ahead and Jonathan Bullard (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Collin Oliver enters 2026 as a prospect still establishing his NFL identity after a rookie season derailed by injury, positioning him squarely in the developmental phase of his career. Media coverage reflects cautious optimism rather than breakthrough momentum, with headlines emphasizing mentorship gains and potential rather than on-field production or immediate impact. The narrative arc—injury setback followed by anticipated return and rumored schematic changes—suggests the Packers organization views him as a long-term investment worth rehabilitating, though fan and media perception remains appropriately tempered given his lack of statistical contribution. Reasonable expectations for 2026 center on health, snap count accumulation, and demonstrating the foundational pass-rush skills that warranted his draft selection, rather than immediate Pro Bowl consideration. Overall perception reflects a young depth piece with upside potential, neither a breakout candidate nor a concern, pending his ability to stay healthy and translate coaching investment into measurable production.