Connor Colby

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The 49ers secured solid depth value with Connor Colby's four-year, $4.3M extension, earning a B CVI that reflects smart roster management at the guard position. At just $1.1M annually with minimal guaranteed money, San Francisco is paying appropriate backup wages for a depth piece who provides reliable interior line coverage without breaking the bank. The contract structure heavily favors the team with only $100K guaranteed, creating virtually zero financial risk if Colby fails to develop or gets displaced by younger talent. This is exactly the type of low-cost, low-risk deal contending teams need to maintain offensive line depth while preserving cap space for premium positions. The 49ers continue building their reputation for identifying and retaining functional role players at team-friendly rates, giving them four years of cost-controlled depth behind their starting interior line.

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 Connor's contract sits relative to comparable money.

How Connor Compares at the Position

Connor Colby ranks 51st of 166 graded gs by performance. That slots Connor between Xavier Newman (D) just ahead and Jackson Powers-johnson (D-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Connor Colby's public perception reflects the quintessential underdog narrative that NFL fans and media gravitate toward, earning him a solid B- grade in sentiment analysis. The seventh-round guard has successfully transformed from a roster longshot into a legitimate conversation piece in San Francisco, with his candid "not supposed to be here" mentality resonating strongly with both media coverage and fan engagement. His standout Week 3 performance provided the tangible evidence needed to shift the narrative from curiosity to cautious optimism, establishing him as more than just a depth piece along the 49ers' offensive line. Media framing consistently emphasizes his work ethic over pedigree approach, positioning Colby as a player who has earned his opportunities through performance rather than draft capital. However, the sentiment remains measured rather than effusive, with coverage acknowledging legitimate questions about his long-term ceiling and durability at the position. Entering 2026, Colby sits in that valuable middle ground where expectations are realistic but trending upward — he's built genuine goodwill without the pressure of inflated projections that often burden late-round success stories.