Cooper Kupp

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		120	681	8,369	59
2025		16	47	593	2
2024		12	67	710	6
2023		12

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Seahawks landed Cooper Kupp at solid value, securing an above-average starter at a $15M AAV that feels like a fair market deal in today's inflated receiver landscape. Kupp's production tier justifies this contract range, especially considering he's proven capable of elite seasons when healthy and in the right system. At 31, this three-year commitment aligns well with his remaining prime years, though the back half of the deal carries some age-related risk as he approaches his mid-30s. The $17.5M guaranteed portion provides reasonable protection for Seattle while keeping the overall structure manageable, avoiding the massive guarantees that have handcuffed other teams with aging receivers. This B- CVI reflects a competent front office move — not a steal, but not an overpay either — giving Seattle a reliable target who can still produce at a high level while they continue building around their young core. The Seahawks get a proven veteran without mortgaging their future, which feels like smart asset management in a competitive NFC West.

Performance Analysis

Cooper Kupp grades as a serviceable starter among NFL wide receivers — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is yards per reception at 12.6 (near the NFL average of 12.7), ranking as near league average for the position. Receiving touchdowns per game, at 0.13 compared to an NFL average of 0.30, is where he falls short relative to the position. His production dropped from a B- in 2024 to a F in 2025. With 120 career games, there is a large sample size backing this grade.

Current Sentiment

Cooper Kupp is basking in the glow of championship validation, with Seattle's media and fanbase treating him like a conquering hero as the Seahawks chase back-to-back Super Bowl titles. The narrative has completely flipped from his injury-plagued Rams tenure to Hall of Fame discussions, with his $15M AAV deal now looking like highway robbery for a receiver who's delivering clutch performances on the biggest stage. While his B+ performance grade suggests he's playing at an above-average level rather than the elite tier the headlines suggest, championships have a way of elevating perception beyond pure statistical output. The Rashid Shaheed signing has created some minor depth chart chatter, but it's barely registering against the overwhelming positivity surrounding Kupp's leadership and playoff heroics. This A+ sentiment feels somewhat inflated by recency bias and team success, meaning any early-season struggles or playoff stumbles could quickly deflate the Hall of Fame buzz and bring expectations back to earth.