
G · Green Bay Packers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'4"
Weight
315 lbs
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
0 yrs
Grade DiLlon Wade
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On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
Guaranteed
$215K
AAV
$1.0M/yr
DiLlon Wade earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) on a three-year deal averaging roughly $1M AAV — a contract that reflects the low-cost, low-risk nature of undrafted free agent signings at the guard position rather than any significant investment in a projected contributor. With no current season statistics to evaluate, there is no production baseline to justify a higher CVI ceiling, and Wade enters Green Bay's offseason program as exactly what the data suggests: a camp body competing for a roster spot, not a developmental priority. At roughly $1M AAV, the contract carries virtually no cap risk for the Packers, which is the primary reason the CVI lands above failing territory — the financial exposure is negligible regardless of whether Wade makes the 53-man roster or settles onto the practice squad. Green Bay's recent UDFA wave, which includes multiple guard and defensive line signings in the same window, signals a broad evaluation sweep rather than a targeted developmental investment in Wade specifically, further reinforcing his longshot status within the rookie class. The mediaFraming here is unambiguous: Wade is viewed as a classic camp filler with minimal buzz, and nothing in his signing profile suggests the front office sees him as anything other than a depth audition at one of football's most competitive interior positions. The three-year term is standard UDFA structure and creates no meaningful dead-cap exposure, so even the contract's length is essentially inconsequential — Green Bay can move on at any point without financial consequence, which is the only realistic framing for a signing of this profile.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where DiLlon's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance grades for Gs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.
DiLlon Wade enters Green Bay as a classic undrafted free agent longshot, generating virtually no media buzz or fan excitement beyond basic roster-filling acknowledgment. The Auburn product is being viewed as little more than a camp body, lumped in with nine other UDFAs in what appears to be a low-priority signing for the Packers' front office. Headlines have been minimal and perfunctory, focusing solely on his college pedigree and undrafted status rather than any specific skill set or developmental potential. Fan reaction has been muted at best, with most viewing this as routine business rather than an intriguing prospect worth monitoring. Wade's D- sentiment grade reflects the reality that he's seen as facing an uphill battle just to earn a practice squad spot, let alone compete for meaningful playing time on the offensive line. The lack of media attention and fan engagement suggests he'll need to significantly outperform expectations in camp to change the narrative around his NFL prospects.
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