DJ Wingfield
G · Dallas Cowboys
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
310 lbs
Draft
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Experience
0 yrs
C+
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The Verdict on DJ, in One Read
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.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Dallas Cowboys — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. DJ's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Gs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the G market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. DJ is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 3-year, $3.1M contract represents a significant commitment with heavy guarantees.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where DJ's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisNot Tracked
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.
Fan Sentiment
D-
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Dallas takes a flyer on a talented but NCAA-ineligible offensive lineman with upside potential. Multiple headlines highlight the NCAA ban controversy, suggesting media skepticism about the signing's legitimacy. Wingfield's successful UDFA tryout performance is the strongest signal he has NFL-caliber skills. Fans debate whether rule-breaking athletes deserve second chances versus competitive fairness concerns. Cowboys likely view this as a low-risk camp body experiment with modest upside.
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DJ Wingfield is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at G for the Dallas Cowboys. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on DJ Wingfield, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment D-.
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