
#13 WR · Green Bay Packers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'1"
Weight
206 lbs
Age
24
College
Virginia
Draft
2023, Rd 5, #159
Experience
3 yrs
WR Rank
#228 / 309
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 46 | 108 | 1,328 | 11 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 14 | 30 | 332 | 2 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 39 | 415 | 5 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 15 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$12.5M
Guaranteed
$9.0M
AAV
$12.5M/yr
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Green Bay Packers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Dontayvion's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL WRs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $12.5M average annual value ranks as mid-range money for the WR market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — solid starter production at mid-range money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Dontayvion is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $12.5M deal ($9.0M guaranteed, 72%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Dontayvion Wicks earns an F for the Packers at wide receiver, a disappointing grade for a player who showed some promise in his early NFL career. Wicks has the athleticism to be a contributor, but drops and inconsistent production have plagued him. Green Bay's receiver room has gotten more competitive, and Wicks has fallen behind in the race for targets. His inability to make the routine catches that keep drives alive has been frustrating for a coaching staff that needs reliability. The Packers may move on if Wicks cannot show improvement in a hurry.
Dontayvion Wicks generates a lukewarm C- sentiment grade from the media and fanbase, reflecting cautious optimism mixed with realistic expectations about his ceiling. Multiple outlets framed the trade to Philadelphia as a solid depth acquisition, emphasizing his youth and proven college production while acknowledging he remains largely unproven at the NFL level. The fact that Green Bay was willing to part with a former 1,000-yard college receiver for just two Day 3 picks suggests they weren't entirely sold on his long-term fit, which has tempered some of the initial excitement. Eagles fans appear genuinely excited about adding a hungry player with legitimate upside to their evolving offensive system, though most coverage stops short of projecting him as anything more than a rotational contributor. The prevailing narrative positions this as a low-risk, moderate-reward move that could develop into something meaningful if Wicks secures a consistent role and capitalizes on his opportunity in a new system.
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Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
D-
2024
(30% weight)
D+
2023
(20% weight)