Drew Sanders

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		21	32	1.0	—
2024		4	8	1.0	0
2023		17	24	0.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Broncos locked up Drew Sanders at exactly the right price point, securing a B CVI that represents solid value for a depth linebacker with upside. Sanders' $1.4M AAV sits comfortably in the range where teams can afford to bet on development without breaking the bank, and his production profile as a depth piece aligns perfectly with that investment level. At just 24 years old, the former Arkansas standout still has runway to grow into a more prominent role, making this four-year deal a smart hedge against his potential emergence as a starter. The contract structure heavily favors Denver with only $1.2M guaranteed out of $5.7M total, giving them flexibility to move on if Sanders doesn't progress while capturing significant upside if he does. This is the type of shrewd roster-building move that championship teams make — identifying young players with traits worth developing and locking them up before they prove it on the field.

Performance Analysis

Drew Sanders earns an F for the Broncos at linebacker, a third-round pick whose career has been completely derailed by a knee injury. Sanders showed real promise as a versatile linebacker before the injury struck, and his development has been stalled ever since. He has been unable to get on the field, which has prevented him from building on his early momentum. Denver is being patient, but the timeline for his return and recovery is uncertain. Sanders has the talent to contribute when healthy, but health has been the one thing he has not been able to find.