Edefuan Ulofoshio
#54 LB · Cleveland Browns
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'1"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
26
College
Washington
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
2 yrs
LB Rank
#111 / 349
D+
B
D+
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| 2025 | | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2024 |  | 4 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Current Contract
Total Value
$2.0M
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
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The Browns made a questionable investment in linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio, handing out what amounts to a slight overpay that earns a D+ CVI for a rotational player. At $1M per year, Cleveland is paying above-market rate for a linebacker who profiles as a depth piece rather than a consistent contributor, creating an inefficient allocation of resources at a position where quality veterans can often be found at minimum salaries. While the total commitment of $2M suggests this is likely a two-year deal that limits long-term risk, the Browns are still overpaying for production that should cost closer to league minimum given Ulofoshio's limited track record as a rotational player. The contract structure appears to lack upside mechanisms that would justify the premium, making this feel like the kind of deal teams make when they overvalue potential rather than proven performance. This represents poor value optimization for Cleveland, particularly when linebacker depth can typically be acquired more cost-effectively through the draft or veteran minimum signings.
Fan Sentiment
B
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A depth-driven roster move forced by injury, not ambition. Headlines confirm this signing directly replaces Carson Schwesinger, sidelined on IR. Ulofoshio is a practice squad-caliber body plugging an emergency gap. Fans are puzzled, with one outlet calling a related Browns LB decision a 'real head-scratcher.' Expect Ulofoshio to contribute minimally before the offseason roster reset begins.
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About this player
Edefuan Ulofoshio is a player in his 2nd NFL season listed at LB for the Cleveland Browns. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Edefuan Ulofoshio: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D+, Sentiment B, Fan Verdict pending.
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