Geno Vandemark

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Indianapolis Colts — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Geno's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Cs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the C market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Geno 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 with $240K guaranteed (8%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.

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 Geno's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

Performance grades for Cs 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

Indianapolis Colts fans and writers have settled into a D+ sentiment grade on Geno Vandemark. The narrative around the center is decidedly cautious—media framing treats this undrafted free agent signing as organizational due diligence rather than a meaningful step forward, with outlets emphasizing the "can he make it" question rather than celebrating an acquisition or touting his potential. VanDemark arrives in Indianapolis during a critical offseason for a team sitting at 8-9 and clinging to the final AFC playoff spot, yet the conversation around him reflects low expectations; fans view this move as a fifth-string depth lottery ticket, the kind of camp body every franchise cycles through rather than a cornerstone piece or even a rotational contributor. The Colts' flurry of recent signings—adding Josh Kreutz at center, Easton Stick at quarterback, and Anderson Castle at running back—underscores that VanDemark is far down the pecking order in Indianapolis' rebuild-adjacent strategy, a roster chess move overshadowed by higher-profile additions. The sentiment here is fundamentally tepid: there's no meaningful enthusiasm, no belief in a breakout moment, just organizational hope that he survives training camp and proves competitive enough to stick on the depth chart long enough to justify the signing.