
#37 TE · New England Patriots
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'2"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
26
College
Washington
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
1 yr
TE Rank
#91 / 173
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 17 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 3 | — | — | — |
Updated Jan 1, 1970
Length
1 year
AAV
$1.1M/yr
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the New England Patriots — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Jack's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL TEs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the TE market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Jack is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Jack Westover grades at a D- as a Patriots tight end who played a full 17-game season in 2025 with virtually no statistical impact. His one reception for zero yards across 17 games tells you this is a player whose value exists entirely in the blocking and special teams realm. New England kept him active for every single game, which means the coaching staff clearly sees something they like in his work as an in-line blocker. Tight ends who produce nothing as receivers face an uphill battle to earn higher grades, but Westover's durability and role acceptance at least give him a clear path to continued employment. The D- grade is as much a reflection of the position's grading framework as it is a knock on Westover's actual contributions.
A routine exclusive rights tender keeps a fringe roster fullback locked in at minimum cost. Five headlines confirm this was a quiet, procedural move with zero fanfare from reporters. The exclusive rights tag signals New England views Westover as depth, not a meaningful offensive weapon. Fans note fullbacks are nearly extinct, making this a symbolic nod to Patriots tradition. Westover projects as a blocking specialist and core special-teamer with minimal offensive upside.
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Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
C-
2024
(30% weight)