Jacob DE Jesus
WR · Kansas City Chiefs
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'7"
Weight
170 lbs
Draft
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Experience
0 yrs
C
C-
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The Verdict on Jacob, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C, fairly priced. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Kansas City Chiefs — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Jacob's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL WRs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the WR market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Jacob 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 represents a significant commitment with heavy guarantees.
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 Jacob's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Jacob DE Jesus has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.
Fan Sentiment
C-
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Kansas City adds a dynamic practice squad contributor with special teams upside. Media coverage highlights De Jesus as a return specialist with UDFA potential. His versatility on special teams is the strongest selling point for depth. Fans view this as a low-risk, high-ceiling developmental signing for the roster. Chiefs gain a camp body who could carve out a niche role eventually.
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Jacob DE Jesus is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at WR for the Kansas City Chiefs. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jacob DE Jesus, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Sentiment C-.
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