Jake Andrews

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Jake Andrews' four-year, $4.6M extension with the Texans is a significant overpay that earns an F CVI grade, representing poor value even by backup center standards. At $1.2M annually, Houston is paying above-average backup money for an unproven player who has yet to demonstrate he belongs in an NFL starting lineup, let alone justify this level of investment. The contract structure offers minimal downside protection with only $0.8M guaranteed, but that doesn't excuse the decision to commit four years to a player without established production credentials. Centers typically develop slowly and peak in their late twenties, so there's theoretical upside if Andrews can grow into the role, but paying starter-adjacent money based purely on potential is a questionable allocation of salary cap resources. This deal suggests the Texans are either overvaluing their internal evaluation of Andrews or desperately trying to lock up depth at a critical position, but either way, they're paying a premium for unproven talent in a move that grades as poor value.

Performance Analysis

Jake Andrews receives an F grade as a young Texans center who has been a consistent starter but has not graded out favorably. His 16 games in 2025 with Houston after 16 with New England in 2023 shows he has been trusted with full-time starting duties at two different stops. The F grade suggests his pass protection and run blocking have been below replacement level despite the playing time, which is a concerning combination. Centers are the leaders of the offensive line, and Andrews has not shown the ability to anchor a unit at the NFL level. Houston's offensive line needs significant improvement, and Andrews either needs to make a major leap or risk being replaced by a more capable option.