Jalen Mcleod

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This four-year, $4.4M extension for Jalen McLeod represents solid value for Jacksonville, earning a C+ CVI that reflects a fair deal for a developing linebacker. At just $1.1M annually with minimal guaranteed money, the Jaguars are betting on upside while maintaining significant flexibility in what amounts to an above-minimum wage contract for a young defender. The structure heavily favors Jacksonville with only $200K guaranteed, essentially giving them multiple team options to evaluate McLeod's growth without major financial commitment. While McLeod hasn't yet established himself as more than a rotational piece, this contract allows the Jaguars to retain a potential contributor at a price point that won't hamstring their salary cap even if he doesn't develop as hoped. The deal strikes the right balance between rewarding a young player with security while protecting the franchise from downside risk, though it's hardly the type of extension that moves the needle for Jacksonville's linebacker corps.