Jalen Redmond

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		30	7.0	80	20
2025		17	6.0	62	14.5
2024		13	1.0	18	5.5

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the DT salary tier earns Jalen Redmond a A Contract Value Index. At $1.075 million AAV on a one-year deal, Redmond's contract is a steal for what he delivered in 2025—62 tackles and 6 sacks across 17 games represents legitimate interior production from an undrafted second-year player, and his B+ performance grade reflects someone who's moved well beyond replacement-level contributor into genuine rotational impact. For a defensive tackle in today's market, this salary sits comfortably below the positional average, making it an exceptional value play especially given that Redmond has now validated the Vikings' organizational conviction in his trajectory. At 27 with just two seasons under his belt, he's entering his prime athletic window with real leverage to earn a second contract—the team's decision to retain him before the draft signals confidence, and the recent wave of defensive line signings (Isaiahh Loudermilk and others) suggests Minnesota is building around interior depth where Redmond is positioned as the headliner. The one-year structure carries zero cap burden and zero dead money risk, allowing the Vikings complete flexibility to extend him, explore free agency, or reset if production dips. Coming off an "eye-opening" 2025 campaign that's generated league-wide enthusiasm, Redmond enters 2026 at peak perception—the media is projecting a higher ceiling than his week-to-week consistency has yet proven, which means this contract's true value will depend entirely on whether he can sustain interior pressure and disruptive impact consistently enough to validate the "breakout" narrative.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Jalen's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jalen Redmond, a second-year defensive tackle for Minnesota, has emerged as an ascending interior disruptor after a disappointing rookie campaign. Currently grading at B+, he represents the type of developmental defensive line prospect who can anchor a franchise if consistency follows his 2025 breakthrough. At 27, Redmond still operates within an actionable window for peak production, and his trajectory suggests a player finding his role within the Vikings' scheme. The film tells a story of genuine elite-level pursuit and gap discipline. Redmond's tackle rate of 3.65 per game lands him at the elite threshold (3.69 NFL benchmark), while his 0.85 tackles for loss per contest significantly outpaces the 0.27 league average—a marked strength that signals instinctive recognition and pad level. His 0.35 sacks per game sits comfortably above the 0.14 NFL mean, though it trails elite interior pass-rushers at 0.42. QB hits averaging 0.47 per game confirm consistent pocket disruption despite the sack production lag. The concern emerging from his 2024 season collapse—when he graded out at D+—cannot be ignored entirely, though his current-year resurgence suggests scheme fit and conditioning rather than foundational inability. If Redmond sustains this tackle rate and TFL efficiency through season's end, he positions himself for a meaningful contract extension or franchise-tag consideration. Watch whether his sack rate climbs toward that 0.42 elite threshold; closing that final gap separates him from true elite-tier interior anchors and determines whether Minnesota views him as a long-term cornerstone.

How Jalen Compares at the Position

Jalen Redmond ranks 28th of 217 graded defensive tackles by performance. That slots Jalen between Calijah Kancey (B+) just ahead and David Onyemata (B+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Vikings retain a legitimate defensive contributor after a productive 2025 season. Media coverage emphasizes breakthrough performance and financial efficiency through contract extension. Redmond's breakout year signals he's earned a permanent roster role going forward. Fans view this as smart roster management, keeping an emerging talent cost-effectively. Minnesota locks in a quality starter before market value escalates further.