
#32 DT · Seattle Seahawks
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
204 lbs
Age
28
College
Tennessee
Draft
2022, Rd 3, #71
DT Rank
#184 / 218
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 34 | — | 9 | — | |
| 2025 | ![]() | 8 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | ![]() | 14 | 0.0 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$5.6M
Guaranteed
$3.8M
AAV
$1.4M/yr
The Seahawks locked up solid rotational depth at a bargain price, with Jones Jr earning a B+ CVI on this four-year extension that averages just $1.4M annually. For a rotational player who can contribute meaningful snaps along the defensive line, Seattle secured above-average value by keeping his salary well below the typical cost for proven interior linemen. At this price point and contract length, the Seahawks are betting on Jones Jr's continued development while maintaining excellent roster flexibility with only $3.8M guaranteed out of the total $5.6M deal. The contract structure heavily favors Seattle, allowing them to move on after two seasons without significant dead money if his production plateaus, while the modest annual value leaves plenty of cap space to address other needs. This represents exactly the type of shrewd depth signing that successful franchises use to build sustainable rosters — getting reliable rotational production at a fraction of what starter-level defensive tackles command on the open market.
Jones Jr grades as a depth piece among NFL defensive tackles — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 0.50 (below the NFL average of 2.30), ranking as among the lowest in the league for the position. His production dropped from a C- in 2024 to a F in 2025.
Velu Jones Jr. is a low-profile camp body signing with minimal immediate impact expected. Minimal media coverage surrounds this move, suggesting it's a depth-filling roster move. The key signal is Seattle's need to fill roster spots during the offseason evaluation period. Fans barely noticed, with little discussion beyond generic roster-building commentary. Jones Jr. faces long odds making the final 53-man roster barring standout camp performance.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 12 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
C-
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)