Kenny Yeboah

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		33	9	111	1
2025		2	—	—	—
2024		9	5	47	1
2023		5

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Kenny Yeboah drew a C+ on the Contract Value Index — a calibrated read on Arizona's cap allocation at tight end. At $1.215M on a one-year deal, this is modest salary floor pricing for a veteran depth piece, and the Cardinals are getting fair value for the outlay — nothing more, nothing less. Yeboah's 2025 season saw minimal counting stats (2 games), and his career production sits comfortably in the below-average-starter-to-reserve tier; the team is paying backup money for backup contribution, which is exactly what the economics should reflect. One-year deals at this price point carry zero downside risk — if he doesn't stick, Arizona eats a trivial cap charge and moves on — so the value floor is protected. The broader team context reinforces this read: Arizona is in roster-building mode after a 3-14 season, cycling through low-cost veteran signings and short-term competition pilots rather than major investments, and Yeboah fits that pragmatic acquisition pattern perfectly. There is no overpay here, no bargain either — just a sensible, low-risk addition where dollars and production align squarely at fair value, which is exactly what a C+ CVI grades out to.

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 Kenny's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Kenny Yeboah is a five-year NFL veteran and reserve tight end for the Arizona Cardinals who has appeared in 33 career games across limited opportunities. The 27-year-old represents a depth piece rather than a featured playmaker, operating well below the usage rates of premium roster options. His current C-minus grade reflects a modest contributor competing for snaps in an increasingly crowded position room. On the field, Yeboah's receiving efficiency remains pedestrian relative to elite tight end standards. His yards-per-reception average of 9.40 tracks nearly identical to the NFL mean of 9.19, indicating he generates no separation advantage on individual routes. More concerning is his receiving yards-per-game output of 5.22 versus the league average of 10.67, underscoring severely limited target volume and overall offensive integration. His touchdown production sits marginally below the 0.13 per-game baseline, suggesting he occupies more of a blocking role than a red-zone weapon in Arizona's offensive scheme. The trajectory over three seasons—declining from C-minus in 2023 to D-plus in 2024 before stabilizing this year—suggests Yeboah has plateaued as a depth option rather than progressed toward stardom. His skill set lacks the elite athleticism or route-running nuance required to force consistent targets at a position saturated with talent. Moving forward, Yeboah appears destined for a reserve role or practice-squad consideration unless Arizona's receiving corps depletes significantly due to injury.

How Kenny Compares at the Position

Kenny Yeboah ranks 90th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Kenny between Albert Okwuegbunam (C-) just ahead and Mitchell Evans (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Around Arizona, the narrative on Kenny Yeboah reads as a C+ sentiment grade — measured by recent headlines and fan reactions. The Cardinals signed the 27-year-old tight end as a depth piece with minimal fanfare, a standard offseason roster addition buried in transaction roundups rather than celebrated as a cornerstone move. Media coverage has been sparse, framing Yeboah as a developmental option with inconsistent production from his Jets tenure—someone competing for snaps in a crowded room rather than filling a pressing need. The timing fits Arizona's broader pattern of modest, low-profile acquisitions across multiple positions over the past month, suggesting front-office pragmatism rather than aggressive strengthening. Fans view this as forgotten roster tinkering, and barring a surprise camp performance, Yeboah is expected to operate as a reserve contributor in a team still searching for direction after a brutal 3-14 season. The sentiment reflects reality: a capable veteran brought in to add depth and competition, nothing more, nothing less.