Kentavius Street

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		85	10.5	125	21
2025		7	2.0	21	2.5
2024		13	1.0	15	3.5
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Kentavius Street's Contract Value Index lands at C+, putting the deal in a defined slice of comparable signings. At $1.48M AAV on a one-year deal, Street's contract reflects realistic market pricing for a depth defensive tackle entering his eighth NFL season—not a bargain, but not an overpay either, which aligns squarely with his C performance grade. His 2025 season output of 21 tackles and 2 sacks across 7 games confirms the reality underlying that valuation: solid reserve production that doesn't move the needle in either direction. Street carries a low financial footprint and zero guaranteed-money risk given the one-year structure, making this the type of low-stakes roster composition move that enables teams to absorb experimentation elsewhere. The Chicago front office has recently restocked the linebacker and safety rooms while letting Street operate as background depth, a personnel pattern that underscores his marginal standing in the organization's hierarchy. With the regular season 91 days away and no offseason momentum behind him, Street's CVI grade reflects a straightforward market reality: a veteran journeyman filling a rotational slot at terms that carry minimal leverage in either direction, neither problematic nor promising.

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 Kentavius's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Kentavius Street is a seven-year veteran defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears tasked with anchoring the interior defensive line. At 30 years old with 85 career games under his belt, Street represents a stabilizing presence in the trenches despite recent performance volatility. His current season grade of C reflects a player still capable of productive snaps, though he's experienced notable regression from prior seasons. Street's 2025 campaign showcases mixed results across the run-and-pass defense spectrum. He's posting 0.29 sacks per game, significantly above the NFL average of 0.14 and approaching elite territory at 0.42—a genuine bright spot in his pass-rush arsenal. His tackle production of 3.00 per game also exceeds the league average of 1.82, demonstrating consistent involvement in the defense. However, his quarterback hit rate of 0.29 matches the NFL average precisely, and his 0.36 tackles for loss per game sits only slightly above the 0.27 league benchmark, suggesting his impact occasionally lacks finishing consistency. The concerning trajectory involves Street's downward trend over the past two seasons. After posting a D grade in both 2024 and 2023, this year's C-grade represents modest improvement but remains below what most contending teams seek from a veteran interior defender. Moving forward, Street's ability to sustain his current sack production while improving tackle-for-loss efficiency will determine whether he remains viable in Chicago's defensive rotation or transitions to a reserve role. His pass-rush metrics merit monitoring as a potential trade asset or re-signing benchmark heading into 2026.

How Kentavius Compares at the Position

Kentavius Street ranks 93rd of 217 graded defensive tackles by performance. That slots Kentavius between Vernon Broughton (C) just ahead and Sam Kamara (C) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Kentavius Street enters 2026 as a depth defensive lineman with modest career production (10.5 sacks over seven seasons) and no Pro Bowl or All-Pro recognition, positioning him squarely in the role-player category. Recent headlines reflect a straightforward free-agent signing by Chicago rather than a marquee acquisition, with neutral coverage focused on roster construction rather than individual acclaim. Media grading of the Street signing was functional—neither celebrated nor criticized—suggesting front offices view him as a competent rotational contributor rather than a cornerstone piece. Fan perception likely mirrors this measured assessment: Street is a journeyman depth option expected to provide veteran presence and situational pass-rush depth, not a player expected to transform the Bears' defensive line. Heading into 2026, Street's reputation remains anchored to his role as a backup-caliber defensive lineman with limited upside narrative, barring a significant statistical or on-field breakthrough.