LaNder Barton
LB · Los Angeles Chargers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'5"
Weight
236 lbs
Draft
—
Experience
0 yrs
C+
C-
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Fan Verdict
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Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
Guaranteed
$265K
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Guaranteed %8%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Los Angeles Chargers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. LaNder's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. LaNder is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 3-year, $3.1M contract with $265K guaranteed (8%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
LaNder Barton has not yet appeared in an NFL regular season game. A performance grade will be automatically generated once career statistics become available and the 16-game minimum is reached.
Fan Sentiment
C-
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Chargers capitalize on undrafted market with a high-upside linebacker prospect addition. National media buzz surrounding Barton's free agency value indicates legitimate talent evaluation. Signing an undrafted LB when draft need existed raises strategic questions about roster planning. Fans view this as smart value play if Barton develops into rotation contributor. Barton must prove his hype translates to NFL production in camp competition.
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About this player
LaNder Barton is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at LB for the Los Angeles Chargers. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for LaNder Barton: Contract Value Index C+, Performance pending, Sentiment C-, Fan Verdict pending.
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