Mekhi Wingo

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		13	—	12	—
2025		2	0.0	3	0
2024		11	0.0	9	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This B+ CVI deal represents a steal for the Lions, landing a promising defensive tackle at bargain-basement pricing that reflects his current depth piece status while offering massive upside potential. Wingo's $1.1M AAV sits well below the market rate for even rotational defensive tackles, creating exceptional value if he can develop into anything more than his current role suggests. The four-year term gives Detroit ample runway to develop the young lineman while maintaining cost certainty through what should be his prime developmental window. With only $200K guaranteed, the Lions face virtually zero financial risk if Wingo doesn't progress, making this the type of low-cost, high-upside lottery ticket that championship rosters are built on. Detroit's front office deserves credit for identifying talent before the market does — if Wingo evolves from depth piece to even a solid starter, this contract will look like highway robbery in hindsight.

Performance Analysis

Mekhi Wingo earns a D- grade as a young defensive tackle developing with the Lions. Detroit's dominant defensive front gives Wingo an excellent environment to learn, even if the playing time is limited. His ability to provide a physical interior presence in spot duty has been adequate, but the production needed to earn more snaps on this caliber of roster hasn't materialized. The Lions' development culture could help Wingo reach his potential over time. He's a depth piece on a team that demands excellence from every position.