Nate Adkins

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		36	24	185	4
2025		9	6	48	1
2024		17	14	115	3
2023		10

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Broncos secured solid value with Nate Adkins on a one-year, $1.6M deal that earns a C+ CVI — a fair contract for a depth piece that doesn't move the needle but fills a necessary roster spot. At just $1.6M annually with minimal guaranteed money ($300K), Denver is paying appropriate market rate for a backup tight end who projects as their third or fourth option in the room. The one-year structure is perfectly suited for Adkins' profile, giving him a chance to prove he belongs while keeping the Broncos' commitment minimal and their 2025 cap flexibility intact. This is exactly the type of low-risk, low-reward signing that competent front offices make to round out their depth chart — not flashy, but functionally sound. The deal represents smart roster management for Denver, adding a developmental piece without any meaningful financial exposure while maintaining optionality for next season's tight end plans.

Performance Analysis

Nate Adkins earns an F grade as a young tight end struggling to establish himself on Denver's roster. The Broncos' tight end room has been unproductive as a whole, and Adkins hasn't emerged as the solution. His blocking and receiving skills are both developing, which is common for young tight ends but frustrating for a team that needs contributions now. Denver needs its tight ends to be factors in the passing game, and Adkins hasn't shown that ability consistently. He's a project player whose development timeline is uncertain.