Nolan Rucci
OT · Indianapolis Colts
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'8"
Weight
307 lbs
Draft
—
Experience
0 yrs
C
D
Stats Not Tracked
Performance—
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The Verdict on Nolan, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
Guaranteed
$210K
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Guaranteed %7%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Indianapolis Colts — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Nolan's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL OTs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the OT market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Nolan 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 $210K guaranteed (7%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
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 Nolan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisNot Tracked
Performance grades for OTs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.
Fan Sentiment
D
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Low-risk camp body addition with upside potential for Indianapolis. Multiple outlets highlight Rucci as highly-touted five-star prospect, suggesting draft pedigree despite UDFA status. Penn State pedigree offers hope, but undrafted status signals legitimate concerns about NFL-readiness. Fans view this as harmless lottery ticket during offseason roster construction. Rucci faces steep odds making 53-man roster but earns valuable preseason evaluation opportunity.
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About this player
Nolan Rucci is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at OT for the Indianapolis Colts. 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 Nolan Rucci: Contract Value Index C, Performance pending, Sentiment D, Fan Verdict pending.
Every grade refreshes on its own cadence as new data lands. Performance recalculates when NFL game stats post; Sentiment updates with new media coverage and fan discussion; Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change; Fan Verdict reflects live community voting on this profile. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) the Contract Value Index grade is computed against.
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