
#7 LB · Tennessee Titans
Height
6'3"
Weight
259 lbs
Age
22
College
UCLA
Draft
2025, Rd 2, #52
Experience
0 yrs
LB Rank
#72 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 6 | 13 | — | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 6 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$8.4M
Guaranteed
$6.4M
AAV
$2.1M/yr
This A CVI deal for Oluwafemi Oladejo represents a legitimate steal for the Titans, landing a serviceable starter at linebacker for just $2.1M annually over four years. While Oladejo isn't going to make Pro Bowls, getting a reliable defensive contributor who can handle starting duties at that price point is exceptional value in today's inflated market where even middling linebackers routinely command $4-6M per season. The $6.4M in guaranteed money out of the $8.4M total shows Tennessee's confidence while still maintaining flexibility in the back half of the deal if his production plateaus. At 26 years old, Oladejo should be entering his prime years, giving the Titans a cost-controlled asset during what could be his most productive seasons. This is exactly the type of shrewd roster building that allows teams to allocate bigger money to premium positions — Tennessee gets a steady defensive presence without breaking the bank, freeing up cap space to address more pressing needs while locking down a key rotational piece through 2027.
Oluwafemi Oladejo earns a respectable C- grade that positions him as a solid contributor in the Titans' linebacker corps. The young defender has shown the kind of instincts and physicality that suggest he can be a long-term starter in Tennessee's defense. His tackle numbers have been encouraging, and he's demonstrated the ability to play both the run and drop into coverage — a critical skill for modern linebackers. The C- grade reflects a player who is doing the job competently without yet making the splash plays that would push him into the upper tier. Tennessee's rebuilding defense needs players like Oladejo to step up as foundational pieces. His trajectory suggests the grade should improve as he gains experience and comfort in the system.
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