Osa Odighizuwa

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		84	17.0	216	40
2025		17	3.5	44	7
2024		17	4.5	47	9.5
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The 49ers handed out a significant overpay to secure Osa Odighizuwa with this four-year, $80M extension that earns a C CVI grade. At $20M per year, San Francisco is paying elite defensive tackle money for what amounts to serviceable starter production — a clear mismatch between salary and on-field impact that creates immediate value concerns. While Odighizuwa has shown flashes of interior pass rush ability and fits Kyle Shanahan's defensive scheme, this deal places him among the highest-paid players at his position despite never establishing himself as a true difference-maker in the trenches. The $39M in guaranteed money provides some structural cushion for the team, but it also locks them into paying premium dollars for middling production through his prime years. This contract reflects San Francisco's desperation to retain defensive line depth rather than shrewd roster building, as they've essentially bet $20M annually that Odighizuwa can evolve into the elite interior rusher this salary demands. The 49ers needed to keep talent in-house, but this deal feels like they got squeezed into overpaying for familiarity rather than securing genuine impact at a reasonable rate.

Performance Analysis

Osa Odighizuwa's C grade positions him as a quality starter on the 49ers' defensive interior. The former Cowboys defensive tackle has been a consistent run defender and has added some interior pass-rush ability that makes him a well-rounded player. His C grade reflects solid, starter-level production without the dominant traits that would push him into the upper echelon of NFL defensive tackles. Odighizuwa's ability to play multiple techniques along the line gives San Francisco schematic flexibility, which coaching staffs love. He's not going to make the Pro Bowl, but he's the kind of dependable lineman that contending teams need in the middle of their defensive front. A steady, professional performer who elevates the group around him.

Fan Sentiment

San Francisco lands a legitimate interior pass rusher to address one of their most glaring defensive deficiencies. Multiple headlines confirm reporters view this as a direct, purposeful fix to the 49ers' struggling pass rush. Odighizuwa's proven disruptive ability against interior linemen signals real defensive line depth and starting potential. Fans are energized, viewing this as a smart, aggressive move pairing Odighizuwa alongside an elite defensive front. If he stays healthy, Odighizuwa should meaningfully elevate San Francisco's pass rush production in 2026.