Ricky White Iii
#86 WR · Seattle Seahawks
Height
6'1"
Weight
184 lbs
Age
24
College
UNLV
Draft
2025, Rd 7, #238
Experience
0 yrs
C+
F
Insufficient Games
PerformanceN/A
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The Verdict on Ricky, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is sharply negative (F 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
1 year
Total Value
$885K
AAV
$885K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
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The Seahawks secured solid value with Ricky White III's $0.9M deal, earning a C+ CVI that reflects smart minimum-wage depth acquisition. At under $1M annually, this represents exactly the type of low-risk flyer teams should take on young receivers still developing their NFL skillset. White's bargain-basement salary creates zero financial burden while providing meaningful upside if he can carve out a role in Seattle's receiving corps. The one-year structure is perfect for both sides — the Seahawks get a cost-controlled evaluation period without long-term commitment, while White gets an opportunity to prove himself worthy of a more substantial deal. This C+ CVI captures the essence of shrewd roster building: minimal investment with legitimate upside potential in a receiver room that could use additional depth behind the established starters.
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Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Ricky White Iii has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.
Current Sentiment
F
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Ricky White III's NFL trajectory has taken a troubling turn that puts him squarely in replacement-level territory heading into 2026. The former UNLV standout's rookie campaign with Seattle ended in disappointment when the Seahawks waived him despite selecting him in the 2025 draft, making him the second pick from that class to be cut—a damning indictment of the organization's confidence in his development. Media coverage frames his story as one of unfulfilled potential, with initial preseason optimism quickly giving way to harsh reality as his on-field performance and special teams contributions failed to meet even modest franchise expectations. The narrative around White III has shifted from hopeful prospect to cautionary tale, with references to "practice squad pay day" highlighting his diminished status rather than genuine upward momentum. His F-grade sentiment reflects a sobering truth: being waived by your draft team as a rookie creates serious questions about NFL viability that will follow him as he seeks resurrection opportunities elsewhere in 2026.
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Ricky White Iii is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at WR for the Seattle Seahawks. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Ricky White Iii, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment F.
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