
G · Houston Texans
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'6"
Weight
320 lbs
Draft
—
Experience
0 yrs
Grade this player:
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
AAV
$1.0M/yr
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Houston Texans — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. SAM's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Gs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the G market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. SAM 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 represents a significant commitment with heavy guarantees.
Performance grades for Gs 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.
Low-risk UDFA flier on an offensive lineman with upside potential. Multiple media outlets tracking Hagen as one of Houston's notable undrafted signings post-draft. Lack of draft capital selection suggests limited immediate NFL pedigree or proven production. Fans view him as a camp body fighting for roster spots during minicamp evaluations. Hagen faces steep competition; Houston likely develops him as practice squad depth prospect.
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SAM Hagen is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at G for the Houston Texans. 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 SAM Hagen: Contract Value Index C+, Performance pending, Sentiment D, Fan Verdict pending.
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