Tanner Mccalister

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		6	—	—	3
2025		3	0	0	7
2024		3	0	0	1
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a bad deal for the Kansas City Chiefs — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Tanner's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Ss, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the S market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Tanner is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.

Performance Analysis

Tanner Mccalister grades as a rotational player among NFL safeties — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 2.33 (below the NFL average of 3.85), ranking as below average for the position. Limited games played (6 career) reduces confidence in this grade.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk futures contract flier on a fringe roster player with limited NFL impact. Five headlines covered the signing, mostly framing it as a depth chess move heading into 2026. The strongest signal is Kansas City beating Denver for his services, suggesting modest competition for a backup-caliber defender. Fans note McCalister's AFC West familiarity as a minor plus, though expectations remain appropriately minimal. He faces long odds to crack the 53-man roster but could compete for a practice squad role.