Thomas Harper

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		27	2	7	63
2025		12	1	5	37
2024		15	1	2	26

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Lions struck absolute gold with Thomas Harper's three-year, $2.8M deal, landing an A+ CVI that represents one of the best value contracts in the NFL right now. At just $0.9M per year with zero guaranteed money, Detroit is getting rotational safety production at essentially replacement-level cost — the kind of contract structure that builds championship rosters. Harper's ability to contribute meaningfully in Detroit's defensive secondary while carrying minimal financial risk gives the Lions incredible roster flexibility, allowing them to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while maintaining quality depth. The lack of guaranteed money means Detroit can move on without penalty if needed, but more importantly, they've locked up a reliable contributor for three seasons at a fraction of what similar rotational safeties command in free agency. This is exactly the type of shrewd, low-risk, high-reward signing that separates well-managed franchises from the rest of the pack.

Performance Analysis

Thomas Harper grades as a rotational player among NFL safeties — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is passes defended at 0.42 (above the NFL average of 0.30), ranking as above average for the position. Interceptions, at 0.08 compared to an NFL average of 0.16, is where he falls short relative to the position. His 2025 season graded as a D+, a significant jump from his F mark in 2024.