Tonka Hemingway

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		9	4.0	9	1
2025		9	4.0	9	1

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This is a classic low-risk, high-reward flier that earns a B+ CVI — the Raiders secured depth piece production at backup money with minimal downside exposure. Hemingway's $1.2M AAV sits right in the sweet spot for rotational defensive tackles, where you're not expecting consistent starting caliber play but need someone who can contribute meaningful snaps without becoming a liability. The contract structure is particularly shrewd, with only $0.7M guaranteed against a $4.9M total deal, giving Las Vegas plenty of flexibility to cut bait if the interior lineman doesn't develop or gets surpassed on the depth chart. Four years provides the Raiders with cost certainty through Hemingway's prime developmental window, while the modest annual figure won't handcuff them if they need to upgrade the position through the draft or free agency. This is exactly the type of move rebuilding teams should make — stockpiling affordable, coachable players who can grow with the system while maintaining financial flexibility to make bigger splashes elsewhere on the roster.

Performance Analysis

Tonka Hemingway grades as a rotational player among NFL defensive tackles — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is sack production at 0.44 (well above the NFL average of 0.21), ranking as well above average for the position. Tackling, at 1.00 compared to an NFL average of 2.30, is where he falls short relative to the position. Limited games played (9 career) reduces confidence in this grade.