Torricelli Simpkins III

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Torricelli Simpkins III's Contract Value Index lands at C+, putting the deal in a defined slice of comparable signings. At $996,667 AAV across three years, this is a textbook depth-piece contract—the kind of low-dollar commitment teams make to rotational interior linemen who profile as capable backups rather than starters, and at that price point it's appropriately valued given his D- performance grade and rookie-season standing. Through the 2025 season, Simpkins appeared in 15 games, a reasonable volume for a first-year player on a non-exclusive depth chart, but that playing time hasn't translated into the kind of tape that generates urgency or investment from the organization. The Saints' recent moves—adding bodies at linebacker, defensive line, and safety while shedding veteran receivers and running backs—tell you everything about where Simpkins sits in the priority hierarchy: he's maintenance-level depth, not a focal point of any strategic rebuild or competitive window. His C+ CVI reflects fair market pricing for a 24-year-old guard with one year of mixed results and no media or fan narrative propelling him into consideration—it's a contract that works if he stays healthy and productive in a reserve role, but it carries no upside premium and assumes he remains exactly what he is now.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Torricelli's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Torricelli Simpkins III's D- grade in New Orleans reflects a young guard who has been overmatched at the NFL level. The interior lineman has struggled against the speed and power of professional defensive linemen, and his D- grade captures those difficulties. New Orleans' offensive line has had its share of issues, and Simpkins has been part of the problem when called upon. His technique and strength at the point of attack both need significant improvement before he can be a reliable contributor. The Saints need better options on the interior of their offensive line. Simpkins is a developmental player who has shown minimal development.

How Torricelli Compares at the Position

Torricelli Simpkins III ranks 118th of 172 graded gs by performance. That slots Torricelli between Doug Nester (D+) just ahead and Lecitus Smith (F) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Torricelli Simpkins III's public perception sits at a D, not because of any controversy or backlash, but because of something almost harder to overcome in this league — total irrelevance to the broader conversation. The narrative around the 23-year-old guard is defined almost entirely by its absence: no meaningful media coverage, no fan investment, no organizational buzz, just the quiet hum of a depth-piece earning $1.0M annually and occupying a rotational spot on the offensive line. That professional anonymity aligns squarely with a D- performance grade, meaning the on-field production isn't generating the kind of tape that typically forces analysts or fans to pay attention to a player operating this far down the depth chart. The Saints' offseason activity has done nothing to elevate his standing either — New Orleans has been active adding bodies at defensive line, cornerback, and edge rusher, while trimming skill-position players at receiver and running back, signaling a roster reshaping that keeps the interior offensive line depth well out of the spotlight. At 6-11 and heading into 2026 with significant questions hanging over the franchise, Simpkins simply isn't part of any narrative that matters right now, and unless something dramatic changes during the stretch between now and the September 10th regular season opener, he'll remain exactly what the data suggests: a forgettable depth piece on a team with far bigger problems to address.