Tristan Wirfs

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Earning a C+ Contract Value Index, Tristan Wirfs's 5-year pact reflects how Tampa Bay valued the position market at $28.1M annually—a sum that positions him squarely in the upper-middle tier of offensive tackle compensation rather than elite All-Pro money, a grading that aligns cleanly with his B+ performance profile. In 2025, he appeared in 12 games despite injury absences in the back half of the season, logging minimal receiving stats (2 rec yds) on what became a novelty highlight rather than a meaningful production driver—the real value is anchored in his work protecting the quarterback at left tackle, where he's proven himself a dependable, multi-year starter when healthy. The $28.1M AAV reflects the market reality for franchise-caliber tackles: above the average starter, below the transcendent names that command north of $32M+, and pitched at a level consistent with a player whose contributions are genuinely appreciated by informed observers without commanding national All-Pro accolades. At 27 years old and in his sixth NFL season, Wirfs is in the sweet spot of his career—veteran enough to anchor a line, young enough to justify a five-year commitment—but the durability wrinkle introduced in 2025 (games missed late in the season) has tempered earlier unqualified praise into a more cautiously optimistic stance. His sentiment grade has climbed to an A largely on the strength of recent feel-good moments and team chemistry narratives, yet the CVI remains modest because the contract itself was signed before those headlines and reflects the reliable-starter market tier, not an elite premium. Moving into 2026, he remains the offensive line anchor in Tampa Bay's modest offseason approach, and full health is now the central storyline determining whether this pact ultimately proves fairly valued or slightly overpaid relative to peer tackles.

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Performance Analysis

Tristan Wirfs, a first-round pick out of Iowa in 2020, has developed into one of the premier offensive tackles in the NFL. Earning a B+ grade this season, he remains a foundational piece of Tampa Bay's offensive line and a legitimate top-ten tackle in the league. His reputation as a plug-and-play starter was established early and has only been reinforced over six professional seasons. Wirfs' availability stands as one of his most underrated strengths — logging a 99.3 snap percentage this season, far exceeding the NFL average of 72.0. Durability at the tackle position is irreplaceable, and Wirfs consistently delivers it at an elite level. His primary concern isn't availability but rather whether his technique against elite edge rushers has fully matured into a true shutdown performance. Looking ahead, Wirfs projects as a perennial Pro Bowl-caliber tackle well into his late twenties, with All-Pro upside if his pass protection consistency reaches its ceiling. Tampa Bay's offensive success will continue to run through his development and sustained presence at right tackle. He is a player to watch as a potential franchise cornerstone for years to come.

How Tristan Compares at the Position

Tristan Wirfs ranks 1st of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. Tristan grades out ahead of names like Jc Latham (B).

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Current Sentiment

Tristan Wirfs carries an A sentiment grade right now, with the conversation around his Pro Bowl-caliber moments shaping the narrative. Media coverage frames him as a well-regarded franchise left tackle with a solid reputation among fans and informed observers—a consistent performer whose $28.1M annual contract reflects his standing in the upper-middle tier of offensive line perception rather than elite All-Pro status, yet whose contributions remain genuinely appreciated even without the national accolades to match. His B+ performance grade tracks cleanly with that assessment: he's a dependable, multi-year starter delivering reliable production when healthy, though the 2025 season introduced a durability wrinkle—12 games played with injury absences in the back half—that shifted the earlier unqualified praise into a more measured, cautiously optimistic stance. The recent offensive lineman touchdown catch generated genuine novelty buzz and reminded the league of his unique profile, but the injury headlines have carried more weight in shaping his current narrative arc; meanwhile, Tampa Bay's modest offseason moves (depth signings, no splash additions) keep Wirfs squarely in the spotlight as the offensive line anchor rather than diluting attention. The overall sentiment sits at: universal acknowledgment of elite talent tempered by honest acknowledgment that full health in 2026 is the central storyline—he's appreciated, not questioned, but the door for doubt has opened in a way it hadn't before.