William Bradley-King

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		4	0.5	7	1
2025		2	0.0	2	0
2024		3	0.0	4	0
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The 49ers' $1.0M deal with William Bradley-King earns a D CVI, representing a slight overpay for what amounts to a depth piece at defensive end. While the financial commitment is minimal in NFL terms, Bradley-King's production profile suggests he's operating at replacement-level, making even this modest investment questionable value. At 28 years old, he's past the typical developmental window for pass rushers and unlikely to suddenly emerge as a meaningful contributor on a roster already loaded with defensive line talent. The low-risk nature of the contract provides some cushion — San Francisco can cut ties without significant dead money — but allocating roster spots to aging depth pieces rarely moves the needle for contending teams. This feels like a training camp body signing that may not survive final cuts, and the 49ers probably could have found similar production for league minimum or through their practice squad pipeline.

Performance Analysis

William Bradley-King's D- grade in San Francisco captures a developmental edge rusher providing depth on one of the NFL's deepest defensive lines. Bradley-King has shown some effort and versatility but hasn't generated the consistent production needed for a larger role. His D- reflects a player on the fringe of a loaded roster. San Francisco's defensive line depth means even capable players struggle to earn snaps. His pass-rush technique needs development to compete for more playing time. He's a depth piece on a team that has elite depth.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk practice squad depth move that adds a familiar face to San Francisco's pass rush rotation. Multiple outlets covered the signing, framing it alongside a broader defensive roster cleanup ahead of the Jaguars game. The strongest signal here is Bradley-King's prior preseason appearances with the Niners, suggesting familiarity with the system. Fans largely see this as inconsequential roster maintenance rather than a meaningful upgrade. Bradley-King will compete for a game-day elevation spot but faces a crowded depth chart.