Seattle Seahawks sign Drake Thomas
Drake Thomas
UNK · Seattle Seahawks
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Sentiment Analysis
Drake Thomas's signing with the Seattle Seahawks adds a UNK to the roster. At $4.0M per year on a $8.0M deal, the price point has raised some eyebrows around the league. The move has drawn skepticism, with a number of analysts questioning whether the Seattle Seahawks are getting fair value here. The UNK position group gets a new face, and fans will be watching to see how Drake fits into the scheme. As the season picture comes into focus, the verdict on this move will ultimately come down to how Drake produces on the field.
Contract Value Index (CVI)
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Seattle Seahawks — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Drake's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL UNKs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $4.0M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the UNK market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — depth piece production at below-market money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Drake is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $8.0M deal ($3.0M guaranteed, 38%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Contract Details
- Length
- 2 years
- Total Value
- $8.0M
- AAV
- $4.0M
- Guaranteed
- $3.0M
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