
#46 FB · Denver Broncos
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
29
College
South Carolina
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
5 yrs
Grade Adam Prentice
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On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| Season | Team | GP | Att | Yds | TD | YPC | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | — | 44 | 0 | 4.4 | D+ D+ |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | — | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | D+ D+ |
| 2023 | ![]() | 13 | — | 12 | 0 | 6.0 | D- D- |
| 2022 | ![]() | 11 | — | 9 | 0 | 2.3 | D- D- |
| 2021 | ![]() | 7 | — | 5 | 0 | 1.7 | D- D- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$588K
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Spotrac flags Adam Prentice's contract as a market-rate deal; FanVerdicts grades it C+ Contract Value Index because the production-to-pay ratio shakes out accordingly. At $1.4M AAV on a one-year deal, Prentice lands squarely in the middling tier for a reserve fullback—a role defined by low-volume opportunities rather than star-level impact. His 2025 season output of 53 receiving yards and 11 tackles across 17 games reflects the specialized, limited-snap positioning that the contract acknowledges; he's being paid modestly for exactly what he does, not for upside or market inflation. As a 29-year-old five-year veteran, Prentice is in the stability phase of his career, and Denver's one-year commitment aligns with that reality—no overpayment for age, no long-term anchor, just a straightforward retention of a depth piece who understands his niche. The Broncos' recent moves under Sean Payton emphasize run-heavy construction and complete offensive identity, and media coverage has consistently framed Prentice's re-signing as a detail-oriented fit rather than a star-tier acquisition, validating the modest salary as appropriate compensation for grunt-work execution in a defined system. The C+ Contract Value Index reflects fair-market pricing for a reserve blocker in limited opportunities—not a steal, not an overpayment, but a rational one-year depth decision.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Adam's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance grades for FBs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.
Solid depth addition for Sean Payton's offensive scheme, nothing more. Multiple outlets praised Prentice as underrated and worth retaining for continuity. One career-long 18-yard rush shows limited explosive upside for a fullback. Fans view this as a sensible, low-risk retention of a role player. Expect Prentice to serve as a reliable lead-blocker in committed run schemes.
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