Aidan Keanaaina
DL · Detroit Lions
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
320 lbs
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
0 yrs
C+
C+
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PerformanceN/A
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The Verdict on Aidan, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
Guaranteed
$268K
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Guaranteed %9%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
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Above-replacement production at the DL salary tier earns Aidan Keanaaina a C+ Contract Value Index. The contract itself—$1.04M AAV over three years—represents a significant financial commitment for an undrafted rookie prospect, a bet that Detroit is banking will yield developmental upside rather than immediate starter-caliber contributions. Keanaaina enters his rookie season facing legitimate questions about durability and competitive readiness, constraints that typically compress contract value for prospects at his career stage, and the Lions' recent defensive acquisitions (Derrick Moore and other veteran signings) only tighten the runway for him to prove roster-worthiness during training camp. The CVI grade reflects a middle-of-the-road valuation: the dollars allocated signal genuine organizational confidence, but the prospect profile and injury concerns temper expectations, creating a risk-reward dynamic that favors neither side decisively. Media sentiment remains cautiously skeptical—analysts broadly frame this as a high-risk gamble on raw upside rather than a foundational investment—and Keanaaina will need to translate strong preseason performance into regular-season snaps to justify the financial backing. Over a three-year arc, he has runway to mature into the player the Lions envisioned, but year one is essentially a prove-it window with substantial competitive pressure baked in.
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 Aidan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Aidan Keanaaina has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.
Fan Sentiment
C+
Mixed
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Lions bet on Cal DT upside with a notable UDFA investment that signals genuine interest. Multiple headlines highlight the $300K guaranteed deal, suggesting media sees this as unconventional spending. Keanaaina's size and pedigree justify the guaranteed money, but UDFA track record remains uncertain. Fans view this as a calculated gamble on developmental potential rather than immediate impact. He'll compete for depth roles with clear pressure to justify the investment quickly.
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Aidan Keanaaina is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at DL for the Detroit Lions. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Aidan Keanaaina, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment C+.
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