Amari Kight

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Amari Kight's contract works out to a C+ Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $922,500 AAV across two years, this is effectively a low-cost depth investment for Seattle, but the underlying performance reality is grimmer than the contract floor suggests—a D- performance grade in his 2025 season (4 games) reveals a player still finding his footing at the professional level despite the championship-run narrative. The modest salary reflects his true market positioning: a rookie-scale tackle operating as rotational depth rather than a starter, which is appropriate for an offensive lineman with limited exposure and durability questions. Kight's age (25) and one season of NFL experience should theoretically support long-term upside, yet the media consensus frames him as a depth piece with recurring injury concerns—a mismatch that prevents the CVI from climbing despite his fairy-tale Super Bowl story providing some narrative insulation. The Seahawks' recent signing of Bobby Hart at tackle reinforces that Seattle views Kight as backup insurance rather than a cornerstone, a front-office signal that aligns with the C+ grade's message: affordable but uninspiring contract value with durability risk limiting his ceiling. Unless Kight demonstrates sustained health and competence in an expanded role next season, this deal remains a reclamation project rather than a foundation piece.

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 Amari's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Tape review and box-score baselines converge on a D- performance grade for Amari Kight. The 25-year-old offensive tackle is operating as a below-average contributor in only his rookie season, having appeared in just four games during 2025 before recurring injury issues derailed his availability. His durability profile is the defining weakness here—multiple injured reserve placements and a notably absence from Super Bowl LX despite Seattle's championship run expose serious health concerns that limit his practical value as a dependable starter. Currently slotted as rotational depth at his $0.9M salary, Kight remains a practice squad-to-roster story whose fairy-tale arc (contributing to a Super Bowl winner in year one) has insulated him from harsher criticism in the media narrative, even as the Seahawks' recent signing of veteran OT Bobby Hart signals they view him as insurance rather than a franchise cornerstone. His modest film grade and sparse availability underscore the gap between the compelling storyline and the actual on-field performance—a young lineman with limited playing time, injury red flags, and little evidence he can sustain a featured role as he moves into 2026. The Seahawks' willingness to cycle through depth signings at the position further confirms his standing as organizational depth, not a building block.

How Amari Compares at the Position

Amari Kight ranks 130th of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Amari between Braeden Daniels (D) just ahead and Luke Tenuta (D-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Amari Kight sits in solid starter territory with a B-grade sentiment, riding the wave of an incredible Cinderella story that saw him contribute to Seattle's Super Bowl championship in his first NFL season. The former Alabama lineman has captured media attention not for elite play, but for the compelling narrative of a practice squad call-up who helped deliver a title to the Pacific Northwest. However, his frequent injured reserve placements and absence from Super Bowl LX despite the team's championship run have tempered expectations about his durability and immediate impact. Beat writers frame Kight as a depth piece rather than a cornerstone at his modest $0.9M salary, with the Seahawks clearly viewing him as rotational insurance rather than a franchise building block. The fairy-tale championship storyline provides meaningful protection against injury concerns, but his B-grade reflects the reality that Seattle sees him as a solid contributor rather than a featured starter. Moving forward, Kight's perception hinges on proving he can stay healthy and carve out a consistent role beyond his championship moment.