Amon-ra St. Brown

Career StatsA

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		83	547	6,252	44
2025		17	117	1,401	11
2024		17	115	1,263	12
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Amon-Ra St. Brown's contract earns a B+ Contract Value Index, with the AAV sitting where the comparable-tier deals tend to settle. At $30M annually over four years, the deal reflects his legitimate standing as a franchise-caliber receiver—a status reinforced by his 2025 season output of 1,401 receiving yards across 17 games, production that validates both the investment and the media consensus positioning him among the NFL's most dependable pass-catchers. The salary aligns with the current WR1 market, where elite receivers at his age and performance level command premium annual values, and the four-year structure provides Detroit with cost certainty without excessive dead-cap risk. At 26 years old and in his fifth NFL season, St. Brown sits squarely in his prime earning window—a 4th-round prospect from 2021 who has systematically silenced early doubts and built a track record of consistent, high-volume production that justifies top-tier compensation. The overwhelming positive media framing, coupled with his demonstrated enthusiasm for the Lions' offensive identity and internal buy-in from the organization, suggests this deal carries minimal reputational or performance risk heading into 2026. The Lions' recent receiver room additions signal confidence in supporting St. Brown's role as the centerpiece of their passing game, a structural endorsement that reinforces the soundness of the contract itself.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Amon-ra's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Among wide receivers on the Detroit Lions, Amon-Ra St. Brown's output grades to a A performance level. The 2025 season saw him accumulate 1,401 receiving yards across all 17 games, establishing him as a workhorse in the Lions' pass-heavy scheme and reinforcing his standing as a franchise-caliber talent capable of elite volume production. His consistency—the hallmark of his career since entering the league in 2021 as a fourth-round pick—remains his defining strength; over five seasons, he has compiled over 6,200 career receiving yards, a trajectory that silences any narrative about fourth-round vulnerability and validates Detroit's investment in him. The tackle count of 5 across 17 games reflects the reality of his role as a perimeter receiver rather than a run-game contributor, a minor weakness if any, though scarcely concerning given the breadth of his offensive responsibilities. At 26 and in his fifth season, St. Brown has matured into a cornerstone asset whose $30M AAV contract reflects genuine market value; the media consensus heading into 2026 frames him as a gold-standard receiver in both reliability and competitive drive, with scouts using him as the benchmark for evaluating positional talent. The Lions' recent signings—Kyre Duplessis and Cedrick Wilson among them—suggest a front office intent on surrounding him with complementary skill-position depth, a strategic move that should only amplify his opportunities in an offense built to maximize his strengths.

How Amon-ra Compares at the Position

Amon-ra St. Brown ranks 2nd of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Amon-ra between Ja'marr Chase (A+) just ahead and A.j. Brown (A) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Amon-Ra St. Brown has earned elite status in the eyes of both media and fans, with his $30M AAV contract reflecting his position as one of the premier wide receivers in the NFL. The narrative surrounding St. Brown heading into 2026 is overwhelmingly positive, with scouts and analysts routinely using him as the gold standard when evaluating incoming draft prospects at the position. His relentless work ethic and competitive drive have become signature talking points in offseason coverage, reinforcing his reputation as a franchise-caliber talent who continues to elevate his game. With over 6,200 career receiving yards across five seasons, St. Brown has silenced any early-career doubters and established himself as a cornerstone of Detroit's offensive identity. The media consistently frames him as a legitimate top-tier receiver whose enthusiasm for international games and strong organizational relationships have only strengthened his brand, creating a rare scenario where a highly-paid star faces virtually no scrutiny or controversy heading into the season.