Blake Whiteheart
#86 TE · Cleveland Browns
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'4"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
26
College
Wake Forest
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
3 yrs
TE Rank
#156 / 164
D+
C+
F
N/A
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The Verdict on Blake, in One Read
On the field, Blake Whiteheart grades out as a poor TE for Cleveland Browns (F Performance). That places him 156th of 164 graded tight ends. Against that production, his deal reads as a slight overpay on the Contract Value Index (D+) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 28 | 8 | 55 | 1 |
| 2025 | | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | | 11 | 6 | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 |  | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.0M
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Cleveland Browns — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Blake's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL TEs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the TE market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — depth piece output at minimum-level money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Blake is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.0M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Blake's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance Analysis
F
#156 of 164 TEs
FCA+
Blake Whiteheart pulls an F for the Browns at tight end, a young player who has not made any discernible impact on Cleveland's offense. Whiteheart has been buried behind more experienced options and has not done anything in limited action to suggest he deserves more playing time. His blocking has been subpar, and his receiving contributions are essentially zero. The Browns tight end room has needed help, but Whiteheart has not been the answer. He is a developmental player who may not develop fast enough to stick on an NFL roster long-term.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Yards/Reception2.00
Well BelowNFL Avg: 9.19 · Elite: 15.9
Rec Yds/Game0.24
Below AvgNFL Avg: 10.7 · Elite: 44.2
Durability
How Blake Compares at the Position
Blake Whiteheart ranks 156th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Blake between McCallan Castles (F) just ahead and Carter Runyon (F) just behind.
Graded higher
McCallan CastlesGreen Bay PackersFSean McKeonIndianapolis ColtsFFeleipe FranksAtlanta FalconsFBlake WhiteheartF
Graded lower
Carter RunyonLas Vegas RaidersFan Sentiment
C+
Mixed
NegativeNeutralPositive
Browns bring back a depth tight end on a low-commitment roster spot competition. Multiple outlets frame this as a third-season reunion for depth purposes, nothing flashy. Recent fumble against Miami signals durability concerns despite another opportunity. Fans view this as typical swing-roster depth management heading into the Sanders era. Whiteheart competes for snaps but remains a fringe roster contributor going forward.
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About this player
Blake Whiteheart is a player in his 3rd NFL season listed at TE for the Cleveland Browns. 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 Blake Whiteheart, 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 D+, Performance F, Sentiment C+.
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