Daylan Carnell

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Net of age, position, and term, Daylan Carnell's deal earns a C+ Contract Value Index. At $1.03M AAV across three years, this is a modest financial commitment typical of undrafted free agent depth signings—the kind of low-risk, low-reward contract that allows teams to evaluate prospects without meaningful cap exposure. Carnell arrives as a rookie competing in training camp for a practice squad or depth role, which aligns squarely with the C+ verdict: he's being paid like a fringe roster candidate, and the organization is treating him accordingly. The Steelers' recent linebacker activity, headlined by the Jamin Davis signing, positions Carnell as a secondary option in a crowded linebacker evaluation class, suggesting the organization sees positional flexibility (his safety background) as a potential asset rather than a primary strength. With the regular season still months away, there's no production history to evaluate, so the CVI grade reflects pure contract architecture—three years is reasonable term protection for a prospect, but the dollar value signals cautious organizational confidence rather than conviction. The C+ stands because the Steelers are getting exactly what they paid for: a low-cost depth piece in a standard UDFA evaluation window.

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 Daylan's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisPre-Debut

Daylan Carnell has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.

Fan Sentiment

Steelers cut a UDFA safety before camp, a routine roster housekeeping move. Media coverage shows this was a depth camp body signing, not a prospect. Carnell's release before training camp suggests he didn't impress scouts sufficiently. Fans view this as standard preseason pruning with minimal impact either way. Pittsburgh will address safety depth through veteran signings or later draft evaluations.