Geno Vandemark

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Indianapolis Colts got a C+ Contract Value Index out of the Geno Vandemark signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $1.04M AAV on a three-year deal, VanDemark's contract reflects exactly what the market pays for an undrafted free agent competing for depth snaps at center—a low-risk, low-commitment gamble with minimal long-term cap burden. The Colts are explicitly treating this as a roster-push move during the preseason evaluation period, one of several recent signings designed to create competition across the offensive line and backfield; the arrival of Josh Kreutz at center and other depth additions underscores that VanDemark enters Indianapolis well down the pecking order. His rookie season status means the organization is betting on developmental upside rather than immediate starter production, but the contract structure—short-term and front-loaded minimally—protects the team if he doesn't survive camp cuts or settle into a practice squad role. The sentiment around the signing remains decidedly tepid; media and fans view this as organizational due diligence rather than a meaningful upgrade for a team clinging to an 8-9 playoff spot, with expectations centered on whether he can simply make it past training camp rather than contribute to Week One. Given the low financial commitment and the transparent depth-lottery nature of the deal, the CVI grade reflects fair value for an undrafted camp body—neither a bargain nor an overpay, just a typical organizational chess move in a rebuild-adjacent offseason.

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 Geno's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

Performance grades for Cs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.

Fan Sentiment

Indianapolis Colts fans and writers have settled into a D+ sentiment grade on Geno Vandemark. The narrative around the center is decidedly cautious—media framing treats this undrafted free agent signing as organizational due diligence rather than a meaningful step forward, with outlets emphasizing the "can he make it" question rather than celebrating an acquisition or touting his potential. VanDemark arrives in Indianapolis during a critical offseason for a team sitting at 8-9 and clinging to the final AFC playoff spot, yet the conversation around him reflects low expectations; fans view this move as a fifth-string depth lottery ticket, the kind of camp body every franchise cycles through rather than a cornerstone piece or even a rotational contributor. The Colts' flurry of recent signings—adding Josh Kreutz at center, Easton Stick at quarterback, and Anderson Castle at running back—underscores that VanDemark is far down the pecking order in Indianapolis' rebuild-adjacent strategy, a roster chess move overshadowed by higher-profile additions. The sentiment here is fundamentally tepid: there's no meaningful enthusiasm, no belief in a breakout moment, just organizational hope that he survives training camp and proves competitive enough to stick on the depth chart long enough to justify the signing.