Jack Conley

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among guard contracts at this AAV tier, Jack Conley earns a C+ Contract Value Index. At $885K annually, he's occupying the lower end of the depth-chart price spectrum—exactly where a 24-year-old rookie-season prospect should sit—but his D+ performance grade and minimal on-field production create an asymmetry between what the Browns are paying and what he's delivered so far. The guard market demands proven performance or draft pedigree to justify even modest investments, and Conley arrives as neither: he's a reserve/futures signee competing for snaps on a 5-12 team with concurrent injuries at tackle and guard positions. His CVI reflects what this actually is—a low-cost, low-risk depth bet that the organization can shed without consequence if preseason performances don't materialize—rather than any endorsement of long-term value. The sentiment downgrade to D- over the past month aligns with the broader narrative: Cleveland's offseason has been a string of patch-and-plug signings, and even as Conley's addition softened initial criticism (given the injury emergency at the line), the gap between "we needed someone" and "this someone solves the problem" continues to widen. His relevance in 2026 hinges entirely on standout preseason performances; absent those, he remains a fungible roster-fill piece in a fanbase's anxious wait-and-see on the offensive line's stability heading into September.

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 Jack's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jack Conley is a rookie guard for the Cleveland Browns, an undrafted or late-round prospect still finding his footing at the NFL level after appearing in just three career games to date. At 24 years old, he represents the kind of developmental interior lineman that teams quietly invest in during the early stages of a rebuild or roster overhaul, but his on-field résumé remains extraordinarily thin by any professional standard. Three games played is, frankly, a fragile foundation — well short of the 16-game threshold that would even qualify him as a developing contributor, let alone an established presence along Cleveland's offensive front. His overall performance to this point earns a D+ grade, reflecting the challenges of a player still acclimating to the speed, complexity, and physicality of NFL competition at the guard position. For a unit where consistency, communication, and road-grading dependability define value, Conley has yet to demonstrate the durability or sustained availability that coaches need when building a reliable rotation. The Browns will likely monitor his progress closely through practice reps and spot appearances, evaluating whether his physical tools can translate into meaningful snaps as the season progresses. If Conley can stay healthy, absorb Cleveland's scheme, and carve out a role in the rotation over the next year, he has the age and upside to rewrite this early narrative — but the work ahead is substantial.

How Jack Compares at the Position

Jack Conley ranks 88th of 172 graded gs by performance. That slots Jack between Caleb Rogers (D+) just ahead and Nash Jones (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Depth signing to address immediate offensive line injuries at guard. Multiple reports confirm Browns acted quickly post-season to bolster roster depth. Conley's signing directly tied to Wyatt Teller injury, suggesting necessity over opportunity. Fans view this as pragmatic injury management rather than roster improvement. Browns will likely evaluate Conley's viability as camp body or bridge starter.