
P · Houston Texans
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'1"
Weight
215 lbs
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
0 yrs
Grade Jack Stonehouse
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On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
Guaranteed
$75K
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Spotrac flags Jack Stonehouse's contract as a market-rate deal; FanVerdicts grades it C+ Contract Value Index because the production-to-pay ratio shakes out accordingly. At $1.038M AAV over three years, Stonehouse's deal sits squarely in the undrafted free agent spectrum—modest guaranteed money, low recurring cap hit, and the structure of a lottery ticket rather than a roster lock. As a rookie punter in his first professional season, Stonehouse brings legitimate All-ACC credentials from Syracuse and has already generated five media reports tracking his signing and training camp progress, positioning him as a serious competition candidate rather than a pure camp body. The punter position remains deep league-wide, and Houston's recent roster moves—including veteran signings at multiple positions and cuts to clear space—suggest the Texans view Stonehouse as depth acquisition in a training camp audition rather than a solution to an urgent need. The C+ CVI reflects appropriate market pricing for an unproven UDFA with college pedigree; there's no overcommitment, but also no guarantee he'll reach the active roster or justify three years of contract commitment. Given his rookie stage and the media narrative positioning him as a legitimate competition bet without major impact expectations, Stonehouse represents the kind of low-risk depth investment that defines efficient offseason roster building for a team fresh off a 12-win season.
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 grades for Ps 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.
Houston adds a punter prospect in typical UFA depth move with upside potential. Multiple outlets covered Stonehouse's All-ACC credentials, suggesting genuine competition for the starting job. His Syracuse pedigree and undrafted status signal the Texans see developmental opportunity here. Fans debate whether he can realistically challenge the incumbent or merely provide camp competition. Stonehouse likely starts on practice squad but could crack the roster if leg talent translates.
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