Jalen Hurd
#13 WR · New England Patriots
Height
6'5"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
30
College
Baylor
Draft
2019, Rd 3, #67
Experience
4 yrs
C+
F
Insufficient Games
PerformanceN/A
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The Verdict on Jalen, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$5.6M
Guaranteed
$3.8M
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Guaranteed %68%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
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The Patriots secured a solid depth piece at receiver with Jalen Hurd's four-year, $5.6M deal, earning a respectable C+ CVI that represents fair market value for an unproven commodity. At $1.4M annually, this contract slots appropriately for a developmental wideout who hasn't established consistent NFL production, though the $3.8M guaranteed shows New England's genuine belief in his upside potential. The financial commitment suggests they view Hurd as more than just camp fodder — likely projecting him as a contributor in their receiver rotation given his physical tools and relatively modest price tag. The guaranteed money provides some downside protection while keeping the Patriots flexible if Hurd doesn't develop as hoped, making this a low-risk flyer with legitimate reward potential. This deal reflects smart roster building: investing in talent without breaking the bank, giving Hurd time to prove himself while maintaining salary cap flexibility for bigger moves elsewhere on the roster.
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 Jalen's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Jalen Hurd has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.
Current Sentiment
F
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Jalen Hurd's NFL journey has been a tumultuous one, marked by unfulfilled potential and a series of setbacks. After joining the Patriots in an effort to revive his career, the 30-year-old wide receiver has recently announced his retirement, leaving many fans and media outlets disappointed with the premature end to his professional aspirations. While Hurd showed flashes of talent during his limited playing time, his inability to stay healthy and consistently produce has dampened the overall sentiment surrounding his NFL experience.
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Jalen Hurd is a player in his 4th NFL season listed at WR for the New England Patriots. 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 Jalen Hurd, 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 C+, Sentiment F.
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