Jared Wiley

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		12	2	11	—
2025		5	1	4	0
2024		7	1	7	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Kansas City got a D+ Contract Value Index out of the Jared Wiley signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $1.18M AAV on a four-year rookie scale deal, Wiley is absorbing salary commensurate with a fringe depth piece, which aligns perfectly with what he's delivered: across the 2025 season, he appeared in five games with four receiving yards and one tackle—production so minimal it barely registers in a professional offense. The tight end market demands proven receiving ability and red-zone consistency, and Wiley has shown neither; even as a second-year player with low expectations, his complete lack of offensive impact puts him squarely in the replacement-level tier. At 25 with two seasons under his belt, Wiley remains theoretically within his developmental window, but the Chiefs' front office behavior tells the real story—they're actively scouting tight end depth elsewhere rather than banking on internal growth, a clear signal that organizational confidence in his upside is near zero. The media narrative heading into 2026 is unsparing: he's positioned as a roster bubble candidate whose tenure is far from secure unless he delivers a dramatic preseason leap, and with Kansas City already shopping for depth upgrades, the CVI grade reflects a deal that makes financial sense only because the team isn't overpaying for a player who has yet to prove he belongs in the league.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Jared's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jared Wiley is a second-year tight end still carving out a defined role in Kansas City's loaded offensive system. At just 25, he remains a developmental piece rather than a reliable contributor, earning a D- grade through 12 career games. His profile reads more as a depth option than a featured weapon at this stage of his young career. The production numbers are difficult to overlook — Wiley's 4.0 yards per reception is a steep drop from the NFL average of 10.1, and his 0.8 receiving yards per game trails the league norm of 35.0 significantly. He has not registered a reception in either tracked season, leaving his career completion rate and passer rating each at zero. The biggest concern is not just volume but impact — he has yet to demonstrate the playmaking ability that justifies a roster spot on a Super Bowl contender. Wiley has graded out at an F in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting stagnation rather than development through his first two seasons. For a player with his physical tools, that plateau is concerning, though young tight ends often require three or more years to develop fully at the NFL level. If he cannot show improved route running and contested-catch ability in 2026, his path to a meaningful role in Kansas City grows considerably narrower.

How Jared Compares at the Position

Jared Wiley ranks 145th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Jared between David Martin-robinson (D) just ahead and Tip Reiman (D-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Jared Wiley's media narrative heading into 2026 reads like a roster bubble obituary, with his F-grade sentiment reflecting two seasons of virtual invisibility in Kansas City's offense. Despite sitting behind an aging Travis Kelce, Wiley has managed just two career catches for 11 yards, prompting analysts to openly question whether he possesses the skill set to contribute meaningfully at the NFL level. The Chiefs' front office appears to share these concerns, actively scouting tight end depth at events like the Senior Bowl rather than banking on internal development from their 2023 draft pick. Media coverage has shifted from cautious optimism about his developmental trajectory to frank skepticism about his roster security, with beat writers noting that opportunity without production equals expendability in Andy Reid's system. Unless Wiley demonstrates a dramatic leap in preseason performance, the prevailing sentiment positions him as a prime candidate for roster cuts, with his F-grade sentiment capturing the industry-wide consensus that Kansas City is already looking elsewhere for reliable tight end depth behind their future Hall of Famer.