Keivie Rose

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among DT contracts at this AAV tier, Keivie Rose earns a B- Contract Value Index. At $885K annually, this is a reserve/future deal that carries minimal salary commitment and zero guaranteed money risk — the kind of depth-chart flyer that any front office can justify without second-guessing cap allocation. Rose's 2025 season production (3 tackles, 1 sack across 3 games) confirms he's operating as a replacement-level contributor, which is exactly what Jacksonville is paying for at this price point; a B- grade reflects that the contract matches the player's current market value and developmental stage rather than overpaying for unproven depth. At 25 years old in his rookie season, Rose faces the classic backup tackle's challenge: prove he belongs on the 53-man roster or cycle through practice squads. The media narrative and sentiment context are aligned here — this isn't a player acquisition meant to move the needle on Jacksonville's defense, but rather organizational housekeeping, the kind of low-risk developmental add that fills roster spots without cap consequence. With the Jaguars actively rotating depth across the line (recent signings like Quinton Bohanna signal an ongoing evaluation at the position), Rose's window to establish himself is narrow, and the B- grade appropriately reflects a contract that carries no upside surprise potential — it's a floor-price floor bet on a prospect still fighting for relevance.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Keivie Rose's tape and counting stats together earn a C performance grade. Through three games in the 2025 season, Rose has logged 3 tackles and 1 sack—minimal production that slots him squarely in replacement-level territory as a rookie depth piece. His sack came as his lone bright spot on tape, a flash of pass-rush ability that suggests some technical foundation, but the overall tackle count reveals a player who hasn't consistently found his way into the action. Limited snaps and limited impact characterize his role so far; this is not a starter audition or a meaningful contributor to Jacksonville's defensive line rotation. As a reserve/future contract signing in the offseason, Rose enters the critical evaluation window of training camp and the preseason facing a steep uphill climb just to crack the 53-man roster, let alone earn consistent defensive snaps when the regular season arrives with Jacksonville positioned as an AFC contender.

How Keivie Compares at the Position

Keivie Rose ranks 87th of 216 graded defensive tackles by performance. That slots Keivie between Sebastian Valdez (C+) just ahead and Mike Hall Jr. (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Keivie Rose's arrival in Jacksonville has been met with near-total indifference from media and fans alike, and the D sentiment grade reflects exactly that collective shrug. The reserve/future contract framing has defined the entire narrative around this signing — coverage has treated it as standard organizational housekeeping, the kind of depth addition that fills out a preseason roster without prompting a single meaningful debate about Jacksonville's defensive line outlook. That narrative aligns squarely with his on-field production, where a D+ performance grade and replacement-level status through the 2025 season — 3 tackles and 1 sack across 3 games — paints the picture of a player fighting for his roster life rather than contributing meaningfully to a defense. The Jaguars' recent roster activity, including the trade acquisition of Ruke Orhorhoro and a series of cuts and depth signings, signals a front office actively reshaping its roster at multiple positions, which only further marginalizes Rose in the broader conversation. With Jacksonville sitting at 13-4 and holding the AFC's third seed, fans are focused on how the roster's meaningful pieces perform when the regular season arrives — a fringe defensive tackle on a reserve deal simply isn't part of that discussion. The trending-down sentiment is no surprise: Rose enters the offseason as a long shot to crack the 53-man roster, and until he demonstrates something substantial in camp, the narrative surrounding him won't move the needle in any direction.