Kody Huisman

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Earning a C+ Contract Value Index, Kody Huisman's 3-year pact reflects how Buffalo valued the position market for a rookie-season depth add at defensive tackle. At $1.03M AAV, this is a modest investment consistent with what NFL teams routinely commit to undrafted free agents who carry FBS pedigree—the contract carries minimal guaranteed money implications and poses no cap burden worth monitoring. Huisman arrived as part of Buffalo's 12-player undrafted class in May, a routine organizational practice following the draft where teams cast wide nets for practice squad candidates and depth lottery tickets; the CVI grade acknowledges the realistic salary-to-upside ratio for that tier of prospect. His path to relevance runs exclusively through training camp performance, and the media and fan consensus—reflected in the C- sentiment grade—treats this as unremarkable roster maintenance rather than a prospect expected to contribute immediately. Buffalo's recent transaction activity shows the organization in steady evaluation mode, releasing depth pieces and adding low-cost fliers across multiple positions, which positions Huisman as one piece of that broader filtering process. The three-year structure carries minimal risk given the low AAV; the real question is whether he can translate his Virginia Tech background into camp performance that justifies a jump to the active roster, a bar the Bills will assess objectively without inflated expectations.

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 Kody's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisPre-Debut

Kody Huisman has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.

Fan Sentiment

Kody Huisman carries a C- sentiment grade right now, with the conversation around his undrafted status and modest depth-piece role shaping the narrative. Media outlets have framed him as a routine late-stage add—Virginia Tech defensive lineman signed as part of Buffalo's 12-player undrafted class, the kind of practice squad lottery ticket every team takes in May without much fanfare. Fans view this as forgettable roster maintenance rather than a move worth monitoring, which aligns with the realistic assessment that he's unlikely to crack the active roster anytime soon. The Bills' recent flurry of roster transactions—including releases and signings across linebacker, tight end, and defensive end—positions Huisman as part of a broader organizational evaluation process ahead of training camp, but nothing in that activity suggests elevated expectations around him specifically. The baseline read is clear: this is a low-profile, low-investment transaction in which the organization gets a look at a prospect with FBS pedigree, fans acknowledge the move without excitement, and everyone agrees his path to relevance runs exclusively through a strong camp performance.