Laquon Treadwell

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		81	111	1,242	5
2025		10	—	—	—
2024		2	—	—	—
2023		5

Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	TD	YPR	Grade
2025		10	—	—	—	—	C- C- Below average
2023		5	1	16	0	16.0	F F Bottom 5%
2022		6	6	42	0	7.0	F F Bottom 5%
2021		12	33	434	1	13.2	F F Bottom 5%
2020		5	6	49	2	8.2	D D Bottom 20%
2019		13	9	184	1	20.4	F F Bottom 5%
2018		15	35	302	1	8.6	F F Bottom 5%
2017		16	20	200	0	10.0	F F Bottom 5%
2016		9	1	15	0	15.0	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Colts secured a reasonable depth piece at a bargain-basement price, making this a fair deal that earns a C CVI. Treadwell's rotational player production aligns well with his modest $1.5M AAV, as Indianapolis isn't expecting him to be more than a fourth or fifth receiver who can contribute on special teams and provide veteran depth. At 29, the former first-round pick has settled into his role as a reliable role player rather than the star he was drafted to be, but his experience and size still hold value in the right system. The one-year structure with minimal guaranteed money ($400K) gives the Colts maximum flexibility while limiting downside risk if Treadwell doesn't fit their offensive scheme. This represents smart roster building by Indianapolis — paying appropriate money for rotational talent without overcommitting to a player whose ceiling is well-established at this stage of his career.

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 Laquon's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Snap share and per-play impact line up to a C- performance grade for Laquon Treadwell. At 30 years old and in his eleventh NFL season, Treadwell remains a replacement-level depth receiver whose contributions fall well below what would be expected of a first-round pick from 2016. His 2025 season production—8 tackles across 10 games—underscores the reality that his primary value to Indianapolis comes from special teams work rather than offensive impact, a harsh reckoning for a player once projected to anchor a receiving corps. The tackle count reflects his limited role in the passing game and his reliance on non-skill-position duties to maintain roster relevance, a career trajectory that has essentially flatlined since his draft class. Media coverage frames this re-signing as organizational pragmatism: Treadwell represents low-risk depth and proven special teams reliability, exactly the kind of complementary veteran any rebuilding roster needs to fill final roster spots. His C+ sentiment grade reflects appropriate skepticism from Colts fans and analysts alike—acknowledgment of his utility without any illusion about his offensive ceiling or impact on winning football. At this stage, Treadwell's role is clear: a squad-depth receiver competing for playing time while providing value in coverage and on the return game, not a meaningful contributor to Indianapolis's passing attack.

How Laquon Compares at the Position

Laquon Treadwell ranks 171st of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Laquon between Jalin Hyatt (C-) just ahead and Chris Blair (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Beat coverage and fan boards are running roughly even on Laquon Treadwell, landing him at a C+ sentiment grade. The narrative around his re-signing frames him as organizational depth insurance rather than a meaningful offensive contributor—media outlets consistently emphasize his special teams value and low-risk veteran retention, while treating his receiving role as secondary to his coverage utility. That framing aligns cleanly with his C- performance grade, which reflects the gap between draft pedigree (23rd overall in 2016) and actual on-field impact; a decade into his career, Treadwell has become a cautionary tale about unfulfilled potential rather than a productive playmaker. Recent headlines underscore the skepticism, with outlets noting his status as a "first-round flop" and framing his 11-year stay in the league as surprising longevity rather than sustained excellence—the tone suggests resignation more than confidence. The Colts' recent offseason push (signing multiple offensive linemen and a developmental QB while cutting defensive depth) hasn't meaningfully shifted Treadwell's narrative; he remains positioned as roster filler in a room where expectations center elsewhere. The bottom line: Treadwell's C+ grade reflects a fan base and media ecosystem that views him as exactly what he is—a replacement-level receiver who'll compete for the final depth chart spot, with no legitimate argument for offensive impact.