Mark Andrews

Career StatsA-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		121	484	5,952	56
2025		17	48	422	5
2024		17	55	673	11
2023		10

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The B+ Contract Value Index on Mark Andrews' deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $13.1M annually over three years, Andrews occupies the upper-middle tier of tight end compensation—a fair price for a franchise cornerstone without the elite-pass-catcher premium. His 2025 season production of 422 receiving yards across 17 games reflects the steady, reliable output that justifies his A- performance grade, though the volume stops short of the 1,000-yard, All-Pro territory that commands peak-market salaries at the position. As an established 30-year-old eight-year veteran, Andrews has moved past the development phase and into the role of consistent producer, and the Ravens' front office clearly views him as their primary target, not a complementary weapon—the recent additions of complementary tight end depth and defensive reinforcement underscore their commitment to building around his established presence. Media narratives heading into 2026 position him as a breakout candidate poised for expanded opportunity following tight end room departures, suggesting the organization expects his target share to rise meaningfully. The three-year structure provides reasonable flexibility without creating dead-cap albatross risk, and at this price point, Andrews delivers the value equation the Ravens need from a high-trust veteran in his prime earning years.

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 Mark's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Mark Andrews is an elite-tier tight end and one of Baltimore's most trusted offensive weapons, entering his eighth season with a reputation built on consistent production. Drafted in the third round in 2018, he has become the gold standard at his position in Lamar Jackson's offense. His career A- grade reflects sustained excellence that few tight ends in the league can match. This season, Andrews is producing 24.8 receiving yards per game, well above the NFL average of 10.67, and scoring at a rate of 0.29 touchdowns per game against a league average of 0.13. His yards-per-reception sits at 8.79, slightly below the NFL average of 9.19, suggesting some downfield efficiency has dipped. That efficiency concern is real, but his red-zone presence and scoring frequency remain legitimate differentiators. Andrews has graded out at A- in both 2023 and 2024, but his current 2025 grade has slipped to a C+, signaling a meaningful dip that warrants attention. Whether that reflects injury-related limitations, scheme adjustments, or natural regression at age 30 will define his near-term outlook. If he can restore his yards-per-reception closer to elite range — the benchmark sits at 15.89 — a bounce-back to A-tier production is realistic. His track record suggests betting against him is a mistake.

How Mark Compares at the Position

Mark Andrews ranks 6th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Mark between Trey Mcbride (A) just ahead and Tucker Kraft (A-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Mark Andrews draws a B sentiment grade as the Baltimore Ravens narrative reflects his on-field role as a dependable veteran poised for expanded opportunity rather than elite stardom. The media framing centers on Andrews as the franchise's all-time leading pass catcher entering 2026 with a "breakout candidate" designation following departures in the tight end room—outlets are emphasizing his readiness to handle increased target share and the organization's clear commitment to him as their primary weapon at the position. His A- performance grade underscores that he's delivering consistent, high-level production; the sentiment sits slightly below his on-field output because perception reflects his tier as a "solid starter" lacking All-Pro or Pro Bowl recognition rather than positioning him among the league's elite tight ends. The Ravens' recent signings focus on defensive reinforcement (Calais Campbell, K'Von Wallace, Zion Young) and backup quarterback depth (Skylar Thompson), with the complementary tight end pickup (Matthew Hibner) being framed as a supporting move that actually strengthens Andrews' role—not a threat to it. The narrative heading into the preseason is decidedly optimistic: Andrews is a high-trust veteran entering what could be a career-defining statistical season, though the underlying sentiment reflects genuine confidence in his production rather than the kind of transcendent buzz typically reserved for the position's elite names.