Miles Kitselman
TE · Detroit Lions
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'5"
Weight
255 lbs
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
0 yrs
C+
D
N/A
PerformanceN/A
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The Verdict on Miles, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
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Miles Kitselman's Contract Value Index lands at C+, putting the deal in a defined slice of comparable signings. At $1.03M AAV over three years, this is a minimal commitment—the kind of depth-chart flyer that carries negligible cap risk and no guaranteed-money burden for Detroit, appropriate for an undrafted tight end in his rookie season competing for roster real estate rather than playing time. The Lions' recent flurry of signings across defense and special teams (six additions across a single day in May alone) reinforces the front office's positioning of Kitselman as fringe-squad depth in typical post-draft roster building, not a priority developmental piece or immediate contributor. Media narratives consistently frame him as a camp body, and fan sentiment mirrors that pragmatic indifference—acknowledgment without optimism or concern. With three years of runway, the deal itself carries no cap trap or long-term dead-money risk; the real evaluation will happen in training camp as Kitselman competes for a practice-squad or reserve role rather than starting snaps. The C+ grade reflects what this contract actually is: a low-risk, low-reward depth add that costs Detroit almost nothing and commits the organization to almost nothing in return.
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 Miles's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Miles Kitselman has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.
Fan Sentiment
D
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Lions add a developmental tight end with limited NFL track record. Kitselman represents a low-risk, camp-body style acquisition for depth evaluation. His practice squad pedigree suggests Detroit sees raw potential worth developing. Fans view this as a minor roster move unlikely to impact playoff positioning. Expect Kitselman competing for roster depth behind established Lions tight end options.
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Miles Kitselman is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at TE for the Detroit Lions. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Miles Kitselman, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment D.
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