Noah Fant

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		110	334	3,593	18
2025		15	34	288	3
2024		14	48	500	1
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The B- Contract Value Index on Noah Fant's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $4.375M AAV over two years, Fant carries a modest salary footprint for a tight end with proven NFL production — his 2025 season delivered 288 receiving yards across 15 games, marking him as a solid starter capable of consistent contributions rather than a high-ceiling talent. The performance grade of B reflects that level of competence: he's a reliable pass-catching option in the middle of the field, not an elite playmaker, and his contract reflects that tier accurately. At 28 years old with seven seasons of professional experience behind him, Fant is in the stable, low-risk portion of his career arc — the kind of veteran depth piece that doesn't demand future salary escalation or create unexpected cap burdens. Media and fan sentiment align on the substance of this move: it addresses a clear positional need for New Orleans without overpaying, and his versatility in two-tight end packages makes him immediately deployable. The two-year structure provides flexibility without locking the Saints into an aging tight end beyond a reasonable commitment window. This is textbook smart roster construction — not flashy, but the kind of contract that survives cap cycles and delivers genuine value.

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 Noah's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Noah Fant enters his seventh NFL season as a known commodity — a former first-round pick who has carved out a reliable role as a receiving threat at tight end. Earning a B grade overall, Fant sits comfortably in the middle tier of NFL tight ends, offering more upside than his current season suggests. His body of work across 110 career games reflects a player who has consistently contributed when healthy and featured in an offense. This season, Fant's 19.2 receiving yards per game stands above the NFL average of 10.67, a legitimate bright spot that shows his usage and target share remain meaningful in New Orleans. His 0.20 receiving touchdowns per game also edges past the league average of 0.13, signaling red-zone involvement. The concern lies in his yards-per-reception at 8.47, trailing the NFL average of 9.19 — suggesting he's being deployed more as a short-to-intermediate option rather than a vertical separator like his Denver prime. His season grades have trended downward — a B- in 2023 slipping to consecutive C grades in 2024 and 2025 — which raises legitimate questions about whether his ceiling has quietly lowered. At 28, Fant still has two or three productive seasons ahead if paired with a quarterback who can unlock his athleticism down the seam. Watch for whether the Saints expand his route tree, because the raw tools that made him a first-rounder haven't vanished — they just need the right system to resurface.

How Noah Compares at the Position

Noah Fant ranks 33rd of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Noah between Dawson Knox (B) just ahead and Tyler Higbee (B) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Saints add reliable pass-catching tight end to upgrade offensive weapons. Five headlines emphasize veteran experience and receiving ability as key acquisitions. Fant's proven production indicates meaningful starter-level upgrade over previous options. Fans debate whether move sufficiently addresses Saints' offensive depth concerns. New Orleans gains solid contributor who should produce immediate impact this season.