Wanya Morris

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Net of age, position, and term, Wanya Morris's deal earns a C+ Contract Value Index. At $1.34M AAV on a four-year rookie scale contract, Morris is operating well within the affordable tier for depth offensive linemen, and the CVI reflects fair value for a third-year player occupying a reserve role. His 2025 season production (12 games) coupled with a D- performance grade indicates he has not developed into a reliable starter or consistent contributor—a realistic ceiling for a third-round 2023 draft pick who has failed to make a measurable impact on the edge. The contract itself carries minimal risk given its low annual cost and rookie deal structure, meaning Kansas City can move on without significant dead cap consequences if Morris's development stalls or if the organization pivots its roster construction. However, the combination of modest salary, uninspiring on-field performance, and complete absence of positive media momentum—as reflected in his D+ sentiment grade—suggests Morris has settled into a journeyman reserve category where he functions as emergency depth rather than a building block. His trajectory at this stage appears capped; the CVI grade acknowledges that the Chiefs are paying market rate for a rotational player, but it also reflects the reality that Morris has done little to justify elevation beyond that role heading into the 2026 season.

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 Wanya's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Per-game impact for Wanya Morris pencils out to a D- performance grade. The third-year offensive tackle has failed to establish himself as a reliable contributor for Kansas City, landing squarely in the below-average tier for his position after appearing in 12 games during the 2025 season. Morris entered the league as a third-round pick in 2023 with developmental potential, but three seasons into his tenure with the Chiefs, he has not progressed into a productive starter or even a dependable reserve—a trajectory that aligns with his complete absence from positive media coverage. At age 25 with a rookie-scale contract, he occupies the difficult middle ground of roster filler: present enough to dress but not skilled enough to command snaps or attention. The Chiefs' recent moves—adding defensive backs and releasing secondary pieces—suggest the organization is addressing other roster priorities, leaving Morris in a purely rotational capacity where his value is primarily emergency depth rather than competition for meaningful reps. His invisibility in the NFL conversation reflects not controversy or drama, but rather a journeyman reserve who has plateaued in development and now faces an uncertain path forward with Kansas City exploring trade options.

How Wanya Compares at the Position

Wanya Morris ranks 130th of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Wanya between Braeden Daniels (D) just ahead and Luke Tenuta (D-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Falcons add young offensive tackle depth for minimal cost in late-round swap. Media consensus frames this as a low-risk, low-cost acquisition of developmental talent. Morris offers upside potential as a former draft pick still in his prime years. Fans view it as a reasonable depth move rather than impactful roster upgrade. Atlanta gets a young OT on cheap contract; Kansas City clears cap space efficiently.