San Francisco 49ers sign TE Hayden Rucci

The 49ers added Hayden Rucci to their practice squad as a depth piece at tight end, a low-risk move typical of offseason roster building. Rucci is a local prospect with limited NFL experience, representing a camp body/developmental signing rather than a meaningful contributor to San Francisco's immediate competitive window. This is a minor transaction with minimal impact—the kind of depth move every NFL team makes during the offseason to fill out practice squads and evaluate late-round talent.

Based on media coverage and fan discussion

The Contract Value Index rates this as a solid deal with a CVI ratio of 2.08. Hayden projects at average production (60/100) for the TE position. The salary is well below the TE market rate (28/100), contributing to the value profile. At 95/100 on the age-prime scale, Hayden is in or near his prime years.

Based on contract structure and market comparables