Alontae Taylor

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		64	4	52	293
2025		17	2	11	83
2024		17	0	16	89
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Titans landed a solid value play by securing Alontae Taylor at $19.3M AAV, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart spending on an ascending defensive back. Taylor's above-average starter production justifies this contract tier, as Tennessee identified a cornerback whose coverage skills and versatility warrant this level of investment without breaking the bank. At 26, Taylor enters his prime years with room for further development, making the three-year structure particularly savvy timing for both player and franchise. The $42M guaranteed portion shows meaningful commitment while avoiding the budget-crippling guarantees that have burned teams on cornerback deals, giving Tennessee reasonable escape routes if performance plateaus. This represents exactly the type of calculated roster building the Titans needed — paying market rate for proven production rather than chasing elite talent at premium prices, positioning them to allocate resources elsewhere while solidifying a key defensive position.

Performance Analysis

Alontae Taylor grades as an above-average starter among NFL cornerbacks — an above-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 4.88 (well above the NFL average of 3.00), ranking as well above average for the position. Interceptions, at 0.12 compared to an NFL average of 0.13, is where he falls short relative to the position. His production dropped from a A+ in 2024 to a B in 2025.

Fan Sentiment

Tennessee lands a hometown cornerback on a significant three-year, $60M deal — a clear statement signing. Multiple headlines signal strong media approval, with Kellen Moore personally hyping Taylor's impact. The $60M contract signals Taylor is viewed as a legitimate CB1-caliber starter in this defense. Titans fans love the local angle — a Tennessee native returning home adds genuine emotional momentum. If Taylor plays to this contract, Tennessee's secondary becomes a legitimate strength in 2025.