
#21 S · Miami Dolphins
Height
6'1"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
29
College
California
Draft
2020, Rd 3, #68
Experience
6 yrs
S Rank
#104 / 197
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 84 | 9 | 19 | 240 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 15 | 1 | 4 | 65 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 15 | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.5M
Guaranteed
$1.2M
AAV
$2.5M/yr
The Dolphins secured a reasonable depth piece at a manageable price, landing Ashtyn Davis on a C+ CVI deal that represents fair market value for his production level. At $2.5M AAV, Miami is paying rotational player money for exactly that — a rotational player who can contribute in sub-packages and special teams without breaking the bank. The one-year structure with $1.2M guaranteed shows smart risk management, giving the Dolphins flexibility to evaluate whether Davis can develop into a more consistent contributor or simply serve as reliable depth behind their established safety rotation. Davis enters his prime years where defensive backs often take meaningful steps forward, making this a low-downside bet on potential upside at a position where Miami needed bodies. While he's not going to transform their secondary, the contract allows the Dolphins to shore up depth without committing significant long-term resources, leaving room to pursue higher-impact moves elsewhere.
Ashtyn Davis earns a D for the Dolphins at safety, a player who has bounced between teams without ever establishing himself as a dependable starter. Davis has the athleticism to play the position — his range and closing speed are legitimate — but his instincts and processing have let him down at the NFL level. Miami needs their safeties to play a disciplined brand of football, and Davis has been too prone to mental errors. He is a capable fill-in when injuries hit, but he is not someone you want starting for extended stretches. The Dolphins have better options, and Davis is a depth piece at best.
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| 8 |
| 37 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 14 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 13 | 2 | 3 | 62 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 10 | 0 | 1 | 36 |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
C-
2023
(20% weight)