Branson Combs

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		10	9	—	—
2025		10	9	0.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Jacksonville Jaguars absolutely stole Branson Combs at $0.9M per year, earning an A+ CVI that reflects exceptional value for a rotational linebacker. While Combs profiles as a rotational player rather than an every-down starter, locking up quality depth at under $1M annually is precisely the type of shrewd roster building that separates well-run organizations from the pack. The two-year, $1.8M total structure carries virtually zero risk — even if Combs flames out completely, the Jaguars can move on without any meaningful dead money implications. What makes this deal particularly savvy is how it addresses Jacksonville's linebacker depth without breaking the bank, allowing them to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while still securing a contributor who can step up when called upon. This is textbook value hunting in free agency, the kind of under-the-radar signing that often pays bigger dividends than splashy marquee additions.

Performance Analysis

Branson Combs earns a D for the Jaguars at linebacker, a young defender who has been limited to a special teams role in Jacksonville. Combs has not earned defensive snaps, and his contributions have been confined to kick coverage and punt return units. His instincts and processing speed on defense are still developing, and the Jaguars have not seen enough to trust him in meaningful situations. Jacksonville is building their defense with youth, and Combs is on the fringes of that development plan. He needs to make an impact on special teams to justify his roster spot while he continues to grow as a defender.