Chris Godwin Jr.

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		120	612	7,626	41
2025		9	33	360	2
2024		7	50	576	5
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the WR salary tier earns Chris Godwin Jr. a C Contract Value Index. At $22M AAV over three years, Godwin's deal sits squarely in the mid-tier receiver market—a valuation that assumes consistent WR1-caliber output, yet his 2025 season (360 receiving yards across 9 games) tells a more modest story of a player still climbing back from serious injury. The Contract Value Index reflects this tension: his B+ performance grade suggests he's capable of justifying the price tag, but the limited production last year means he hasn't earned the premium pricing of elite receivers. At 30 years old and nine seasons into his career, Godwin is an established veteran with proven pedigree, but he's also at an inflection point where his next 12 months will determine whether this contract becomes a bargain or a millstone. The offseason narrative—amplified by media framing around his return to full health, expanded role following another receiver's departure, and stepped-up locker-room leadership—tilts optimistic, and the Buccaneers' defensive and depth signings suggest organizational confidence in anchoring the passing game around him. That said, a three-year commitment to a 30-year-old coming off limited production is inherently risky; the CVI grade reflects a fair but not favorable valuation, pending whether he can translate opportunity into elite-tier volume this 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 Chris's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Chris Godwin Jr. is a nine-year NFL veteran and established receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who remains a reliable mid-tier target in their offense. The 30-year-old has built a solid career arc across 120 games, demonstrating durability and consistency despite recent production dips. He currently grades out as a B+ talent, though his 2025 season trend (C grade) reflects a noticeable step back from his B+ performance in 2024. This season, Godwin's receiving yards per game sit at 40.0, meaningfully above the NFL average of 18.39, which underscores his continued usage in Tampa Bay's passing scheme. However, his yards per reception (10.9) lag slightly below the league average of 12.13, suggesting he's accumulating volume without consistently gaining explosive yardage after the catch. On the positive side, his touchdown rate of 0.22 per game exceeds the NFL average of 0.18, indicating he remains a redzone threat despite overall efficiency concerns this season. Looking ahead, Godwin faces a critical juncture in his career trajectory. At 30 with mounting wear from nine seasons, his path forward depends on whether 2025 represents a temporary decline or the beginning of a steeper regression. The gap between his volume metrics and efficiency statistics suggests he may need increased target volume to maintain fantasy and real-world value going forward. Monitoring his snap count and role definition entering 2026 will be essential to assessing whether he remains a plug-and-play starter or transitions toward a deeper reserve role.

How Chris Compares at the Position

Chris Godwin Jr. ranks 34th of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Chris between Malik Nabers (B+) just ahead and Marvin Harrison Jr. (B+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Chris Godwin Jr. enters the 2026 season as a proven veteran receiver with nearly a decade of NFL experience and over 7,600 career receiving yards, positioning him as a reliable mid-tier starter in the league. Recent headlines reflect optimism about his potential elevation to the Buccaneers' WR1 role, particularly following Mike Evans' departure, which has generated constructive media coverage of his camp performance and receiving ability. The narrative around Godwin has shifted from complementary receiver to potential lead option, a role that aligns with his $22M annual contract and career production. However, the absence of Pro Bowl selections or All-Pro honors throughout his career tempers expectations; he remains a solid, durable starter rather than an elite tier talent. Fan and media perception appears cautiously optimistic, viewing him as a capable primary target in Tampa Bay's 2026 offense, though not as a franchise-defining receiver.