Clarence Lewis

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	Games	INT	PD	Tackles	FF
Career		76	1	11	167	3

Updated Jul 6, 2026

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		17	—	—	—	—	D- D- Bottom 12%
2024		17	—	—	—	—	D D Bottom 20%
2023		17	—	—	—	—	F F Bottom 5%
2022		13	—	—	—	—	F F Bottom 5%
2021		7	—	—	—	—	F F Bottom 5%
2020		5	—	—	—	—	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Net of age, position, and term, Clarence Lewis's deal earns a C+ Contract Value Index. At $795K annually on what appears to be a practice squad agreement, Lewis is being compensated at the floor of NFL roster construction—which is exactly where his 2025 season stats (43 tackles, 17 games) and C- performance grade suggest he belongs. For a 29-year-old cornerback in his sixth season, this is organizational filler compensation, the kind of deal Miami cycles through repeatedly as shown by their recent string of depth signings across multiple positions. The sentiment and media framing align perfectly here: Lewis is standard practice squad churn, a developmental prospect who barely registered on the fanbase's radar and has already faded from headlines, which tracks with replacement-level production. Given the Dolphins' current 7-10 record and their evident focus on cycling young cornerback depth rather than building around established contributors, Lewis figures to remain a depth piece competing for reps rather than a building block—a situation where his modest compensation actually matches his modest organizational value. The CVI reflects a fair market alignment for what he is: a veteran depth option on an expendable contract, neither a bargain nor an overpay, simply roster-churning economics in a preseason league still 91 days from kickoff.

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 Clarence's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Clarence Lewis is a six-year veteran cornerback for the Miami Dolphins who has established himself as a durable, reliable presence in the secondary through 76 career games—a solid foundation that speaks to his ability to stay healthy and available in a position where consistency is paramount. The 29-year-old has logged 167 career tackles, demonstrating his willingness to contribute in run support and his overall engagement in coverage assignments, though his performance metrics suggest he's operating as a complementary rather than elite-level corner. Lewis's value to the Dolphins lies primarily in his durability and locker-room stability; in a league where corner injuries frequently create depth crises, his track record of appearing in games without prolonged absence is genuinely useful. His C-minus grade reflects a player who performs his responsibilities adequately but lacks the coverage explosiveness or ball production that distinguishes Pro Bowl-caliber corners, positioning him squarely in the solid backup-to-rotation starter category. Going forward, Miami will likely continue to deploy Lewis in a depth role or as a matchup-based contributor, with the understanding that his real value emerges when injury strikes the primary corners ahead of him on the depth chart.

How Clarence Compares at the Position

Clarence Lewis ranks 150th of 271 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Clarence between Jabbar Muhammad (C-) just ahead and James Pierre (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Releasing a rookie cornerback signals the Dolphins found better options elsewhere. Multiple headlines confirm Lewis cycled through practice squad before departing Miami. The quick Birmingham Stallions signing indicates he's a camp body, not a prospect. Fans barely noticed this move, typical for depth chart shuffles in January. Miami will address cornerback depth through free agency or the draft instead.